Art & Impact
How might a city inspire, connect, and support artists better?
Why New York City?
You can’t go anywhere in New York City without encountering artists. From the galleries of Chelsea to the shows on (and off) Broadway, from musicians in Brooklyn to incredible museums of Manhattan, the city is world renown for its incredible arts. The city supports and inspires artists of all kinds, and the results are everywhere.
In New York city we will dive into the arts scene as we explore the neighborhoods and highlights of the city. From a generalized view mixing music, performance, and visual arts to a deep dive into any one discipline, we will meet with artists, discover hidden venues, and even make our own pieces too. What will the city inspire for us? How can other cities help shape art into the future?
INSIGHTS + PROJECTS
On every Atlas Workshops program, the group works on an inquiry with real-world implications. Through intentional exploration, engagement with locals and experts, and team activities, students generate new insights and ideas about the topics, places, and global issues they’re investigating.
For some groups, the program incorporates a more extensive project—an opportunity to apply our learning and stretch our creative thinking by making something tangible or public.
We work to share the ideas and inspiration we find in the world, with the world, through collaborative initiatives and student expression. We can also work with you to develop a custom project or publish students’ insights via exhibition, photography, digital or print media, or other format.
Suggested Itinerary
This program takes place over a few days or a full week in NYC and can be designed for out of towners as an introduction to arts in the city, or a deep dive into one neighborhood or type of art. These are some of the themes we might explore:
Welcome to New York! (1-3 days)
Manhattan Sightseeing
After arriving in the city, understand the scale of NYC from the top one of the city’s skyscrapers and have an orientation of the different boroughs and neighborhoods of the city. Enjoy an inspiring dinner (as we see culinary artists at work) before we cover some of the top sightseeing, history, and world renowned museums of this artists’ mecca.
Performance from Big to Small (1-5 days)
Broadway, Mid Town, the Village, and Beyond
Attend a Broadway show and meet with local actors to understand how to make a career in the performing arts. Join in an improv workshop with some local comedians and hunt for music on the streets and in the concert venues around the city. Dive into the history of performing arts with a
The Changing Face of Visual Art (1-5 days)
Various Museums, Chelsea, and Brooklyn
For every famous fine artist there is an equally famous obscure artist, and chances are that their work is found in New York City. Explore different eras and styles of art by visiting the diverse museums in Manhattan and Brooklyn and also discover the street art and small gallery shows from less famous, but incredibly talented, residents of the city.
A City Inspiring Artists (1-5 days)
Lower East Side, Brooklyn, Queens, Neighborhoods
Get creative by meeting the local artists of New York City and attending a hands-on class in a studio. Continue exploring the historical sites and the modern scenes, from Central Park to the Highline and Little Island, the city has countless beautiful spaces to inspire all types of artists.
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Custom Programs and Modifications
We have designed this itinerary to maximize the value and breadth of our project and program. We can modify any program, or we can plan an entirely custom program. This itinerary could be adapted to focus on more specific learning outcomes, visit different regions, hit a different price point, combine with another program, or cover a longer or shorter schedule based on the group’s needs.
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