New York Academy of Art

The New York Academy of Art was founded in 1982 by artists, scholars and patrons of the arts, including Andy Warhol, to foster a resurgence in the training of figurative and representational art. The Academy has since developed into a non-profit cultural institution housing the nation’s first graduate school of figurative art, a continuing education program.

Founded in 1982 by artists, scholars and patrons of the arts, the New York Academy of Art is the center of creativity, learning, and expertise in progressive figurative and representational art. Through an enduring commitment to traditional skills and a strong engagement with contemporary discourse, the Academy will empower a new generation of artists. Click the links below to find out more about our programs and how to apply.