Educational Alliance Art School located at the Lower East Side in Manhattan is a Downtown Community Art Center for people from all over New York City.
Thank you to all who attended the opening of An Open Canvas, the 2026 Community Exhibition. The event brought over 140 art school students and MCC members together for a spectacular showcase of the incredible skills, creativity, and multitude of perspectives of our artists. The exhibition is on view in the Jewish Communal Fund and Ernest Rubenstein Galleries at MCC until April 24th.
New classes are starting soon, and there’s still space in our one-day and short-term workshops. Our single-day or 5-week classes are flexible, fun, and hands-on. Spread the love this Valentine’s Day! Our classes also make wonderful gifts for yourself or loved ones 💘
Upcoming Workshops:
▫️Pottery Wheel Try Night
📅 Tuesday, February 3 (1 night)
▫️Screen Printing
📅 Tuesdays, starting February 10
▫️Pottery: Make Your Own Mug
📅 Friday, February 13 (1 night)
▫️Block Printing
📅 Sundays, starting February 15
▫️Collage
📅 Sundays, starting February 15
View all classes + register via the 🔗 in bio.
Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel but didn’t know where to start? This is your sign!
🌀 Pottery Wheel Try-Night
Get a little muddy, have a lot of fun, and make something with your own two hands. No experience needed—just curiosity and clothes you don’t mind getting messy 😉
📍197 East Broadway, M Level
📅 2/3/26 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Spots are limited—book now at the link in our bio under Workshops!
12/05/2025
Yesterday, we kicked off this year's Winter Holiday Market, welcoming over 100 community members who enjoyed holiday activities, food, and shopping for coats and cold-weather clothing at ReLoved Boutique.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our donation drives, especially Viking Global for their gift card donations and NYU Langone Health for hosting a coat drive to help MCC families stay warm this winter. Your support truly makes a difference! A big shoutout to the MCC staff for bringing joy to our community this season ☃️ 🫶
02/01/2025
Save the date for our annual Valentine’s Day Ceramics Sale taking place in the MCC lobby! Show your love with a one-of-a-kind vase, bowl, mug, or sculpture, or choose a special piece for yourself this Valentine's Day. All proceeds support funding for our EA Art School scholarships!
01/23/2025
Get ready for our annual Valentine’s Day Ceramics Sale! Show your love with a one-of-a-kind vase, bowl, mug, or sculpture, or choose a special piece for yourself this Valentine's Day. All proceeds support funding for our EA Art School scholarships!
11/27/2023
EA Art School is permanently moving its social content to Instagram. Follow on Instagram to get the latest updates and art news from Educational Alliance Art School!
05/15/2023
Learn the basic applications and techniques of watercolor this spring!
Register now for our 5-week watercolor workshop and develop your style and abilities through individualized instruction!
Visit the link in bio to sign up!
04/03/2023
Express your creativity this Spring through acrylic and oil painting. Learn about color mixing, tonal and value control, textural exploration, and overall composition. While painting in any style, students create from perception and imagination to discover their unique personal vision. Classes are perfect for beginners or advanced painters.
Learn more and register at mannycantor.org/art.
03/24/2023
Educational Alliance Art School is moving its social content to Instagram! Follow on Insta to get the latest content, registration, and class updates!
09/15/2022
Last chance to register for fall term at ! Classes begin Monday, September 19th! We offer classes for beginners, youth and teens, and advanced artists. Only a few spots remain in our fall term. Join us, get your hands dirty, and get creative at mannycantor.org/art!
Check out some of our offerings below:
🔹Wheelthrowing - Mondays @ 10 am
🔹Youth Pottery - Tues./Thurs. @ 4 pm
🔹Handbuilding - Saturdays @ 10:30 am
🔹Intro to Oil Painting 1 & 2 - Saturdays @ 10:30 am
🔹Intro to Drawing - Saturdays @ 1:30 pm
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 6pm |