Top 25 Arts education nonprofits based in New York, United States

“Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City.”

“AILEY is a nonprofit organization comprised of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Extension, and Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs.”

“The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc, a not-for-profit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to the preservation and development of the legendary Apollo Theater through the…”

“Greenwich House responds to the urgent, ongoing, and diverse needs of our community by offering health, human services, education, and arts programs that foster wellness…”

“Growth as an actor and growth as a human being are synonymous." The Stella Adler Studio of Acting is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the perpetuation of this…”

“Part palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory fills a critical void in the cultural ecology of New York, supporting unconventional works in the performing and visual arts…”

“Recipient of a 2025 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre | Located in NYC’s Times Square Powered by New 42 Under the leadership of President & CEO Russell Granet, New 42nd…”

“The Children’s Arts & Science Workshops, Inc.(CASW) is a 501(c)(3) organization created to engage at-risk youth in a range of age-appropriate programs and activities that will…”

“Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a school, a world-class company, a leading arts education program - Dancing…”

“Mission: TDF, a not-for-profit organization, was created with the conviction that the live theatrical arts afford a unique expression of the human condition that must be sustained…”

“Third Street provides high-quality music and dance education through virtual and on-site, public-school and community programs, as well as an arts-infused preschool, to New…”

“Symphony Space is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center on the Upper West Side in New York City where bold programming, presented in a uniquely warm and welcoming…”

“Harlem School of the Arts stands apart among the premier arts institutions in New York City as the sole provider of quality arts education in four different disciplines: Music…”

“Creative Art Works is a 37-year-old nonprofit that empowers young people through the visual and multimedia arts.”

“The New Victory opens new worlds to young people and families through extraordinary performances, education and engagement programs.”

“ArtsConnection is a nationally recognized non-profit arts education organization with a 45-year history of giving New York City public school students, pre-kindergarten through…”

“The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) established in 1971 to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives.”

“The mission of The Joyce Theater Foundation is to serve and support the art of dance and choreography, promote the richness and variety of the art form in its fullest expression…”

“National Dance Institute (NDI) transforms the lives of children through the arts.”

“Free Arts NYC empowers youth in underserved communities through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence and skills to succeed.”

“The mission of TheaterWorksUSA is to create exceptional, transformative theatrical experiences that are accessible to young and family audiences in diverse communities throughout…”

“Bronx Charter School for the Arts is a public school founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key catalyst for the academic and social success…”