Submission Dates: October 31 - November 15, 2026

Drop-off Dates: November 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 2026

Exhibition dates: December 2 - 20, 2026

Pick-up Dates: December 21 - January 7, 2027 

(excluding weekends and Dec 25th and Jan 1st)

ELIGBILITY

• Open to any student registered for a December 2026 class by 12 pm (noon) November 22nd. Workshops are not included.
• Applying does NOT guarantee participation in the Annual Art Sale.
• F1 status students may not take part in the sale. 

APPLICATIONS

• Application deadline: November 15, 11:59 pm. 
• If you are not registered for December class by 12 pm (noon) on November 22nd your application will be disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS. 
• Applications will be considered on a first come first serve basis with a max of 500 wall hanging works and 50 sculptures 
• Accepted works will be notified by email.
• Make sure to set the following email as safe: gcruz@artstudentsleague.org to avoid it going to your junk mail.
• NO CHANGES will be allowed. What you enter on the application must be the price, title and size you will deliver as your first work. Ensure you are comfortable with the price you set. Consider cost of materials and framing when pricing your work. Only if the first work sells may you enter a new work. See “Sold Work” below.

GUIDELINES 

(FOR NOTIFIED PARTICIPANTS ONLY)

GENERAL RULES

• You may only submit ONE work of art. Submitted work may not be changed or substituted after application is submitted.
• An administrative fee of 15% is deducted from each sale based on list price.
• Artwork must be original and signed (front or back of work). 
• No wet paint; no digital or mechanical reproductions/digital prints of original artwork; no photography

PAINTINGS, PRINTS, DRAWINGS AND WALL HANGING SCULPTURE

• Framed work: If you plan on glazing your work, please use Plexiglas only! Works framed with glass will NOT be accepted.
• Wall hanging works (paintings, framed works on paper, wall sculptures) must have D-rings and wire on back or be thin enough for the brackets – ready to hang securely. No cleats, please!
• Artwork affixed with tape or inadequately prepared for hanging will not be accepted.
• Unframed works on paper must be matted with non-bendable backing.
• Maximum size is 34” in longest dimension (including frame and/or matting). 
• Maximum sale price is $1,500 for paintings, prints or drawings.

SCULPTURE ON PEDESTALS

• Maximum weight/size is 75 lb. 24” in longest dimension for floor work 
• Maximum sale price is $1,750 for sculptures.
• Sculptures must be stable and securely attached to a base (if there is a base). 

CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION

• Duplicate application.
• Non-registration or drop out of December classes.
• Transfer of application to another student.
• Work not ready for install (your work will be turned away if it is not install ready, not finished, or is unstable)

DROP-OFF

• Work may be delivered to the League's Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery (2nd floor) November 24, 25, 27, 28, and 29 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays and 10:30-3:30 pm on the weekend.
• No exceptions for drop-off will be made, please ensure you can deliver your work within these dates.
• Participants will be assigned a sale identification number via email.
• Gallery Attendants will attach a label with your number to the back of your work. Please make sure your signature is legible on your work for identification purposes.
• Any work not following regulations will not be accepted.

SOLD WORK

• If your work is sold, you will be notified by phone. You may bring a new work during open hours as soon as the previous one is sold. We suggest you always plan for your next work so you are able to deliver it immediately upon the call. Title, medium and price will be requested at drop-off.
• Replacement work must be the same or smaller dimensions as the first in order to be placed in the assigned location. 

PICK-UP OF UNSOLD WORK

• December 21-January 7, 10:30 AM-5:30 PM; EXCLUDING weekends and December 25 & January 1.
• Unsold work that is not picked up will not be stored – it will be discarded at 5:30 pm on January 8. If you are unable to pick-up your work in person, it is your responsibility to make arrangements for someone to pick it up for you. Before work can be released, that person will be required to present a photo ID and a written, signed permission letter from you. Please include your student ID and artwork number in the letter.
• Checks for sold works will be sent out mid-January 2027 to the address saved in ASL registration records. 
• NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

2026 ANNUAL ART SALE CALENDAR:

• November 15 - 11:59 pm (midnight) Submissions deadline
• November 22 - 12:00 pm (noon) Registration for December class deadline
• November 24, 25, 27, 28, and 29 - Drop off work to the Gallery, 2nd floor, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays and 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM on the weekend
• November 26 - ASL Closed for Thanksgiving. No drop-offs
• December 2 - Opening of 2025 Annual Art Sale at 11 AM
• December 20 - Sale ends at 4 PM
• December 21 - January 7 (excluding weekends and Dec 25th and Jan 1st) - Pick-up of unsold works from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM 

Eligibility & Requirements

Statement of Intent and C.V.  A Statement of Intent describes your reason for pursuing a Certificate of Completion with the Art Students League. You are encouraged to include information about yourself, your objectives, and your interests that may not be immediately apparent from a review of your portfolio and application. A Curriculum Vitae or résumé details your art-related activities and accomplishments. Part two of the Statement of Intent requires you to discuss specific classes you might take and instructors with whom you wish to study. This section is meant for you to discuss who the League can help you further develop as an artist.

Artwork Portfolio  Online artwork submission of 10 images (JPEG format) is required. It is advised that applicants select recent work relevant to their chosen area of concentration.  The application requires three (3) drawings made from observation, four (4) to seven (7) artworks in the chosen area of concentration, up to three (0-3) artworks in areas other than the chosen concentration. Two optional submissions can be made for video or audio artworks.

Previous Studies

• Minimum educational level completion: Secondary school diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary degree or diploma is not required.
• Applicants to the four-year Certificate Program must demonstrate a minimum of one academic year (two semesters, or equivalent) of previous fine arts study in studio classes for drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking or mixed media. 
• Applicants to the two-year Certificate Program must demonstrate a minimum of two academic school years (four semesters) of study from a post-secondary fine arts program.

Transcripts

• An Official Transcript is required to show your previous fine arts studies. 
• A transcript from the Art Students League is acceptable and can be requested from the administration.
• Transcripts from other institutions must be sent by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik; or by electronic service to: tom@artstudentsleague.org.

References/Recommendations

Provide two (2) to three (3) letters of recommendation from non-relative individuals who are familiar with your development as an artist. Recommenders should email tom@artstudentsleague.org or send letters by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik.

Application Fee  A non-refundable application fee of $50 is due upon submission.

International Students: Language Proficiency  If you are an international student, a good working knowledge of English is required. TOEFL scores are not required. English proficiency is determined through interview by teleconference or in-person meeting.

International Students: Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) Issuance

• Students who require F-1 non-immigrant status in order to enroll must have an active SEVIS record at the time of matriculation or to be otherwise eligible for issuance of a Form I-20.
• To issue the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, The Art Students League of New York is required by U.S. federal regulations to review documentation demonstrating sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, fees, living expenses, and medical insurance for the length of the program. Please note that the issuance of the Form I-20 is separate from the Certificate Program admission decision.
• Form I-20 applications are reviewed when all required financial documentation has been submitted. If sufficient documentation is not provided, The Art Students League of New York will be unable to issue a Form I-20, and the applicant will not be able to enroll for the intended term.

Other Program Fees in addition to tuition

• $300 Certificate Student per Semester (all certificate students)
• $300 International Student per Semester (F-1 students only)

(Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Applying to the Certificate Program 

Fall 2026 Application Deadlines:

• The Fall 2026 Semester begins September 8, 2026.
• Domestic 2-Year and 4-Year Certificate Program candidates, as well as international students currently in F1 status at other U.S. institutions who plan to transfer to the Art Students League, may submit the application no later than July 15, 2026. The application must be complete by this date with all supporting documents submitted. Incomplete applications may result in denial or deferred admission.
• International students who must obtain the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility and apply for the F-1 visa are advised to submit this application no later than May 15, 2026, to begin the program in Fall 2026.
• International students currently at other U.S. institutions who plan to transfer to the Art Students League or new students who will be applying for the F-1 visa should contact the International & Certificate Student Services office as soon as possible by email: tom@artstudentsleague.org
• The application for the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility may be submitted concurrently with the Certificate Program application. Download the I-20 application here.

Certificate Program Advising

Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance and will receive further information about program advising and enrollment.

Non-discrimination

The League is committed to maintaining an atmosphere free from all forms of discrimination or harassing behavior in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school  administered programs. All students have equal access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available at the League. Both League policy and law prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, race, color, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or sex. All students meeting the eligibility requirements who have submitted an application in accordance with the instructions above will be considered.

Eligibility & Requirements

VA Certificate of Eligibility for education benefits. If you have not received your Certificate of Eligibility, you may apply for GI Bill Education Benefits through the Veterans Administration here.

Statement of Intent
A Statement of Intent describes your reason for pursuing a Certificate of Completion with the Art Students League. You are encouraged to include information about yourself, your objectives, and your interests that may not be immediately apparent from a review of your portfolio and application. A Curriculum Vitae or résumé details your art-related activities and accomplishments. 

Artwork Portfolio
Online artwork submission of 10 jpeg images is required. It is advised that applicants select recent work relevant to their chosen area of concentration. Two optional submissions can be made for video or audio works.

Transcripts

• Minimum educational level completion: Secondary school diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary degree or diploma is not required.
• Applicants to the four-year Certificate Program must demonstrate a minimum of one academic year (two semesters, or equivalent) of previous fine arts study in studio classes for drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking or mixed media. 
• An Official Transcript or equivalent is required to show your previous fine arts studies. A transcript from the Art Students League is acceptable. Transcripts from other institutions must be sent by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik; or by electronic service to: tom@artstudentsleague.org.

Recommendations

Provide two (2) to three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your development as an artist. Recommenders should email tom@artstudentsleague.org or send letters by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik.

Other Program Fees in addition to tuition

• $300 Certificate Student Fee per semester (covered by GI Bill Education Benefits).

(Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Applying to the Certificate Program 

Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

• The Spring 2025 Semester begins January 21, 2025.

Fall 2025 Application Deadlines:

Fall 2025 Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

• The Fall 2025 Semester begins September 2, 2025.

Certificate Program Advising

• All applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with the International & Certificate Student Services office to review entrance and enrollment requirements: https://calendly.com/asl-certificate-program/advising