Open House of the Art Students League

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!

The Art Students League of New York

Learn about  the history of the Art Students League of New York and see our studios and exhibitions.

Learn about the Art Students League's legendary alumni and the building's long history. See where the great American artists, including Norman Rockwell, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock, learned to draw. We'll end our talk and tour with a gallery walkthrough of our current instructors' works, led by Gallery Director Ksenia Nouril, PhD, and Curatorial Assistant Esther Moerdler. About the Art Students LeagueThe Art Students League of New York was founded in 1875 by a group of art students who hoped to escape the Academy by founding a member-run art school designed for and run by independent artists. For nearly 150 years, the Art Students League has been a haven for countless artists, who use the freedom it affords them to explore diverse artistic practices, methodologies, and mediums while developing a mastery of traditional techniques.<a href="https://www.artstudentsleague.org/why" title="https://www.artstudentsleague.org/why" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.artstudentsleague.org</a>

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