About UNAA ART — NYC Art Portfolio School Founded in 2018
Founded in New York in 2018 by artist Chengju Li — focusing on art education, portfolio development, and admissions guidance for the world's leading universities and art schools.
Portfolio Preparation for Top Art Schools
UNAA ART (United Nations Artists Associates Inc., Chinese name 联合国际艺术教育) was founded in New York in 2018 by artist Chengju Li — focusing on art education, portfolio development, and admissions guidance for the world's leading universities and art schools.
Today, UNAA ART operates campuses in Manhattan, Flushing, and Providence, Rhode Island, and serves students from around the world through online classes.
Chengju Li: Building Portfolios. Shaping Futures.
Founder of Territory Painting · Founder of UNAA ART. Chengju Li studied at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) and pursued advanced study at RISD. He helps students build distinctive portfolios, think creatively and develop a clear artistic identity.
Under his leadership, students have gained admission and scholarships to leading institutions including RISD, Parsons, Pratt, SVA, Harvard, Columbia, and NYU. His educational philosophy emphasizes originality, critical thinking, and the development of a unique creative voice.
Through portfolio-based education and personalized mentorship, Chengju Li continues to help students transform artistic potential into academic achievement and future success. Learn more at chengjuli.com.
Territory Painting →Milestones 2018–2026
UNAA ART Founded
UNAA ART founded in New York by artist Chengju Li.
Portfolio training begins
Portfolio training begins; first student admitted to Harvard (Art, BA/MA).
Top art schools & scholarships
Admits to Parsons, Pratt and Ringling with full & major scholarships.
Harvard full scholarship
Harvard full scholarship, admitted to four Ivy League schools.
NYU · RISD · CMU
NYU $70,000/yr scholarship; RISD and CMU admits.
Seven full scholarships
One student earns full scholarships from seven schools.
RISD graduate scholarship
RISD graduate full scholarship and stipend.
MIT · RISD · Parsons · CalArts
Admits to MIT, RISD, Parsons, CalArts and more.
Ivies & community art
Cornell, CMU, RISD and Parsons admits; Principal Li joins NYC community art events for artists with disabilities.
Thirteen disciplines. One studio standard.
Portfolio preparation programs across a wide range of disciplines — designed to support both undergraduate and graduate admissions. See Portfolio Programs.
A Decade of Admissions Success
UNAA ART has helped students gain admission and scholarships at some of the world's most prestigious universities and art schools, including:
- Harvard University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
- Parsons School of Design
- Pratt Institute
- School of Visual Arts (SVA)
- Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Results reflect individual student achievements and are not a guarantee of admission. UNAA ART is not a partner of these universities; students were admitted through their own portfolios and applications.
Three Campuses. Endless Possibilities.
Across Manhattan, Flushing, and Providence, students learn, create, and build competitive portfolios while preparing for admission to leading universities and art schools worldwide.
Flushing Studio
33-70 Prince St #C2, Flushing, NY 11354
Sat & Sun 10am–5pm · Across from the Hilton, steps from the 7 train
Manhattan Chinatown Studio
246 Grand St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002
Fri 3–5pm · Sat & Sun 10am–5pm · Grand Street, 3rd floor, Manhattan Chinatown
Providence, RI Studio
216 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
Summer & school-break intensives, 8 hours a day · A short walk from RISD
We help students discover, create, and arrive.
We are committed to helping students discover their talents, develop creativity, build competitive portfolios, and pursue opportunities at the world's leading institutions.
Founded in 2018
An art portfolio school rooted in New York.
Arts Education Division
Established in 2018.
Three studios
Manhattan · Flushing · Providence.
International Faculty Network
Mentors from RISD, Parsons, SVA, FIT and more.