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Art College in Tribeca, NYC. Offers a Masters Degree, Certificate of Fine Art, Summer Undergraduate Residency & Continuing Education Art Classes.
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Faculty with works in major galleries, worldwide. For over thirty years, the New York Academy of Art has been the place where talented emerging artists develop a personal vision by building upon the enduring traditions of figurative painting, drawing and sculpture to create vital contemporary art. Each year the Academy is home to more than one hundred artists pursuing the master of fine arts degree, as well as hundreds of individuals enrolled in our continuing education program. Founded in 1982 by Andy Warhol and other influential artists, collectors and patrons, the Academy is the first and most significant graduate school in the United States to focus on the human body. Its distinguished faculty, visiting critics, lecturers and master class instructors include renowned artists Eric Fischl, Jenny Saville, Will Cotton and Vincent Desiderio and critic Donald Kuspit.

10/05/2026

Our first U.S. stop on our National Portfolio Day Tour: Chicago, IL!

Meet Kaley Weil | Fine Art, Admissions and Recruitment Specialist (MFA 2024), and get your portfolio reviewed in person — for FREE.

📅 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
📍 School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 80 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60603

Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring, you’ll receive:
- Expert feedback to strengthen your portfolio
- Guidance from accredited art + design programs
- Inspiration for your artistic journey

🔗 Register now via our bio link or following this link: https://nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions/3866

Artwork by CC (MFA 2027)

10/02/2026

Here with another round of inspiration to start your morning! Take a look at what’s been inspiring our students as we head into fall 🌟

10/01/2026

Interested in printmaking at the Academy? Come find us as at the MAPC 2026 PRINTELLIGENCE Conference!

Meet our Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment, Kim Power (Kim Power) & Alumni Ambassador Jake Ingram MFA ’15 (Jake Ingram) at the New York Academy of Art in the Vendor, Publisher & Program Fair—get your portfolio reviewed in person and advice about next steps.

📅 Wednesday, October 7 - Saturday October 10, 2026
📍Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring, you’ll receive:
- Expert feedback to strengthen your portfolio
- Guidance from our accredited art program
- Inspiration for your artistic journey
- AND information about our Printmaking department!

🔗 Register now via our bio link or following this link: https://midamericaprintcouncil.org/2026-mapc-conference-registration-2/

09/30/2026

✨ Save the Date ✨

The New York Academy of Art invites you to Take Home a N**e — our annual art auction + party!

📅 Wednesday, December 16
📍 PHILLIPS, 432 Park Avenue, New York

This year, we’re honoring longtime friend of the Academy, Lenny McGurr, known to the world as FUTURA. Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, community, and support for the Academy.

For more information, please contact our Associate Director of Events, Skye Ekern, at 2128425123

Generously supported by Cadogan Tate

09/29/2026

Not sure what to include in your NYAA portfolio? Our admissions team is here to help!

Meet Kim Power (Kim Power), our Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment, MFA. You can schedule a portfolio review with Kim at the link in our bio to get insight on your application and hear more about our program and school ✨

MFA + CFA Early Consideration Applications are open until:

📅 January 22, 2027

Book an appointment and get yours in today!

09/25/2026

Our Summer Undergraduate Residency Program (SURP) Applications are now open!

Designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates, SURP combines technical training, studio development, and direct engagement with the NYC art world throughout an intensive four-week program.

Ready to take the next step? Apply by

📅 February 19, 2027

Still have questions? Schedule a portfolio review, visit our Tribeca campus, or meet with our Admissions team to learn more.

Book an appointment with Admissions at the link in our bio or by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you! ✨

Artwork by Maud Madsen (MFA 2020)

09/24/2026

Our Bas Relief Workshop with Jiannan Wu 吴建楠 was a huge success! Here’s a look at some of the incredible student works created over the weekend.

In just two days, our students learned
🔸the principles of relief compression, drawing, and viewpoint
🔸how to work in low to high compression
🔸how to control the effects of lighting and the fluctuating relationship between solidity and pictorial illusion

Interested in learning more about this technique? Make sure to sign up for our next workshop or enroll in our MFA program to take a semester long course in Bas Relief!

Schedule a portfolio review, visit our Tribeca campus, or meet with our Admissions team to learn more about our post graduate programs at the link in our bio or by emailing [email protected].

09/23/2026

Join celebrated painter and printmaker Carroll Dunham in conversation with renowned art critic Jerry Saltz for a discussion on Dunham’s life, career, and current solo painting exhibition, “Carroll Dunham / Paintings”at matthewbrowngallery

📅 Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30PM
📍 Wilkinson Hall, New York Academy of Art
🎟️ Free with RSVP

We’re so excited to welcome back Carroll Dunham and Jerry Saltz to the Academy as they come together for a captivating ‘in coversation’!

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carroll-dunham-in-conversation-with-jerry-saltz-tickets-2001011942586 or at the link in our bio 🔗

09/21/2026

Kicking off our first stop on our National Portfolio Day Tour live online, from the comfort of your own home!

Meet Kaley Weil (MFA 2024), CFA Admissions Specialist at the New York Academy of Art, and get your portfolio reviewed live online — for FREE.

📅 Saturday, Sept 26, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM EDT
📍Live Online

Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring, you’ll receive:
- Expert feedback to strengthen your portfolio
- Guidance from our accredited art program
- Inspiration for your artistic journey

🔗 Register now via our bio link or following this link: https://nationalportfolioday.heydays.io/conventions/3904/sessions/55782

Artwork by Kaley Weil | Fine Art (MFA 2024)

09/19/2026

The 2026 Chubb Fellows Exhibition is almost coming to a close! On view through September 23 — don’t miss your opportunity to experience the incredible works of Korbyn, Sierra M***a, and Andréa Olivia.

🗓 Open Daily: 10 AM – 6 PM

Come see it before it closes!

Address

111 Franklin Street
New York, NY
10013

Telephone

(212) 966-0300

Website

http://www.nyaa.edu/, https://lnk.bio/manage

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