Works in Public is the League’s exclusive, fully-funded sculpture program, presented in partnership with NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. This two-year initiative invites artists to conceive of, create, and install site-specific sculptures in New York City parks with the guidance of League instructors. No previous sculpture experience necessary.

  
**Applications are open through July 10, 2025.**

**Participants in the Works in Public program will gain:**

* An understanding of the process of applying for public sculpture commissions.
* Fabrication and exhibition of your proposed sculpture in Riverside Park and the potential for permanent placement following the exhibition.
* A scholarship to attend classes at the League and a stipend during the program.
* An understanding of the difference between studio and public art, the examples of successful public art, the role and possibility of public art, as well as public safety and its technical challenges and solutions.
* Participation in group discussions and critiques, lectures, and consultations moderated by the program managers.
* Interactions with guest lecturers and critics, curators, and renowned artists.
* Exposure in the media and the NYC community. In the past, the program was featured in NY Times, WSJ, Daily News, DNA info, and other major TV news programs.

  

Works in Public Public Sculpture Program Open Call

Aspiring Artists is the League's fully-funded professional-level program for talented high school juniors and seniors who are interested in developing their painting skills. Students who are selected to participate in this rigorous program receive a full scholarship that covers tuition and materials.

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The Aspiring Artists class is taught by the renowned still life painter **Amy Weiskopf**. Interested students must apply with a portfolio, and up to 20 students are selected to participate in the program each year.

  
This program is an extraordinary opportunity to study at the nation's oldest and most influential art school and participating students can expect to see tremendous growth in their already advanced artistic abilities.

  
Applicants who are accepted should make a full commitment in attending the program weekly for 8 months.

Students who are selected to participate in this rigorous program receive a full scholarship to the Art Students League of New York that covers tuition and materials. Students who seek an intensive education in painting specifically will benefit greatly from the program, and many Aspiring Artists students use their time in the program to develop portfolios to apply to undergraduate art programs.

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