Free Arts NYC provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.

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Clarks Madison Avenue Grand Reopening

In celebration of the grand reopening of their Madison Avenue store, Clarks is donating 10% of sales to Free Arts NYC through June 1st. Don't miss out on the exhibit of Clarks shoes decorated by Free Arts program participants based on the question, "If I were a shoe, where would I go?" 363 Madison Ave. and 45th Street.

ELLE DECOR

Experience ELLE DÉCOR style in person as the magazine presents the Modern Life Concept House at The Dillon, 425 W. 53 Street. 100% of proceeds benefit Free Arts NYC. MORE INFO >
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Art From The Heart Gallery Show

Our annual Art From the Heart event celebrates the accomplishments of our program participants and showcases their remarkable artwork at the Bronx Museum. A simple $10 donation will help transport one Free Arts child to the Bronx Museum to see their work.
SPONSOR A CHILD'S TRIP TO THE BRONX MUSEUM FOR JUST $10 >

Free Arts Means...

In conjunction with the 2012 Annual Art Auction, we asked our kids and families to tell us what Free Arts means to them. Not only are the kids cute as a button, their words are heartfelt and touching. Thank you to all of our supporters who make these programs possible!
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Run the ING NYC Marathon for Team Free Arts

Didn't make it into the NYC Marathon through the lottery? Join Team Free Arts and help us raise $120,000, bringing self-esteem, creativity and happiness to low-income children all over NYC. SIGN UP NOW >

2012 Annual Art Auction a Success!

The 13th Annual Art Auction Benefit was a huge success, raising over $500,000 for Free Arts programs! Thank you to Whitewall Magazine & Monika Chiang, and our event chairs Amanda Ross, Amy Sacco, and Mary Alice Stephenson. Read more...
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