Introducing the 2023-24 artist mentors, studio study buddies, and staff at New Urban Arts, a community arts studio where local artists and high school students practice powerful mentoring relationships.   You're invited to our first staff show since 2019. There … Continue reading →

Met students have spent this past semester exploring drawing, painting, and printmaking, while gaining insight on art history and portfolio building. On Thursday, January 25th from 10:30am to 1pm, students will be presenting what they have accomplished during their program with … Continue reading →

Join us for an art exhibition featuring new works by students at New Urban Arts, a nationally recognized community art studio and gallery where artists and high school students build powerful mentoring relationships. Witness brainstorms, beginnings, and the bloomings of … Continue reading →

Ready to explore future pathways that don't require a college degree? Then get excited for NUA's Not College Fair! Over 30 local organizations will share resources about their job training, certification, apprenticeship and trade programs in teaching, banking, cosmetology, farming … Continue reading →

This year is extra special because we’re not only celebrating New Urban Arts’ 27th birthday, but we are also celebrating Daniel Schleifer, who will be leaving NUA this summer after working with us for 17 years! From his volunteer days … Continue reading →

New Urban Arts invites you to an open gallery student exhibition. Join us in celebrating the creative voices of youth—in our 2023-24 school year, we enrolled over 450 students, and the studio is as dynamic as ever. Come par-tay with … Continue reading →

Join New Urban Arts on September 13th from 4-7PM for "Community Open Studio," a dynamic event marking the start of the new school year and our programs! This gathering invites our community to celebrate creativity and immerse themselves into New … Continue reading →

In the studio, mentors often ask students to "Tell me more" to get a bigger picture about what's going on in their artwork and lives. We're inviting the 2024-25 mentors and staff to tell you more about what they have … Continue reading →