Art Without Borders New York, NY

03/23/2026

NYC — seeking photographers for outdoor test shoots (mid–late April) 📸

Locations: Battery Park / The High Line / Brooklyn Botanic Garden / Flatiron / SoHo / Rooftop in Midtown West.

Creative direction: easy, fresh energy with a “corporate with a twist” feel — clean structure mixed with bold color moments.Palette: white, baby blue, Barbie pink, royal green.

Styling, hair & makeup will be arranged by me (unless otherwise discussed).Max 3 outfit changes per session.

Open to TFP / creative collaborations with photographers whose work aligns.

Please DM with portfolio + availability.

03/18/2026

✨ Support Our Founder’s Next Chapter in Arts Education! ✨

Art Without Borders, Inc. is proud to support our founder, Iskritsa Ognianova, as she takes the next steps in Performing Arts Education and Management.

Iskritsa is honored to have received a Teaching Assistantship at one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S., and she is now seeking corporate or private sponsorship to cover her first year of graduate tuition and living expenses. This support will allow her to continue her teaching, research, and mentorship, shaping the next generation of artists.

With over a decade of professional experience in the Broadway industry and major cultural institutions, including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall, and the Nederlander Organization, Iskritsa brings unmatched expertise and dedication to the arts.

Since founding Art Without Borders in 2017, she has raised funds to provide complimentary arts education programs for students from low-income families and underserved communities, reaching 1,000+ students globally.

We invite individuals, corporations, and partners who believe in the power of arts education to connect with Iskritsa and help support her next chapter.

📩 DM or email:
[email protected]

https://linktr.ee/ArtWithoutBordersNYC

Thank you for helping us empower the future of performing arts!

02/04/2026

SPRING & SUMMER 2026 PAID INTERNSHIPS

We are seeking motivated and qualified candidates with strong competency in research methods and contact management systems to support work in Marketing, Education, Audience Development, PR & Media Relations, Fundraising, Sales, and Special Events for Arts & Culture / Entertainment–related clientele.

We welcome candidates with prior experience in the Arts & Culture / Entertainment industry, as well as individuals with no formal experience who bring a deep passion for the arts and education, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn.

We prefer U.S.-based candidates, though we are open to discussing EU-based candidates who already possess valid and independent work authorization. There are no age restrictions.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa or work authorization sponsorship for this role.

Commitment Requirements
• Spring 2026 Internship
• Start: February 2026 (pending completion of onboarding and academic paperwork)
• Minimum 3-month commitment
• Summer 2026 Internship
• Start: May or June 2026 (flexible based on availability and program needs)

Weekly Commitment Options (for both terms):
• 20 hours per week (remote), Monday–Friday
OR
• 15 hours remote + 5 hours on-site per week
• Availability to cover at least one Saturday or Sunday per month, depending on AWB events

What We Offer
• Small stipend
• College credit (where applicable)
• The opportunity to gain experience working alongside some of the world’s most accomplished artists and to develop a truly unique, purpose-driven career path

Interns will work directly with AWB Management and Teaching Artists. A confidentiality agreement is required.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and CV to
📧 [email protected]
Subject line: “Spring 2026 Internship” or “Summer 2026 Internship”
No phone calls, please.

Photo © Erin Baiano

01/23/2026

✨ Following the Steps of Don Quijote: Experiential Learning in Spanish & Performing and Visual Arts ✨

We are thrilled to share that Art Without Borders New York is developing a new interdisciplinary educational initiative for undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S.:

This program combines Castilian Spanish language mastery with performing and visual arts, inviting participants to explore Cervantes’ timeless classic Don Quijote through its influence on visual arts, ballet, theater, and film. Students will engage in readings, hands-on workshops, and curated cultural experiences, using language and creativity as tools for expression and intercultural understanding.

💡 Who is it for: Students in Performing & Visual Arts and Modern/Foreign Languages
👥 Cohort size: Maximum of 20 participants
🏫 Hosting Academic Institution: To Be Announced
🌍 Future expansion: Study Abroad in Spain, providing an even more immersive cultural and educational experience

We are also exploring guest lectures and workshops by Spanish artists and educators, further enriching the learning journey.

Stay tuned as we continue to develop this unique cross-cultural program!

🤝 Collaborations & inquiries: DM us or email [email protected]

📸 1. Personal archive
📸 2. Suzanne Farrell and George Balanchine in Don Quixote at New York State Theater, photographed by Orlando Fernandez (Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division)

10/30/2025

✨Empowering the Future of Arts Education — Supporting Our Founder’s Next Chapter in Teaching & Research ✨

Art Without Borders, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to inspire and expand students’ and educators’ imaginations through the arts and cultural experiences. AWB provides opportunities for engagement with the arts on multiple platforms to diverse audiences, both domestically and internationally.

Since its founding in 2017, our founder, Iskritsa Ognianova, has raised funds for AWB educational programs, offering complimentary classes to students from families with low income, single parents, or caregivers facing severe health or living conditions. This transformative work has fueled AWB’s mission to expand access, creativity, and opportunity for students worldwide.

Today, Iskritsa is seeking corporate or private sponsorship to continue her training in Performing Arts Education and Management—a crucial step toward her mission of teaching and research, while continuing to mentor and shape the next generation of artists at universities worldwide. She has a decade-long career in the Broadway industry, with professional experience at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall, and various media outlets. 🎭🎹🩰🎨

If you or an organization you know have the opportunity to offer an Academic Sponsorship (graduate/postgraduate tuition and/or expenses), please contact Iskritsa to learn how you can support this next chapter of her professional journey.

We invite individuals, corporations, and partners who believe in the power of arts education to connect with Iskritsa and learn how they can help shape the next generation of artists.

📩 To connect or learn more, please DM or email Iskritsa at [email protected]

We thank you in advance for sharing this post.

10/21/2025

💫 New Interdisciplinary Program: Foreign Languages through Arts 💫

We Are Hiring!

Art Without Borders NYC is seeking American teachers (based in the U.S. & Spain) who specialize in English + Performing / Visual Arts for our Summer Abroad 2026 program, welcoming Spanish students visiting the U.S. and American students visiting Spain.

We are also looking for Bilingual (English–Spanish) teachers with academic training and experience in the Arts for our annual virtual program, Arts & Foreign Languages.

Disciplines covered:
• Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theater Dance, Flamenco — all levels
• American Drama (Acting & History)
• Musical Theater (Acting & History)
• Art History

📍 Program Locations: New York & Barcelona
🏡 Out-of-state teachers: housing, room & board, and travel provided

Note:
• The Flamenco program takes place only during AWB Study Abroad Summer in Spain.
• All other courses are also offered virtually year-round.
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents authorized to work in the U.S. only (no visa sponsorship).

📩 Apply or collaborate:
[email protected]

🗓️ Interviews for U.S. candidates (Summer Abroad in Spain ‘26) begin in November - December 2025.

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✨ Phase 1: Following the Steps of Don Quijote / Siguiendo los pasos de Don Quijote ✨

🎭 Spanish & Performing + Visual Arts

The first phase invites undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. to explore Cervantes’ classic Don Quijote through readings in Spanish, creative workshops, and curated cultural experiences that connect language and imagination.

Students will develop their skills in Castilian Spanish while discovering how Don Quijote has influenced visual arts, ballet, theater, and film — from Picasso’s interpretations to stage adaptations around the world.

💡 For students in Performing / Visual Arts and Modern / Foreign Languages
🏫 Hosting Institution: TBA
🌍 Study Abroad in Spain: optional add-on experience

Photo © Erin Baiano

10/14/2025

SPRING ‘26 PAID INTERNSHIPS
Seeking qualified candidates (U.S. based only) showing strong competency and proficiency of / for research methods and contact management systems for the purpose of Marketing, Education, Audience Development, PR and Media Relations, Fundraising, Sales and Special Events of Arts and Culture / Entertainment related clientele.
Applicants from academic institutions in the U.S. (including recent graduates) with previous experience in the Arts and Culture / Entertainment industry should be willing to commit to at least 20 hours of remote work per week, Monday through Friday during a minimum of three (3) months.
Small stipend, college credit and practical training offered. The Interns will work directly with AWB Management and Teaching Artists. Confidentiality agreement is required for this job.
To apply, kindly email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] with ‘Spring 2026 Internship’ listed in the subject line | No phone calls please.

Photo © Erin Baiano

#2026

08/19/2025

Congratulations ❤️

04/02/2025

02/27/2024

NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
(New York City-Miami-Madrid)

SUMMER 2024
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Please select your prefered classes for in-person and virtual training:

🩰Classical Ballet: in studio and virtually
💃Theater / Jazz / TAP Dance: in studio and virtually
🎹American Musical Theater Performance: in studio and virtually
🎭American Drama Performance: in studio and virtually
🎤Voice and Speech: in studio and virtually
✨Broadway Stars: conference with guest-artists from the Broadway Industry - in studio and virtually
📚Musical Theater History: in studio and virtually
👘Theatrical Costume Design: learn the history and enjoy Ballet and Broadway costumes during a Backstage tour - in person
🇪🇸Foreign Languages through Arts: study aborad in Spain, Summer ‘24 - in person
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Subscribe for updates - Link in BIO. Email: [email protected]

Video © AWB Studio Program in Theater & Jazz Dance

02/06/2024

We LOVE our students. So happy to see their achievements. 
Have you been in one (of more) of our Studio / Virtual classes since 2017? Send your photos before and today. 

Photo © Erin Baiano