About

In 2008 art and music were removed from 80% of New York City public schools.

So we stepped in.

We began teaching children — for free — wherever space could be found. I gathered artists, musicians, dancers, and storytellers. We built programs the way artists always have: collaboratively, resourcefully, and with heart.

From the beginning, our mission has been equity. Tuition is always free. We remove every economic barrier to participation. Many of the families we serve face food insecurity and instability, so our programs offer not only arts instruction, but mentorship, emotional safety, and supplemental nutrition.

At the Foundation for New American Art children discover their voices, form community, and experience joy.

We invite you to explore our programs, meet our community, and see what happens when artists show up for children.