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The faculty and students at the New York Studio School believe in the importance of drawing as the basis of understanding one's experience of the world, and that drawing is the most direct route to the examination of the language of painting and sculpture. With this in mind, the Drawing Marathon was developed in the Fall of 1988 by Graham Nickson, Dean of the School. Sculpture and painting marathons were developed soon after. Held in the first two weeks of each semester, the Marathon is an intensive, all-day program which gives the student the experience equivalent to a semester's drawing or sculpture course in most schools. The Marathon is particularly helpful to beginning students as they are able to build upon this experience when they start the semester's regular program.
The Marathon is comprised of several ateliers, taught by regular faculty and visiting artists who are present for the entire two-week session. Marathon faculty are painters and sculptors who are particularly passionate about issues in drawing and sculpture. The strength of each atelier lies in the individual approach of the faculty member. Although the experience of working from perception is thefocus of most ateliers, some have explored three-dimensional or non-objective drawing. Faculty are encouraged to work as well during the Marathon, because the experience of working beside a mature artist deepens the awareness of the student. The level of commitment reached by students during the Marathon is extraordinary. Here, students confront exercises with vigor and intensity, showing that they are equal to the fierce demands of concentration and stamina required during this program. The Marathon ends with an all-school viewing of works and a reception, which encourages an exchange that broadens the experience of the individual student. This unique program, with its intensity of focus, has had a profound impact on art education nationally and internationally. It has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Artnews, and Modern Painters. Marathons in Painting are also offered in the Spring and Summer. In addition to being part of the full-time program, application to the Drawing Marathon is open to beginning and advanced artists regardless of their school affiliation. Application for the Fall or Spring Marathon is available online. Admission for the Fall and Spring Marathons follows the same requirements and procedures as the full-time
program. The deadline for application is two weeks before the first
day of the Marathon. The correct date for the deadline is on the
online application form. Fees for the ten-day course must be paid in full upon registration. Fall Marathons
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