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Studio in a School Expands Arts Education Nationwide

We are pleased to share with you a recent article that appeared in the New York Times. It describes the expansion of Studio with the formation of the Studio Institute under the direction of Thomas Cahill and the appointment of Christopher Wisniewski as executive director of the New York City schools programs. Read the article here.

Check out the Bloomberg Arts Internship blog

The Bloomberg Arts Internship places rising seniors from select NYC public schools at various arts and cultural organizations. The program provides interns with a paid six week job experience, rich arts engagement opportunities, improved oral and written communication skills, and a head start on their college applications. Read more about the interns’ experiences on their blog.

Studio Institute students to collaborate with Martin Puryear in the 58th Venice Biennale

The Studio Institute is thrilled to announce that students participating in its programs will collaborate with renowned artist Martin Puryear on his project for the 58th Venice Biennale opening next spring. Mr. Puryear will create new, site-specific pieces for the pavilion, including …

Dr. Vivian Pan Elected Chair of Studio Board

The Board of Directors of the Studio in a School Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivian Pan was unanimously elected to the position of Chair at its October 4, 2018 meeting. Dr. Pan serves as the sixth Chair …

Studio Institute Expands to Memphis
Creative Start – Memphis places local artists in preschool classrooms.

Studio Institute is pleased to announce its recent expansion into Memphis and partnership with Shelby County Schools. Our pilot program, Creative Start – Memphis, places local artists in pre-kindergarten classrooms to collaborate with educators, build classroom art centers, and offer …

Studio Founder Agnes Gund honored as a ‘Philanthropy Innovator’ by the Wall Street Journal

We are thrilled that Studio in a School’s inspiring founder, Agnes Gund, was featured as a ‘Philanthropy Innovator’ in the Wall Street Journal Magazine. Read the story online now and in print on November 10.