Studio in a School fosters the creative and intellectual development of New York City youth through high-quality visual arts programs directed by arts professionals. The organization also collaborates with and develops the ability of those who provide or support arts programming and creative development for youth both in and outside of schools.
In 1977, during a financial crisis in New York City, public school arts education budgets were dramatically cut. In response, Agnes Gund, philanthropist and President Emerita of The Museum of Modern Art, founded Studio in a School.
Today, under Ms. Gund's leadership, together with the support of many, Studio in a School's programs continue to thrive, bringing visual arts education taught by professional artists to students in New York City and beyond. Studio in a School fulfils its mission through two divisions: Studio NYC, which offers programs for students from early childhood through high school, professional learning for educators, family engagement, and curriculum resources, in addition to engaging in research about the impact of arts education; and the Studio Institute, which provides professional learning, partnership programs, arts internships, and research grants in local and national forums.
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