We created the STUDIO Artists Community because we believe that New York City's artists and arts community have a unique perspective and a special responsibility to support arts education and nurture the creative spirit of our City's young people. While the work of the Community is directed and driven by artists, we welcome as members all people who are connected with the arts in NYC and who are interested in supporting the artistic spirit of both the Community and the children it serves. If we don't care and take some initiative, who will?

The heart of our work is partnering with STUDIO in a School, an organization that helps hundreds of thousands of New York City children develop their own creative vision and artistic skills through visual arts workshops led by professional artists. STUDIO's programs are held in public schools, daycare centers, and community organizations throughout the five boroughs.

You can make a real difference no matter how much time you have to contribute.

Mentor young artists:

• Review student portfolios in Fall 2011
• Host gallery walks
  
• Share your talent, time and expertise in interviews
  
• Assist STUDIO's teaching artists

Bring visual arts programs to the community:

• Curate and attend a student art exhibition
  
• Help plan and/or participate in community art projects that encourage young artists and their families to participate

• Become a member of the planning committee for our citywide 2012 Young Artists Celebration
  (This will be a week filled with open studios, workshops and exhibitions.)
• Post your insights on our community blog
• Attend STUDIO Artists Community events
  
• Help spread the word about what we're doing
  

Contribute your skills and equipment to help with media production:

• Photographers assist with photo shoots
• Videographers help shoot and create videos
  

There is no membership fee! The main qualifications are a desire to help children discover and develop their creative vision, and a willingness to pitch in as you have time. Please join us - your fellow artists and other members of the New York City arts community - in this important work today. Sign up now!