National Academy of Design
Professional honorary art organization in Manhattan, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Academy of Design is an honorary association of American artists, founded in New York City in 1825 by Samuel Morse, Asher Durand, Thomas Cole, Martin E. Thompson, Charles Cushing Wright, Ithiel Town, and others "to promote the fine arts in America through instruction and exhibition."[1] Membership is limited to 450 American artists and architects, who are elected by their peers on the basis of recognized excellence.
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Formation | 1863; 161 years ago (1863) |
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Type | Honorary organization, museum, and school |
Purpose | To promote the fine arts in America through instruction and exhibition |
Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 40°44′15.7″N 73°59′12.3″W |
President | Wendy Evans Joseph |
Website | www |
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