New York School of the Arts - New York, New York

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Lisa W.

For many years I have searched for an art school close to me where I could continue my studies in the arts. I had been a decorative painter for 40 years and retired at 72 when I felt I was too old to keep climbing ladders and work at such. Physically demanding job. And Boom! I fell on the NYSA. What a joy!!! Now at 82 I am taking two classes : 1 for figure drawing on Monday with Henry Finkelstein and watercolor on Wednesday morning with
Beth Allison
The classes are fun, encouraging and very rewarding thanks to the caliber of the teachers, both wonderful artists in their own right

Julie Z.

I have been coming to classes at New York School of the Arts for over a year now. It is a small intimate environment. Classes are not over-crowded. I recommend two instructors: Henry Finkelstein and Peter Bonner. Both teach a painting as well as a drawing class.
Henry emphasizes direct observation rather than any prescribed painting method. He does stress the fundamentals to his students: the right way to stretch and prime one's canvas, which brushes to choose, how to keep one's colors clean. He will set up a new (beautiful) still life to paint from, every two weeks. He is interested in where each student is coming from and strives to help them develop their own sensibility. He is knowledgable of paintings and the artists who painted them and keeps an extensive library of paintings on his laptop to show as examples for what he is talking about on a given day. This makes art history come alive and accessible. He welcomes questions and fosters dialogue amongst his students. I learn a great deal just listening to his conversations with the other students about the visual problems they are encountering. Henry comes from a place of depth as a teacher and is skilled in teaching both the beginning and the advanced student. It is exciting to see my work evolve over time.
Another stand-out instructor, Peter Bonner, had me out of my comfort zone with my preconceptions challenged as I began cutting up my old drawings and rearranging them into collages of new shapes. Peter stresses that one always consider relationships - how shapes and colors interact in a very dynamic way with each other and how one (at times gropingly) finds one's way to a personally meaningful outcome. There are lively class discussions as we arrange and rearrange our projects on long tables or directly on the walls. There is no model or other visual reference point available to depict. In his endeavor to teach the creative process, Peter often says that if you lose it you will find it again.

Suzanne G.

I recently discovered New York School of the Arts and could not be more pleased with the caliber of the teachers and the supportive environment. I have already started my second session of classes and plan to continue taking more.

Lisa H.

I was looking for an Art School where I could explore some different mediums. I was considering going to the Arts Students league that I went to many moons ago. I then fell upon New York School of the Arts. It is a “ hidden” gem. I am now taking a watercolor class & plan to continue with watercolor & then perhaps sculpture. Regardless of your age or creativity this is a wonderful ( nurturing) place to be involved with. Highly recommend it to All.

jeanne L.

I just finished an Online Tools class with Nadia Martinez online and published my website yesterday and already sold a piece from it! I am thrilled with the way it came out. It really looks good and that is all down to Nadia's advice and guidance every step of the way! I would highly recommend Nadia's course. In fact, I just finished my first revision on my site carefully following notes I took from Nadia's instructions.

Steven V.

I just completed an eight week course (one Wednesday a week) titled “Online Tools for Artists”, instructed by Nadia Martinez, at the New York School of the Arts. I had an exceptional experience. I found the classes to be extremely informative. As the curriculum description states, you will learn how to effectively research opportunities, build an online portfolio, website or blog, and submit artwork for competitions. Using social networking to promote yourself and design your branding to attract traffic to your website.
Nadia’s knowledge and experience as an artist and curator is limitless. I highly recommend this course for all artists interested in taking their careers to the next level.
Steven Vando

Sanina R.

I attended the open house on Wednesday and I genuinely don't even know where to start with this review. I arrived a bit earlier than usual, and there is NO direction on where to go. I went to the office on the second floor and a person told me to just come back later. I was kind of surprised, like - is there no lounge/waiting area? So fine, I go ahead to wait somewhere else. As soon as I walk off I literally hear this person say "There's always one." Uh? Okay...sorry my presence bothered you. I come back 15 minutes later and the doors that were "under construction" opened up and I was directed to go to the elevator. I stood there for awhile and then the staff member finally said "Uhh... Don't forget to press the button!" And go where? Never informed me with any direction whatsoever. I thought they were going to guide me and we were going to go on a tour. But nope, we ended up going to the basement, and there was nothing but a big open gallery/exhibition space and no where to sit! This is bad for the handicapped! I literally saw a person SIT on one of the exhibitions on the floor. I felt so confused! I just wanted to learn more about the classes and programs at this art school.

Instead, when I was waiting around for an HOUR, everyone was talking amongst each other and it was starting to get crowded. Not ONE person came in and gave any guidance when we're about to do the tour. I just ended up leaving on my own, I was tired of waiting around. Waste of my time coming after work to learn nothing. This seemed more like an event for a showcase/exhibition. Please do better with your event planning - like a pamphlet or SOMETHING. I'm usually not the one to complain or leave a bad review but it was frustrating.

I gave an extra star because the space was nice - other than that - bad customer service.