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The Daily OrangeAcademy encourages students to pursue artistic careers
By Christine Bald
Posted: 4/5/06, 12:00 AM EST Section: Pulp
In recent years, the academy has benefited from improvements in communication and facilitated travel, though its long standing rule prohibiting photography or artwork that "makes noise or plugs in" has garnered it a reputation for being old-fashioned. Blaugrund says the council is steadily making strides toward inclusion of contemporary pieces like installations and video works in galleries.
"The exploration of new mediums and audiences since 1826 has kept the academy alive," she said.
Part museum, the academy has amassed over 7,000 works since its establishment that represent the history of American art, which is seeks to share with the public in through its three New York City locations.
"Annual exhibitions have been hosted by the academy since the 19th century," Blaugrund said. "And in addition to providing revenue and exposure for the featured artists, the shows seek to increase art appreciation in America and guide public taste."
The academy is also part school though, and it dedicates much of its precious resources to educating young American artists.
Students of all types are welcomed into the academy, and courses have always been well attended, according to Blaugrund. More than 600 students enrolled at the academy last year, many of which were attracted to the flexible curriculum
"Students don't have to follow a strict set of courses," Blaugrund said, but they are encouraged to explore a variety of courses to increase repertoire.
The academy hands out $100,000 in prizes every year, according to Blaugrund, in order to "attract a younger demographic" to its ranks.
"Art has a social function to perform," she said, "and young artists will carry the torch."
"The exploration of new mediums and audiences since 1826 has kept the academy alive," she said.
Part museum, the academy has amassed over 7,000 works since its establishment that represent the history of American art, which is seeks to share with the public in through its three New York City locations.
"Annual exhibitions have been hosted by the academy since the 19th century," Blaugrund said. "And in addition to providing revenue and exposure for the featured artists, the shows seek to increase art appreciation in America and guide public taste."
The academy is also part school though, and it dedicates much of its precious resources to educating young American artists.
Students of all types are welcomed into the academy, and courses have always been well attended, according to Blaugrund. More than 600 students enrolled at the academy last year, many of which were attracted to the flexible curriculum
"Students don't have to follow a strict set of courses," Blaugrund said, but they are encouraged to explore a variety of courses to increase repertoire.
The academy hands out $100,000 in prizes every year, according to Blaugrund, in order to "attract a younger demographic" to its ranks.
"Art has a social function to perform," she said, "and young artists will carry the torch."
