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 

Spring 2025 Application Deadlines:

• The Spring 2025 Semester begins January 21, 2025.
• Domestic 2-Year and 4-Year (non-F-1) Certificate Program candidates may submit the application by December 15, 2024.
• New 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, 2024, to begin the program in Spring 2025. 
• International students at other 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.

Fall 2025 Application Deadlines:

• The Fall 2025 Semester begins September 2, 2025.
• Domestic 2-Year and 4-Year (non-F-1) Certificate Program candidates may submit the application by July 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 May 15, 2025, to begin the program in Fall 2024.
• International students at other 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

• 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

Submit your work to be considered for the next League at Large x Nordstrom Installation!

Nordstrom's Curator is looking for works celebrating being thankful for display at Nordstrom Local West Village (13 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011). Interpretations can be literal or metaphorical, figurative or abstract. The number of artists, choice of works, and their placement is at the discretion of Nordstrom's Curator.
 

League at Large is a program that showcases the work of League students in public venues outside of the League in order to increase exposure to and appreciation of their work.
 

• You must be a currently enrolled League student or Life Member.
• Work/s must be two dimensional and hang vertically on a wall. 
• Work/s must be ready to hang (d-rings and wire already installed on the back of the work/s). 
• Works on paper must be framed using plexiglass only (no glass).
• Maximum dimensions: 20 inches on the longest side.
• Submissions are open from Oct. 5-24.
• Deadline: Thurs. Oct. 24 at 11:59pm.
• Only selected artist/s will be notified no later than Tues. Oct. 29.
• Works must be securely soft-packed and delivered to the League's Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery (215 W. 57 Street, 2nd Floor) between Oct. 29 - Nov.6 during Gallery Hours. (Gallery Hours: M-F 10am-9pm, SA-SU 10am-4pm. See website and social media for special closures.) 
• Work will be on view Nov. 7 - Dec. 2, 2024.
• Work must be picked up from the League's Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery (215 W. 57 Street, 2nd Floor) between Dec. 5-11 during Gallery Hours. (Gallery Hours: M-F 10am-9pm, SA-SU 10am-4pm. See website and social media for special closures.) 
• Submission is free.