Manhattan Chinatown Art Studio · Portfolio Classes
246 Grand St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002, Manhattan Chinatown. Fri 3–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm.
Classes at the Manhattan Chinatown Studio
- Portfolio prep for top art colleges, university art programs and art high schools
- Foundation art, ages 4 to adult
- Scholastic Art Awards (Gold Key) coaching
- Adult life drawing, 18+ — see figure.unaaart.us
The Met and MoMA are close by, so students see real masterpieces and train their eye. Easy by subway, with a Friday after-school class.
Address: 246 Grand St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002 · Open in Maps
Hours: Fri 3–5pm · Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
Teachers and results
Founded by Chengju Li, founder of Territory Painting; mentors include former RISD admissions officer David Paolino and RISD professor John Hames (see Faculty). 200+ admitted to art schools with scholarships since 2019 (see Admissions and Student Work).
Chengju Li
Principal & Founder · Founder of Territory Painting
Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) · RISD Advanced Study
David Paolino
Former RISD Admissions Officer & Professor
Rhode Island School of Design
John Hames
Professor of Fine Art
Rhode Island School of Design
Also nearby: Flushing Studio
33-70 Prince St #C2, Flushing, NY 11354 · Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
Outside New York?
Take our online portfolio program and join the Rhode Island intensive during breaks.