Guided Tour of the Academy of Arts & Letters

Tour Highlights:

Explore the Beaux-Arts buildings of the Academy of Arts and Letters at Audubon Terrace in Washington Heights
Learn about the history of this honor society dedicated to fostering and sustaining interest in the arts since 1898
Browse contemporary works of art that span multiple disciplines and generations at the Academy's Fall exhibitions
Step inside the Cass Gilbert-designed auditorium, noted for its acoustics
Visit the Portrait Gallery and Members’ Room, rarely open to the public

Photographs Courtesy of the Academy of Arts & Letters

About this Event:

Founded in 1898 for the “advancement of art and literature,” the American Academy of Arts and Letters is a member-led honor society of architects, artists, composers, and writers who foster and sustain interest in the arts. Arts and Letters occupies three 1920s buildings at the west end of the Audubon Terrace cultural complex.

On this tour, members will be led by Director of Development, Veronica Bainbridge to see current art exhibitions, step inside Beaux Arts spaces rarely open to the public, and visit the newly renovated 700-seat auditorium!

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