Melissa Kirsch from the New York Times reflects on how art helps us live – and why we should all help art and artists survive – during the pandemic, and always. Read the story here. And if you can, support Read More …

“The idea for this email came from wanting to feel good. Enjoy.  😂🎵😖” – Jean McElvane

NIAD artists Jean McElevane returns to our blog with a two-part post. The idea for her first post came from “favorites that were found at the very last moment, or to be saved for later, like for the end of Read More …

Designed by Eric Wrenn Office New York 128 pages / 52 color plates Marlon Mullen has had solo exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary, Atlanta, GA (2015) and White Columns, New York, NY (2012). His work has been included in group exhibitions Read More …

From the New York Times: The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of many American families. Monica Duffey, 61, looks forward to the day before Christmas Eve. That is the day, every year, that one of her brothers picks her Read More …

View it. About the exhibition My art is my children. I make what I like and share it with the world. With projects I make in detail, I look at what’s in front of me. Anything I’ve made in the Read More …

As winter is upon us and the nights are getting longer, NIAD artist Jean McElvane has chosen the perfect Top 20 playlist: all songs about dreams and dreaming. Enjoy!

What do the winter holidays mean to you this year? At NIAD, this is the time when we look back at the year’s accomplishments and learnings, recognize the hard work of staff, appreciate our supporters and donors, and prepare for Read More …

Welcome back for the second edition of our Holiday Gift Guide. This latest version features loads more gift ideas for you including a few terrific paintings and drawings (perfect for any wall). Another highlight of the guide is an inspirational Read More …