Studio in a School

Studio in a School works exclusively with the visual arts: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpting, and photography. This commitment to programs solely in the visual arts has enabled the organization to develop a unique expertise in the field of arts education. STUDIO hires only professional artists to teach in its programs - programs which are based on partnerships - with teachers, students, administrators, and caregivers. STUDIO believes that training, supporting, and collaborating with those who help shape young people's lives is a key component of making art an indispensable part of education. Both STUDIO and its partnering sites make a commitment to provide the funds, facilities, materials, schedules, and training that enable art-making to become a regular part of the day and an ongoing part of the curriculum. Each year, STUDIO provides services to more than 30,000 children in public schools and a wide range of community settings. Its individually designed art programs fulfill the needs of these communities, whether they be youth-development or early-childhood goals.

Mission: To foster the creative and intellectual development of New York City youth through quality visual arts programs, directed by arts professionals. To collaborate with and develop the ability of those who provide or support arts programming and creative development for youth both in and outside of schools.