Two-year arts intensive program at National Academy School
5 East 89th Street, New York, NY
Application due April 20, 2012 for fall 2012 program
Designed to enhance creativity and artistic achievement, this dynamic, two-year intensive art program, offered by New York’s National Academy School, is ideal for artists, students who wish to have a career in the arts, post BFA study, international students, and arts educators. The program serves to enhance evolving technique, clarify artistic direction, and define areas of concentration. Students will develop a professional portfolio, be mentored by an artist, experience the arts scene in New York City, and will culminate their study with a solo exhibition and catalogue.
Curriculum
Working closely with an advisor, students select an area of concentration from painting, sculpture, printmaking or new media. A personalized studio curriculum is developed and includes art theory, critical thinking, and philosophy, in addition to studio-based classes.
Environment
The National Academy School is located in New York City’s Upper East Side neighborhood, across Central Park on Museum Mile. The Academy Museum becomes part of the learning experience and includes free access to inspiring exhibitions, behind the scenes tours with curators, art talks, lectures, and panel discussions. New York City’s vibrant arts community is available for museum and gallery visits, and special invitations to meet artists in their studios. Individual attention ensures an intimate and creative learning environment. Private studio space is available for special projects.
Exhibition
At the conclusion of two years of study each student will be given a solo exhibition in the Academy School’s newly designed gallery. An opening reception and printed catalogue will accompany your exhibition.
Director and Faculty
Lead by Maurizio Pellegrin, Director of the Academy School, the Academy’s faculty is composed of national and international professional artist-teachers. The School’s curriculum reflects this dynamic with educational offerings that are engaging, practical, and relate to the challenges of working as an artist today.
About the National Academy
Throughout its storied history, the National Academy has followed a simple yet powerful mission: to promote the fine arts in America through exhibition and education. Founded in 1825, the National Academy is the only institution of its kind that integrates a museum, art school, and association of artists and architects—the National Academicians.
Academy School
The first session of the School commenced on November 15, 1826, with two academicians and twenty students sketching by candlelight. A proudly progressive institution, it was the first of its kind to accept women students and offer women’s life drawing classes. The school rapidly grew in stature and reputation, attracting students such as Winslow Homer, George Inness, Arshile Gorky, and Willem de Kooning. Today the Academy School continues to offer studio-based study in an intimate, creative environment, supporting the artistic journey of each student.
Application
Applications are accepted in mid-April for the fall semester, and mid-October for the winter semester. Along with a completed application, each student is asked for an artist statement and a representational portfolio. A personal interview will be conducted for each prospective student.
For more information, including application information visit: www.nationalacademy.org/art-school/studio-intensive/ or e-mail [email protected].
