New York Academy of Art

New York Academy of Art
Other name
Graduate School of Figurative Art
TypePrivate art school
Established1980[1]
PresidentDavid Kratz
ProvostPeter Drake
Students100
Address
111 Franklin Street
,
New York City

40°43′06″N 74°00′22″W / 40.7184°N 74.0060°W / 40.7184; -74.0060
CampusUrban
Websitewww.nyaa.edu

The New York Academy of Art is a private art school in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. The academy offers a Master of Fine Arts degree with a focus on technical training and critical discourse, as well as a post-baccalaureate Certificate of Fine Art.[2][3] The school annually hosts two public events: the TriBeCa Ball and the fund-raising auction Take Home a Nude, both known to attract high-profile guests.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ John Connolly (April 8, 1996). "School for Scandal". New York. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Kennedy, Randy (2014-05-21). "Art School Creates a New Reality". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
  3. ^ "New York Academy of Art". Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  4. ^ Dewan, Shaila K.; Eaton, Leslie (2004-04-29). "At TriBeCa Academy, Police See Con Artistry". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  5. ^ Plummer, Todd (3 April 2018). "At New York's Tribeca Ball, Stilt Walkers Mingle With Celebrities". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  6. ^ Selvin, Claire (2018-07-16). "New York Academy of Art to Honor Muses at 'Take Home a Nude' Auction". ARTnews. Retrieved 2020-05-12.