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New York Academy of Art:
The New York Academy of Art, in Tribeca, lower west Manhattan is a private, not-for-profit art university offering Master of Fine Arts degree programs with concentrations in drawing, painting and sculpture to U.S. and International students. The New York Academy of Art also offers continuing education opportunities. At the New York Academy of Art, we believe that the world of visual art is built upon the essential cornerstones of figurative drawing, painting, and sculpture. Mastering these disciplines is critical to the development of an artist's personal vision and, ultimately, to the creation of vital contemporary art.

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Post-graduate Fellowships:

Photo of Study Fine Arts in New York CityEach year, the Academy selects three outstanding graduating students to serve as postgraduate fellows. The fellowships include studio accommodations, annual stipend, exhibition opportunities, tutorial support and opportunities for teaching assistantships. The fellowships are awarded through a competitive application and selection process.

Exhibitions:

The Academy maintains an active exhibitions schedule. Annual presentations include the MFA Diploma and Postgraduate Fellow exhibitions, and the Summer Exhibition featuring works by Academy students and Alumni. Periodically, the Academy hosts traveling exhibitions of works by artists from around the globe, including the US, Latin America, South Asia and Europe. Student work is regularly on display in dedicated spaces throughout the building.

International Residencies:
The Academy sponsors several International Residencies awarded on the basis of merit and suitability. These residencies expose students to the global art world, build relationships, and often afford the opportunity to exhibit work abroad.

Student Accommodation:
New York City is composed of five boroughs – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Manhattan is the borough most associated with “the city.” Most affordable housing can be found in the other four boroughs as well as New Jersey (Jersey City or Hoboken). Each of the boroughs have their own, unique neighborhoods and lifestyles to offer.

Graduate Degree & Continuing Education Art Programs:


Master of Fine Arts degree concentrations:

- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture

Continuing Education programs:
- Drawing & Painting Studio
- Absolute Beginners Drawing & Painting
- Painting in Oils
- Friday Atelier
- Landscapes & Seascapes
- Portrait Sculpture
- Academic Figure and Portrait Painting
- Figure Drawing 101
- Intermediate Drawing and Painting
- Still Life Painting& more....

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TVI Actors Studio, Manhattan
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Established more than 25 years ago, TVI Actors Studio is a prestigious acting school in New York City that provides a range of acting classes, acting workshops and year-round / summer acting programs for aspiring and professional actors from throughout the U.S. and worldwide. We teach adults, teenagers and children from the age of 7. The TVI Actors Studio is conveniently located in the Actors Equity Building in the center of the NYC Film and Theatre District in Times Square, Manhattan.

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Ashcan Studio of Art, New York City
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Ashcan Art Studio is a creative space for future professional artists, designers, illustrators, sculptors and those applying for art schools. With two locations in New York City (in Manhattan and Queens), Ashcan specializes in college portfolio preparation. Our main objective is to assist you, whether you are a high school student or a transfer student, gain entrance into the university art program or the private art school of your choice. We offer individualized classes for students to develop their visual arts portfolio to the highest standards.

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Purchase College, SUNY
Courses / Programs
The School of the Arts at Purchase College, SUNY, located in Westchester County, 20 miles north of Manhattan, New York City, is a public Arts School offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Dance, Music, Theatre Arts & Film and Art & Design.

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Courses / Programs
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