Experiencing. Learning. Networking. Part of the experience of the New York Arts Program is to help you live independently and learn to thrive in a stimulating and challenging urban environment.
Though living in the New York Arts Program House is optional, students who choose to live at the Program House reside at the Program's main site in a 4-story townhouse in Chelsea, the heart of Manhattan. You're minutes away from the theatres and Chelsea gallery districts. Besides living in a secure environment with state of the art security systems, one of the many benefits to living in the Program house includes networking and being in touch with other New York Arts Program interns.
The housing cost is $2,875
per semester (15 weeks) or $2,390 per term (10 weeks) at 305 W. 29 St.
Housing
information and forms will be sent after receipt of your New York Arts
Programapplication.
The facade of the New York Arts Program House on 29th Street
New York Arts ProgramHouse
The New York Arts Program's general and faculty offices occupy the main floor of the House. The residence rooms are on the first through the fourth floors. Each of the small, double occupancy dormitory style residence rooms has a bunk bed with storage drawers, a small clothing alcove, a dormitory-sized refrigerator, and air conditioning. A few rooms are quads and may be reserved by groups of 3-4. Each floor has at least one full bath.
The two kitchen facilities are shared. The Program supplies the kitchens with cookware, silverware, plates, stoves, toasters, microwave, refrigerators and a small dining area. The House also provides two separate lounges for students.The larger first-floor lounge has a television with premium cable and a DVD player; the smaller study lounge has a piano. There is a basement lounge with a TV, VCR, and Macintosh computers with high-speed internet access, printers, and a scanner. There is also free wireless high-speed internet throughout the building. Students are encouraged to install a wireless card in their laptops.
Laundry facilities, storage, and a small work spaces with easels and tables are located in the basement. Linens are provided but must be laundered by residents.
Weather permitting, students can enjoy the small backyard space, which has a picnic table and barbeque grill.
305 West 29th Street
Chelsea
Some Neighborhood Information . . .
Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers and Madison Square Garden are just a few of the famous landmarks you'll find in Chelsea. This Manhattan neighborhood is in the process of making its transition from a predominantly industrial area to one where living, shopping, eating and entertainment take center stage.
It's located just to the north of the meat packing district, from 14th to 34th Streets, between 5th Avenue and the Hudson River. The old world charm of elegantly restored pre-war brownstones, wrought-iron railings, and oak entries, can still be found. Chelsea was formerly known as the Flower District.
Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex is a 30-acre, $120 million, privately financed waterfront recreation center located between 17th and 23rd Streets along the Hudson River.
The Chelsea Market has over 20 specialty shops. (The site was the original National Biscuit Company cookie factory.)
Artist and NYAP Visual Arts faculty member Emilie Clark's exhibit at the Morgan Lehman Gallery in Chelsea, Fall 2007
Founded in 1982, The Joyce Theater on Eighth Avenue was created by dancers for dance. Today, The Joyce is considered one of the premiere performance venues for dance and attracts an annual audience of more than 140,000.
A typical street in Chelsea
Chelsea. Photo: Gerry Griffin
305 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-563-0255 Fax: 212-563-0256 The New York Arts Program is managed by Ohio Wesleyan University
A typical street in Chelsea
