Just had the pleasure of exploring Art Lab for the first time. Brought my lil for a free art class…read moreduring winter break. Younger kids were in their own separate group working on some beading and water color. The artist teacher who led the class had great rapport with the kids that were there. Overall a great experience for lil.

One of my favorite places to be. ArtLab strives to bring you…read moregood teachers in a learning atmosphere connecting you to the world of creativity through art

Students here are hugely talented. Generally their work far exceeds what passes for student work…read moreat other schools I've seen. So there is a lot of inspiration here. Housed in a historic building filled with nooks and passageways that are beyond cool. You are fully immersed in an authentic artistic experience. I've taken art classes on both coasts, and NYSS has my highest recommendation by far.

The New York Studio School unfortunately relies way too much on it's past esteem. I would highly…read morerecommend participating in one of the many "Marathon's" the school is known for and offers each semester however I would discourage anyone contemplating the MFA or Certificate Program from doing so. Expensive and still not nationally accredited, this school has less than par studio conditions. Bad ventilation in many of the overcrowded work studios and several abusive long time staff members detract from any positive experience. Another problem is the atelier teaching method with few expceptions often corrupts individual talent resulting in work that looks very similar. If you are seeking studio space in NYC there are cheaper options and better MFA programs in the area. Despite all of this there are some extrordinary artists who teach there -- but in my opinion -- definitely not worth the price of admission.

Stopped in to view a show of new graduates and also one of the teachers. Amazing to say the least…read more So glad my daughter picked this school for her Masters. Can wait to see what in store the next two years

Full Disclosure: my girlfriend goes to school here so I'll try to rate the school based on my…read moreexperience and not the curricula. So far I have been to two art exhibitions here. Deck the Walls and The Ones. Deck the Walls is a holiday event where you can buy students' work fro $200, $300, or $400. It is a opportunity to take home some smaller pieces from budding artists just taking off in their careers, plus it was sponsored by Heineken this year so it was quite the party. More recently I went to "TheOnes" which is an exhibition feature alumni from the classes of 1991, 2001, 2011. Obviously so of the artists here are more established than others. Pieces were selling from around $500 - over $15,000 so there was pretty much something for everyone. The Wilkinson Gallery is a fantastic space for viewing art. The school is in TriBeCa so it is a neat place to see some art, grab a bit of something yummy, and get some drinks. I can't wait to check out TriBeCa Ball!

My 12 year old daughter has been attending Downtown Art School for several months now. She looks…read moreforward to it every week! Bella works closely with each student and provides a well-structured environment. She focuses on the importance of art history and knows how to communicate well, especially with young children. The studio is in a great location in the downtown area of Jersey City (across the street from Van Vorst Park). I'm thinking of taking private lessons with her as well. Bella has been a part of the Jersey City arts scene since the early 90's!

My daughter has been attending Downtown Art School for a little over a year now and loves it. It…read moreis a small class which gives Bella the opportunity to work closely with her students. The children get to work on interesting art projects and my daughter is always enthusiastic about attending the class each week. The classes are held in the home/1st floor studio of Bella's apartment which is conveniently located within about a 7 min walk from the Grove Path station and a block from Van Vorst Park.

I went to the Student Union. The wifi is okay. I've been sitting here for three hours pretending to…read morework on assignments I haven't touched since February. The chairs are uncomfortable but not uncomfortable enough to make me leave. Recommended for those who need to feel like they're trying.

Sorry didn't see other reviews but mine is very negative. They promised my daughter Prratt was a…read moreschool where everybody fit in. Instead it was a school of very wealthy, spoiled, snobby girls. My daughter was very alone and depressed. Plus it was so expensive to go there. Unfortunately our daughter dropped out eventually.

My daughter is in their art program, attends twice a week. I cannot say enough good things! The…read moreteachers are skilled and great teachers. They were willing to put in extra classes for my daughter to prep her for middle school art application. My daughter was accepted into a gifted and talented school for art! Thank you!

My daughter has been attending piano, vocals and dance classes in this school for the last 6 years…read more The teachers are of high quality. The school organizes performances and recitals every year. It is great for building confidence and discipline. There is solo and group performance. The groups really get along and there is a strong team spirit. It is best for beginner to intermediate levels. The rates are very reasonable too. Conveniently located at two locations in south Brooklyn.

I signed up my 6-year-old​ son a month ago and so far he loves coming here. My son looks forward to…read moreeach visit. Instructors are great with children and have a great balance between directing the kids through the art-making​ activity and allowing them to explore the materials on their own. I highly recommend​ this place.

Great school my son loves art and this school gives him apportionment to improve his skills. There…read moresummer camp also great. Highly recommend.

***This review is intended for those considering Parsons The New School for Design for their…read moreundergraduate studies.*** 1. The TL;DR version for those who have already made the decision to go: - Do shop designer sample sales to look just as chic as the daughters of the Middle Eastern elite and Asian jetset, but for 50-75% off retail price. (Download the Sample Closet app to get alerts on all ongoing and forthcoming sample sales.) - Do take advantage of classes offered by other New School programs. - Do apply to be an RA (Resident Advisor in the dorms) for the chance to get FREE HOUSING IN NYC. I REPEAT, FREE HOUSING. NO RENT, PEOPLE. (Also, your federal loans accrue less interest.) - Don't turn into one of those "Can't-Live-Without-NYC" New Yorkers. (Please refer to the excellent metaphor of self-imposed concentration camp victim and prison guard in the 1981 Louis Malle film, My Dinner With André.) 2. For those who may be on the fence about going: As a prospective undergrad, what attracted me most about Parsons --- besides its location in New York --- was its affiliation with The New School. This is one great advantage that Parsons has over other design schools that do not operate under the umbrella of a larger institution. Experimentation and crossing disciplines is an important part of the undergraduate learning experience. For my part, I took writing classes at Lang, filmmaking classes at the General Studies school, and had a bit part in a Lang theater production (SO much fun!). I also, with my team, won an award with LVMH and took advantage of the internship listings available exclusively to Parsons students, resulting in three years at a prestigious publications house. I humblebrag to make a point, which is that the possibilities and opportunities are endless IF YOU SEEK THEM. Otherwise, unlike a campus college, no one is going to reach out to you to offer you options, options that could turn into distractions that take you away from your studies. The Parsons experience is the city experience; you are very much a part of the fabric of New York, commuting and working and being broken into the crazy-busy life of a New Yorker just like the rest of its inhabitants. However, if you think that you need to study at Parsons --- or in the city, for that matter --- to get internships that will lead to jobs, that is not always the case. My first job out of college had nothing to do with my internships. And interestingly enough, my friends who went to schools in the city had more circuitous routes to their current jobs than friends who went to school out-of-state. These out-of-state friends didn't have any connections in high places; except for the ones in finance who were recruited at campus job fairs, the rest just applied persistently for their opportunities. The biggest con in my perception of The New School as an alumna is that it seems to operate more as a business and less as a school committed to the quality of its education. There are more adjunct and part-time instructors than full-time and many of them, I'm sorry to say, are incompetent and far too busy with their own careers aside from teaching to bother with their classes. (This would be marketed by the school as, "Learn from professionals who are connected to the real world," or something to that effect.) I suspect that whatever profit is being made is invested into its makeover in order to attract more students, and thus more money. As soon as I'd graduated, the school started calling me and MY PARENTS asking for donations! What gall! I assume selectivity rates are generally low, esp for international students who pay twice the already exorbitant tuition. If there's anything that my senior portfolio class taught me, it's that four years of design instruction does NOT drive good taste or basic design sensibilities into some students' heads. Even for a "to each, her own" kind of person like me, some of these final presentations were just downright embarrassing and did not justify the price tag on their education. I believe that true talent will find its way to opportunity, no matter which school you're coming from. You should consider Parsons only if you can afford it without taking from your middle-class parents' savings or from your future. Otherwise, consider a campus school where you can dedicate yourself wholly to your craft and enjoy being a kid for a little longer. You can apply for summer internships in the city and relish New York that way, without feeling burnt out.

To parents whose children are looking at Parsons and The New School: this is the most unorganized…read moreinstitution I've dealt with and that includes directv and the DMV. This week I attended the graduations of two of my children who went through four years of both schools. From start to finish the school has consistently disappointed in their communication with both students and parents. As I type I have been waiting in line for an hour for a fashion show for graduating seniors. Scheduled opening 3pm start time 4pm. It's after 4pm and They haven't opened the doors yet. My fashion design student has gotten zero support from The school in forging relationships with the fashion industry. And Eugene Lang at the New School is just as bad. Save your money. This place is the worst.

Owned and operated by the peeps that created the Jersey City Art School, this gallery offers…read moreartists of various mediums a place to show on a rotating basis. Great lighting and wall space.

A good place to go and rehearse with your band. Modes practice spaces are adequate for proper…read morerehearsal. The store specializes in used musical equipment although I've never purchased anything there. Nothing is really priced to move all in all. It's OK place for musicians on Staten Island.

I booked a 2-month block of weekly rehearsal for my drums. I live in a co-op and can't practice…read morereal drums, only electronic drums. A throw back in time from when you got personal service from the owner who knew what they were talking about. And they give lessons. What more could you want?