Studio in a School
Studio in a School was founded on the belief that all children deserve to reap the widely recognized benefits of a quality visual arts education. Since its founding in 1977, the Studio has been dedicated to the creative and intellectual development of young people through programs directed by professional artists. Its New York City Schools Program delivers in-class instruction across multiple grades and in varied media, primarily for students who otherwise would not have access to a quality visual arts curriculum. It also maintains a robust program of professional development for educators, expanding their expertise while solidifying the important role of arts education within their schools. Meanwhile, its Studio Institute undertakes initiatives to identify and document best practices in arts education, including the integration of the arts with other areas of classroom study and new models for effective teacher training.
Grants in 2017, 2020, and 2023 from the Cultures of Resistance Network supported Studio in a School’s Long Term Partnership program. This program makes a multi-year commitment to public schools that have little or no visual arts education by providing instruction to students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
A 2021 grant from the Cultures of Resistance Network supported Studio in a School’s Art in Our Community project. The program aimed to deepen the cultural responsiveness of Studio in a School’s visual arts curricula by engaging students in the artistic life of their community. Units of study in varied arts media focused on the history of local artists and their engagement in cultural movements, and connected students to the artists, artworks, and cultural resources in their neighborhoods.
Website: www.studioinaschool.org
