The Art Academy of Long Island Now Offering Open Studio Time

This spring, the Art Academy of Long Island in Merrick expanded to include an "open studio" where artists can come and use the space to create their art or hang out and have a cup of coffee. For the month of June, the Art Academy is offering free use of its studio space, including use of easels, and student supplies.

The "open studio" allows visitors to have uninstructed, open work time. This time is offered to any enrolled students, kids or adults, as extra time to come in and peacefully work on any projects they want. The studio provides basic materials but artists can also bring in their own mediums to play with. 

If you want to come in and use the space but you are not a student of the Art Academy, you can sign up for a studio membership for $40 a month. 

Another new addition to the studio is the coffee bar in the front half of the studio which serves locally roasted coffee from Brooklyn. Each cup of coffee is individually ground and made fresh to order. Parents are welcome to stay and relax during private classes or can even join in during the open studio hours. All are welcome to experience the amazing art being created by local and aspiring artists while enjoying an expertly brewed cup of coffee.