Fine Art Programs in Lower Manhattan, NYC

New York Studio School:
Located on West 8th Street in Lower Manhattan, between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue, The New York Studio School offers a range of art programs to adults and students, including a Masters in Fine Art (MFA) and Certificate Program in Fine Art which mirrors the Masters Degree.

Location and Facilities:

Directions to the New York Studio School

By subway or PATH

The School is a short walk from the following subway lines:
- 6 train to Astor Place: Walk west 3 blocks along 8th Street
- N/R/Q trains to 8th Street: Exit to Broadway & 8th Street, then walk west 2 blocks
- A/B/C/D/E/F trains to West 4th Street: Exit at the 8th Street end of the platform and walk east on 8th towards Fifth Avenue
- 1 train to Christopher Street/Sheridan Square: Walk east on Christopher Street to 6th Ave, then to 8th Street and continue east
- PATH train from New Jersey: Exit at 9th Street stop, walk south 1 block to 8th Street then east towards Fifth Avenue.

By train or bus
Two major railroad stations (Penn Station and Grand Central) and one major bus terminal (Port Authority) serve NYC. Train and bus services include Amtrak, Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road, Greyhound, Trailways and New Jersey Transit. All three terminals provide easy access to public transportation and the subway routes above. Taxi services from any of these locations is also available.

By Car
Take the Saw Mill River Parkway to the Henry Hudson Parkway south (downtown) and continue to the West Side Highway (West Street); exit left at 14th Street. Continue east on 14th Street to 7th Avenue and turn right (downtown), continue south on 7th Ave and turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which turns into 8th Street.

From points north of New York City via I-95:
Take I-95 to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Follow the FDR Drive south (downtown). Exit at 23rd Street. Continue west on 23rd Street to 7th Avenue and turn left (downtown), turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which turns into 8th Street.

From New Jersey and points west of New York City:
From the George Washington Bridge, take the Henry Hudson Parkway south (downtown) and continue to the West Side Highway (West Street); exit left at 14th Street. Continue east on 14th Street to 7th Avenue and turn right (downtown) continue south on 7th Ave and turn left (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which turns into 8th Street.

From Long Island and points east of New York City:
Take the Long Island Expressway (I-95) west to the Midtown Tunnel. From the tunnel follow signs to 34th Street and the FDR Drive. Take the Drive south to 15th Street exit and continue south to 14th Street. Continue west on 14th Street to 7th Avenue turn left (downtown) and another left turn (east) onto Greenwich Avenue, which turns into 8th Street.

Parking
Parking is available at on-street meters on 8th Street and at these nearby garages: GMC Parking Washington Square (next door to the School)); The Brevoort Parking Corporation, 20 E.9th Street; The Brevoort Garage, 21 E.12th Street; East 12th Street Garage Corporation, 17 E.12th Street.