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New York Studio School

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The New York Studio School was founded in 1964 as an intensive studio arts program with an emphasis on perception; artists learning from artists; and drawing as the most direct means of describing one’s ideas or experiences.

The School is not for the faint-hearted. It is for the student with a deep involvement in the desire to be an artist, an intensity of temperament and vision, and an integrity of purpose. It is for those who like to work rigorously, think smart and keenly, and those who are prepared to look hard and long in order to see. A true student is always “looking”; a real artist begins to see.
— Graham Nickson, Dean

The School’s two-year MFA, three-year Certificate, and three-year Virtual Certificate are studio-centric full-time programs featuring concentrations in painting or sculpture, with drawing as an integral component of the curriculum. Each semester begins with a two-week Marathon, followed by twelve weeks of coursework, independent studio work, lectures, professional practice seminars, one-on-one faculty guidance, collaborative discussions, and faculty-guided trips to the museums, galleries, and artist studios of New York City and beyond. Led by internationally distinguished artists and dedicated teachers, the School’s experiential pedagogy encourages students to work hard and think searchingly, establishing ethical and philosophical frameworks for their life's work.

Join our dynamic community in-person in New York City or virtually from anywhere in the world to cultivate the skills and methods that will prepare you for a lifetime of art making.

Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2022: January 15, 2022

Generous full and partial scholarships are available.

Please email Recruitment & Public Outreach Officer Erin Hinz with any questions or to schedule a virtual or in-person visit.

New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
8 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011
(212) 673-6466 | [email protected]

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