Name: Legacy in Every Page: 150 Stories Book Launch
Start: 2025-09-19T16:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-19T18:30:00-04:00
Location: The Art Students League of New York

Legacy in Every Page: 150 Stories Book Launch

On June 2, 1875, a group of art students had the radical idea to create their own art school—one designed for and run byindependent artists.These students broke away from theNational Academy of Design and started the Art Students League of New York—an atelier-style institution whereanyone with an interest in art education can learn traditional fine art technique.Withmore than 100 classes taught in-studio and online, League students make art from day one. League artistslearn by doing, under the guidance of professional artist instructors. Free from a set curriculum and restrictive grading system, League students can focus on making art.There are no applications or prerequisites. Course registration is by the month, and tuition isamong the most affordable in New York City.Visitthe League's websiteand start making art today!

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Toast the launch of 150 Stories at our post-symposium reception, celebrating 150 years of artists at the League!

Following the <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">symposium, In Session: Artist Foundations in the 21st Century</a>, raise a glass with us at a reception marking the debut of 150 Stories: Lives of the Artists at the League.This groundbreaking anthology features 150 artists who have studied or taught at the renowned art school since its founding in 1875, illuminating the broader artistic legacy of those who have passed through its studios. Unlike conventional institutional histories, 150 Stories is an artist-centered collection of essays by nearly 140 contributing scholars, critics, artists, and curators, that focuses on the often-overlooked period of early artistic formation, offering closely observed portraits of artists in development.Embracing both well-known and non-canonical figures from across the spectrum of visual culture, the book brings to light the formative ideas, generative relationships, and creative inflection points that shape an artist’s path. Through original research and firsthand storytelling, contributors illuminate the personal and pedagogical forces that define artistic growth. In doing so, the anthology captures an informal oral history of teaching at the League—charting how methods, philosophies, and studio practices have been passed from artist to artist across generations.Celebrate the launch of 150 Stories! Pick up your pre-ordered copy at the reception, or receive one with a gift of $250 or more. When you donate $250 or more you also join <a href="https://www.artstudentsleague.org/friends" title="https://www.artstudentsleague.org/friends" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Friends of the League</a>, and gain access to exclusive events, special perks, and a deeper connection to our creative community. To pre-order and learn more about 150 Stories, visit <a href="http://artstudentsleague.org/150stories" title="http://artstudentsleague.org/150stories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">artstudentsleague.org/150stories</a>.

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