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New York State Summer School of the Arts

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Our Schools

Ballet

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School of Ballet

June 30, 2019 to July 26, 2019

National Museum of Dance
Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

Choral

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The 2013 School of Choral Studies at the Chautauqua Institute

School of Choral Studies

July 7, 2019 to August 3, 2019

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York

Dance

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Dance Performance

School of Dance

July 14, 2019 to August 10, 2019

National Museum of Dance
Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

Media Arts

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School of Media Arts

July 13, 2019 to August 9, 2019

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York

Orchestra

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School of Orchestral Studies students practicing

School of Orchestral Studies

July 21, 2019 to August 17, 2019

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

Theatre

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School of Theatre

June 30, 2019 to July 27, 2019

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York

Visual Arts

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School of Visual Arts student painting

School of Visual Arts

July 6, 2019 to August 2, 2019

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York

Calendar

School of Theatre Opening Day

June 30, 2019 - 2:00pm

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York

School of Ballet Opening Day

June 30, 2019 - 2:00pm

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

School of Visual Arts Opening Day

July 6, 2019 - 2:00pm

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York

School of Choral and Vocal Studies Opening Day

July 7, 2019 - 2:00pm

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York

School of Media Arts Opening Day

July 13, 2019 - 2:00pm

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York

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Latest News

Now Hiring: Program Associate

May 22, 2019

NYSSSA is hiring a Program Associate to begin in the Fall of 2019. This is a provisional full-time position located in Albany, NY.

NYSSSA Summer Internship

May 8, 2019

We are hiring an undergraduate or graduate student for an internship with us! For details about the position, see the below information.

NYSSSA Internship

November 13, 2018

We are hiring an undergraduate or graduate student for an internship with us! For details about the position, see the below information.

NYSSSA Receives Award for School of Theater

January 10, 2018

January 10, 2018

School of Theater Recognized by New York State Theatre Education Association for its Commitment to Furthering Educational Theater

Auditions are underway!

January 9, 2018

Auditions and portfolio reviews for our 2018 summer program are underway! Check out our brochure for your perfect program and apply today!

Employment applications for NYSSSA 2018 are available.

NYSSSA is accepting employment applications for Residential Life Staff in all schools. Visit our employment page for more information.

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The New York State Summer School of the Arts is a program of the Office of Cultural Education, New York State Education Department.

NYSED General Information:
(518) 474-3852

Contact NYSSSA

NYS Summer School of the Arts
New York State Education Department
Office of Cultural Education
Cultural Education Center, Room 10D79
Albany, New York 12230

nysssa@nysed.gov

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NYSSSA is a summer arts residential intensive program that includes individual and group instruction in seven schools: ballet, choral studies, modern dance, visual arts, media arts, orchestral studies, and theatre.