Art Students League of New York Celebrates 150 Years

Art Students League of New York celebrates 150 years

The Art Students League of New York was founded 150 years ago in 1875.

The Art Students League of New York Celebrates its 150th Anniversary – SURFACE

Founded by artists for artists—in 1875—the Art Students League of New York has been a beacon of affordable arts education for 150 years. In 1920, the institution introduced the Dream Ball benefit as a way to fund scholarships. This year’s spectacular edition, hosted by comedian Murray Hill, welcomed 500 guests into the Art Students League’s historic building on West 57th, where its Vanderbilt Gallery had been transformed into a disco ballroom. S…