Studio in a School NYC

You can see all the movement and excitement of color mixing in this painting by Pre-K student Maxwell P. Under the guidance of Studio Artist Instructor Sara Wolfe, Maxwell's Pre-K class at PS 111 in Manhattan explored brushstroke techniques and the magic of color mixing—creating their own stunning, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Discover more about our early childhood programs at studioinaschool.org.

"It's art that gives them something to talk about." The MLL Art Lab brings language supports into the art studio for students who are Multilingual Learners and new to English. Enjoy the full video on this dynamic program here: loom.ly/krevSSo. Thank you to our partners and supporters: NYC DOE Office of Arts and Special Projects, New York Community Trust, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs & New York City Council. #ArtEducationMatters #MLLArtLab #ArtMatters #ChildrensEducation #Education

Exciting News! This week, our friends at the American Folk Art Museum are hosting a FREE private tour exclusively for NYC educators! Discover the museum’s incredible exhibitions while connecting with fellow educators and exploring ways to incorporate the Museum’s collection into your classroom curriculum. Enjoy light refreshments, complimentary educational resources, and a 10% discount at the AFAM Shop! To secure your spot for this special event or to learn more about other teacher opportunities at the Museum, reach out to [email protected].

"Remember, no effort we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost." — Helen Keller Today, on International Women's Day, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions and achievements women have made throughout history, shaping the world with resilience, strength, and grace. Let's continue to uplift and empower one another, as every effort toward equality and progress is invaluable. Artwork by Kindergartner Audrey N. from P.S. 103M with Studio NYC Artist Instructor Miguel Tio. #WomensDay #ArtEducationMatters

Ready to honor something or someone meaningful in a creative way? Here's an art lesson created for high school students that anyone can try! Inspired by the incredible work of Nick Cave, including his striking sculptures on view at Jack Shainman Gallery, students will dive into construction techniques to build their own maquettes. This hands-on lesson encourages you to reflect on who or what YOU would like to celebrate through art. Get inspired by Nick Cave’s immersive, thought-provoking pieces and bring your own monument idea to life! Explore this art experience before the exhibit closes on March 29! Full lesson here: loom.ly/Yi2ppIM. Image Credit: Installation view: Nick Cave: Amalgams and Graphts, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York, 2025. Courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery. #ArtInspiration #NickCave #CreateYourMonument #ArtForAll #ArtEducationMatters

When you make art with your friends you get to experience lots of laughs! Studio art classrooms are a hub of joy and creativity, encouraging students to express themselves, share compliments, and deepen their understanding of those around them. Learn more about us at studioinachool.org.

Here comes the sun! This incredibly detailed and vibrant collage is a large-scale mural created collaboratively by 2nd grade students at P.S. 45 in Queens, under the guidance of Studio Artist Instructor Phillip Maysles. What catches your eye in this stunning artwork? Learn more about our art programs at studioinaschool.org.

Do you have a familiar object that you see or use every day? Let’s look at it again in a different way. Draw this object as if you have never seen it before. What does it really look like? Find this full Daily Sketch art prompt and so much more at studioinaschool.org/create! ????

#TBT to 1997! Here 5th graders at PS 119 in the Bronx worked with Studio Artist Instructor Robin Holder on an extraordinary group project! Since 1977, Studio in a School classrooms across NYC have been a magical place for students to explore and create. Today, we’re spotlighting the truly remarkable 1997 project where a class crafted life-sized papier-maché sculptures! What a fun and unforgettable achievement. Discover more about our art programs at studioinaschool.org.

We’re happy to share the official trailer for "Paint Me a Road Out of Here", a powerful documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Catherine Gund! Reposted from Aubin Pictures, Inc.: "PAINT ME A ROAD OUT OF HERE, Catherine Gund’s moving documentary—exec produced by Yara Shahidi, Keri Shahidi, Mickalene Thomas, and Julie Mehretu —explores the movement to end mass incarceration of Black women via the fight to liberate Faith Ringgold’s 1971 painting “For the Women’s House” from Rikers Island and the art of Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter. Event info and tickets on sale: filmforum.org Aubin Pictures, Inc. #FaithRinggold #art4justice #ShutRikers #nycjails #rikersisland"