SURP · June or July · Tribeca, NYC
Summer
Undergraduate
Residency
Program
A four-week immersive residency in New York City for emerging artists
Holly Lowen
SURP 2015
The Summer Undergraduate Residency Program offers an intensive introduction to studio practice at the New York Academy of Art. Designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates, SURP combines technical training, studio development, and direct engagement with the NYC art world.
Program Snapshot
DURATION
4 Weeks
SESSIONS
June / July
FORMAT
In-person
residency
HOUSING
Included
DEADLINE
February 27
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate / Recent Graduate and Non-Traditional Students
Program Overview
One Month. Five Courses. New York City.
Students complete five intensive courses focused on contemporary figurative practice, working from the live model and developing their studio work in a focused environment.
Beyond the classroom, students engage with the New York art world through museum visits, galleries, and artist studios—using the city as an extension of their education.
“Eight weeks in New York — drawing from life every morning, museums every afternoon. SURP turned a hunch about going to art school into a decision I haven’t second-guessed since.”
— Priya Ramaswamy, SURP ’25
Who Is This For?
The SURP is for…
Current Undergraduate
Art Students
You want to deepen your skills and experience an immersive studio environment.
Recent Undergraduate
Art Students
You are considering graduate study and want to strengthen your work and direction.
Non-Art Majors & Non-Traditional Students
You have a strong interest in art and are ready for a focused, intensive experience.
Five Courses.
Four Weeks.
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Student Work
Explore our Facilities
The Academy offers a variety of resources to support students throughout their graduate education.
The Print Shop is located on the third floor and is managed by the Studio Manager. Work study students are available on the intervening days to assist shop users. The shop is equipped with two etching presses, two lithography presses and a full stone library.
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Explore the Facilities
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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Session Two — July 2026
Session One — June 2026
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How to Apply
Application Checklist
1
Submit Online Application
Via the NYAA Applicant Portal
2
Portfolio
Digital images of recent work
3
Artist Statement
500–750 words
Ready to Begin?
Visit the NYAA campus