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Submit to 2025 Annual Art Sale

Submission Dates: November 1 – 16, 2025

Dropoff Dates: November 26, 28 – 30, 2025

Exhibition dates: December 4 – 21, 2025

Pickup Dates: December 22 - January 8, 2026 

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

 

ELIGBILITY

  • Open to any student registered for an IN PERSON December 2025 class by 12 pm (noon) November 22nd. Online classes or workshops 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 16, 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 $1,250 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 26, November 28, November 29, and November 30 from 10:30 am to 8:30 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

  • Monday through Thursday, January 5-8, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • 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 2026 to the address saved in ASL registration records. 
  • NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.


 

STUDENT ART SALE CALENDAR:

  • November 16 - 11:59 pm (midnight) Submissions deadline
  • November 22 - 12:00 pm (noon) Registration for December class deadline
  • November 26, November 28-30 - Drop off work to the Gallery, 2nd floor, 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM weekdays and 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM on the weekend
  • November 27 - ASL Closed for Thanksgiving. No drop-offs
  • December 4 - Opening of 2025 Annual Art Sale at 10 AM
  • December 21 - Sale ends at 4 PM
  • December 22 - January 8 (excluding weekends and Dec 25th and Jan 1st) - Pick-up of unsold works from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM 

 

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Submit to Art Students League Certificate Program

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. 

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. 
  • 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.
  • An Official Transcript 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.

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

International Student 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 teleconference or in-person meeting.

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 

Sring 2026 Application Deadlines:

  • The Spring 2026 Semester begins February 1, 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 by December 15, 2025.
  • 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 by November 15, 2025, to begin the program in Spring 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

Submit to Art Students League Certificate Program for Veterans

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

The Art Students League of NY