Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute

No matter how diverse your fine arts academic and professional goals might be, the Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica, New York, has programs to serve you. The institute aims to foster appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts, promote participation in the arts and engender personal creativity and self-expression skills. Student life at the institute is immersed in the arts. Whether you want to check out new artists at the fine art and music libraries, shop at the Art Shop Gift Gallery or just take in the artistic life of New York, the school has opportunities for you. The institute remains a renowned venue for its art, music, performances and guest lecturers that cater to people of every age. The school’s widely celebrated annual arts festival is not to miss. Academics are offered in three program divisions: Museum of Art, Performing Arts and School of Art. The Museum of Art offers programs based on the museum’s collection, including American History, Mythology, the Environment and Decorative Arts Styles, to encourage communication skills, critical thinking and observation. The division of Performing Arts hosts a variety of world-class performances from performance artists to cinema to children’s programs to special events. The School of Art offers nationally accredited college programs in association with Pratt Institute and community art educational programs for adults and youths. First-time students enrolling in a School of Art program will receive a 10% off of their tuition for registering by phone or in person. Financial aid is available to students enrolled in the School of Art who demonstrate need through community outreach scholarships.

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