New York Art Schools and Colleges

When thinking of art, one might immediately think of New York City and its world-renowned museums, or the countless movies and television shows filmed there, or the vibrant music scene, not to mention Broadway, Lincoln Center, Madison Avenue advertising agencies, or the numerous publishing companies headquartered there.

But New York's art scene extends well beyond the island of Manhattan, and jobs in the art industry are in demand all over the state. A graphic designer, for instance, can expect to see a 10.4% increase through 2012 in the number of job openings, while positions for fine artists are expected to increase by 11.8%.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes

Bachelor's | Associate's | Certificate | Diploma

The Art Institutes offers associate, bachelor and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts and design. With over 40 locations in major cities throughout North America, you’ll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest!

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The Art Institute of New York City

New York, NY
(800) 557-7216

About: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Our 31 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Click Here for more Information. Request Information



Pratt Institute

Brooklyn, NY

About: Since 1887, Pratt has been committed to educating creative professional leaders through programs in architecture, art, and design. Pratt now offers programs in creative writing, film, fashion, art education, and critical and visual studies and more in addition. Courses are taught by some of the top architects, designers, writers, and artists in New York, and all programs give students an opportunity to begin specialized studies in their first year. Request Information



About: Sanford Brown Schools have been providing quality career-oriented education for over 90 years. Our helpful and industry-experienced staff is dedicated to helping you gain the knowledge and skills you need to be successful. Sanford Brown Schools offer associate degree programs that match your interests, including: Business Administration, Visual Communications, Criminal Justice, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Office Administration, and more . . . Request Information



About: Briarcliffe College was founded 35 years ago with a single goal: to meet the career-oriented higher education needs of its students, preparing them for success in the business world. The College's mission is to promote a professional learning environment that educates and empowers students to initiate, advance or change their careers and engage in life-long learning. Request Information



About: Briarcliffe College was founded 35 years ago with a single goal: to meet the career-oriented higher education needs of its students, preparing them for success in the business world. The College's mission is to promote a professional learning environment that educates and empowers students to initiate, advance or change their careers and engage in life-long learning. Briarcliffe College was founded 35 years ago with a single goal: to meet the career-oriented higher education needs of its students, preparing them for success in the business world. The College's mission is to promote a professional learning environment that educates and empowers students to initiate, advance or change their careers and engage in life-long learning. Request Information



About: As one of the nation's leading centers of undergraduate and graduate study in the performing and media arts, Tisch School of the Arts offers programs of study that incorporate state-of-the-art facilities; a collaboratively oriented community of award-winning faculty members; internship opportunities with established professionals; and the incomparable artistic and cultural resources of New York City. Whether you study at the Institute of Performing Arts or the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, you will be encouraged to give full expression to your talents as you develop the skills necessary for a successful professional career. As a Tisch student, you have the opportunity and the privilege to follow in the footsteps of such illustrious Tisch alumni as Oliver Stone, Alec Baldwin, Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling, Ang Lee, George Wolfe, Tony Kushner, and Marcia Gay Harden—men and women who have admirably succeeded in redefining the performing and media arts. Request Information



About: Tisch School of the Arts offers students from other colleges and universities a variety of opportunities to study with Tisch. Study abroad with Tisch during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Our partnerships with world-famous institutions and organizations offer students training not available in the United States. Programs in the performing, media, and visual arts are offered in Accra, Dublin, Florence, Johannesburg, London, Prague, Shanghai, and other exciting locations. Spring at Tisch offers undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds a concentrated semester in the arts paired with the opportunity to live in New York City; study acting, dramatic writing, filmmaking, photography and imaging, or the moving image in cinema studies. During the summer, Tisch offers a variety of performing and media arts courses as well as internships in New York City and an opportunity to study with professional dance companies through the Tisch Dance Summer Residency Festival. Students may take courses for college credit or earn a noncredit certificate in filmmaking or dramatic writing. Our summer international programs offer advanced-level training in various artistic disciplines. High school students may also study with Tisch in New York City, Dublin, or Paris during the summer. Request Information



About: An interdisciplinary master's program in environmental studies that involves students in a consideration of social, philosophical, political, and educational perspectives on the environment. The 37-credit degree requires the completion of core courses, electives, an internship, and a science requirement. The electives allow students to avail themselves of the extensive resources of the University and tailor their program to fit their particular interests in the environment, e.g., environmental education, environmental philosophy, environmental politics, environmental art, environmental policy studies, or environmental science. Graduates hold positions in government agencies, nonprofits, law firms, cultural institutions, environmental organizations, as well as private and public schools. There are many career opportunities to explore through internships and the NYU Wallerstein Collaborative, with which the program is associated (www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/wallerstein). Request Information



About: The Gallatin School of Individualized Study offers an innovative and interdisciplinary graduate program at New York University for the focused and disciplined student who wishes to cross the boundaries of education by creating a unique program of study. The Gallatin student works closely with a faculty adviser to design a tailor-made M.A. degree that can draw from several disciplines in the various NYU graduate schools. All courses selected must be integrated around a particular theme, artistic endeavor, or professional activity. The Gallatin student also has the option to include independent studies, tutorials, internships, and private lessons in the arts as part of the curriculum. While Gallatin is a flexible program, certain required courses ensure that our students are well prepared to pursue a self-designed study. A master's thesis is the final requirement and may be in the form of an extended research paper, an artistic work, or a professional project. Request Information



About: The Center for Art & Design offers four-year degree programs in Visual Communications with specializations in Advertising/Graphic Design and Commercial Illustration, Interior Design and Studio Art with specializations in Studio Art and Photography. All are structured to provide a broad base of knowledge and the skills needed to begin a successful career. Internships allow the students to work in the field and often lead to employment following graduation. All BFA programs provide the computer training necessary for the competitive work environment. Speakers, video-tapes, slides and computer demonstrations bring the art world into the classroom. Field trips offer exposure to museums, showrooms, and events off campus.\n The faculty are professionals who maintain an active role in the art world and in the design field. They network with the artistic community which is crucial in setting up internships and obtaining knowledge of employment opportunities. Request Information



About: PrattMWP is one of three division programs of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute (MWPAI). Founded in 1919, MWPAI is a regional fine arts center chartered to maintain traditions of fine arts and culture. In 1941, the Institute created the School of Art to provide instruction in higher education at the college level in the field of fine arts. Over the next five decades, the School of Art flourished as a two-year fine arts program. In 1998, Pratt Institute approached MWPAI to collaborate a partnership. In 2000, MWPAI became an extension campus of Pratt Institute. PrattMWP has the distinction of being one of five museum schools in the United States. Students accepted to PrattMWP complete their freshmen and sophomore years on the Utica campus before transitioning to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn to complete the BFA. PrattMWP matriculates 95 freshmen and offers three majors: FINE ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN, and ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION. Request Information



About: New York is the center of film production, and the Academy is located in the heart of it all. Overlooking Union Square Park in Manhattan, our students are only a short walk, or train ride, from all of the diverse neighborhoods that make up New York City. Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Tribecca, Harlem, Chinatown, and Times Square are just a sampling of the atmosphere that surrounds our students. With the car horns, neon lights, music, parks, and millions of people, New York is not only the setting for their films, but also evident in the lives of their characters. Request Information



About: We live in a world of information and images, where each week seems to bring greater demand for fresh content, new perspectives, creative interpretations, accurate renderings, bold expressions, innovative designs and technological thrills. The six schools that comprise RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences offer a portfolio of distinctive and exciting programs of study, many of which are internationally acclaimed. From centuries-old methods of producing fine art to the latest in digital media, you won't find another college with as comprehensive a selection of programs in so many disciplines related to visual communication and imaging. Small classes ensure interactive settings for the exchange of ideas with your professors and classmates. Complimenting these programs, Bevier Gallery, SPAS Gallery and Gallery r, present active schedules of stimulating exhibitions. For more than a century, RIT has been building a reputation for academic excellence that is recognized throughout the nation and the world. Request Information



About: Since 1969, ITT Technical Institutes have provided career-oriented degree programs to more than 33,000 students in 29 states. Boasting more than 75 locations, ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degrees in top-notch technology fields such as computer engineering, computer drafting, network systems, web development, multimedia, software, and security. ITT Technical Institutes also offer online bachelor degree programs as well as an online MBA program. While rooted in technical instruction, programs also develop students¿ skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Flexible class scheduling and year round classes provide convenient options for students, while a considerable amount of lab time give students hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment to complement traditional learning. Extensive career services help students prepare for great jobs long before graduation. Request Information