The National Academy of Design, in New York, (often termed simple The National Academy) is an honorary association of American artists, with a museum and aschool of fine arts .
It was founded in 1825 by Samuel F. B. Morse, Asher B. Durand, Thomas Cole and others “to promote the fine arts in America through instruction and exhibition”.
It houses a public collection of over five thousands works of nineteenth and twentieth century American art .
It has had several homes over the years, but is now on Fifth Avenue and 89th Street .
The School offers Studio tuition, Master Classes, Intensive Critiques, various Workshops and Lunchtime Lectures. Scholarships are available.
Members of the National Academy of Design
Some of the better-known members of the Academy have included:
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