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As we celebrate our 54th Annual Gala, join us in supporting our mission and empowering students to integrate who they are with what they learn, shaping a future of Arete.
The Studio School, founded in 1971, is an independent day school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan serving children ages 2-14. Studio’s approach educates children from the inside out, uniquely empowering them to integrate who they are with what they learn. We offer an interdisciplinary curriculum where children learn to think critically and creatively, cultivating original thinkers who achieve academic excellence and a life-long love of learning.
Our Annual Gala, to be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, is our largest fundraising event of the year and a time when we seek advertisements and tributes from our community, including families and friends, business partners, corporations, and more. Join in and be part of our beautiful Souvenir Journal to celebrate our school and all those we care about.
The Studio School is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization bearing tax-ID 13-2684082. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
As we celebrate our 54th Annual Gala, join us in supporting our mission and empowering students to integrate who they are with what they learn, shaping a future of Arete.
It takes curiosity, freedom, and an open mind to see things in a new way. Founded in 1971, The Studio School offers children in preschool through eighth grade an interdisciplinary curriculum in which children learn to think critically and creatively. The School is committed to creating a community that celebrates the richness of life and the common bonds of all humanity.
Our Annual Gala, to be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, is our largest fundraising event of the year and a time when we seek donations of quality and value from our neighbors and community. These contributions, to be sold at auction, may include:
The Studio School is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations directly support our programs and students and are greatly appreciated. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Thank you for your generosity.