Make Your Passion a Profession
Art cannot be merely learned; it is experienced and built from within.
With rich and culturally diverse New York City as its backdrop, CUNY is an ideal launching pad for anyone looking to express their ideas and vision through media like music, fine art, film and more, while turning their passion into a professional career.
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Best Music Colleges in N.Y.
College of Staten Island
Best Value Schools, 2023
#3
Best Public Colleges for Film & Photography in N.Y.
Brooklyn College
Niche, 2023
#7
Best Public Colleges for Performing Arts in N.Y.
City College of New York
Niche, 2023
#9
Best Painting & Drawing Programs in the U.S.
Hunter College
U.S News, 2020
Programs Spotlight
Steven Alesso
Music Major, Brooklyn College
By drawing on Brooklyn College’s inclusive and embracing culture, Steven has been elevating the voice of the euphonium to new heights through Yamaha Music and TikTok, where he has gained more than 100k followers.
Jordana Hanono
Studio Art Major, Hunter College
Jordana is a young Syrian artist who has exhibited her art in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and Italy. She continues to hone her skills at Hunter, where student artists are learning from and inspiring one another.
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Learn From the Best
Renowned Musicologist
Kofi Agawu
Distinguished Professor of Music
The Graduate Center
Agawu is a recipient of multiple awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Dent Medal from the Royal Musical Association. He has also held the role of George Eastman Visiting Professor at Oxford University.
Six-Time Emmy Winner
Debra Gonsher
Professor in the Department of Communication Arts & Sciences
Bronx Community College
Gonsher is a prolific author and producer of social justice documentaries. Her 22 films have been aired on ABC affiliated stations nationwide, addressing topics like health and girls’ education.
Social Justice Filmmaker
Alexandra Juhasz
Distinguished Professor of Film
Brooklyn College
Our Teddy Award-winning scholar of film and media studies and feminist digital humanities has screened films on social topics, including AIDS and trans issues, at international film festivals.
Your Future Job Title
- Actor
- Art Director
- Choreographer
- Dancer
- Film Producer
- Film/Video Editor
- Fine Artist
- Museum Curator
- Music Producer & Composer
- Photojournalist
- Special Effects Artist & Animator
- Videographer
Get Hired by Top Organizations
Your Potential Income
(NYSDOL Median Salaries)
$66K
Fine Artist
$80K
Special Effects Artist & Animator
$102K
Producer & Director
$110K
Film & Video Editor
$151K
Art, Drama & Music Teacher
Get There With CUNY
CUNY Cultural Corps provides internship placements for students from various CUNY campuses at various Cultural institutions throughout NYC. We also provide professional development workshops throughout the academic year to students in the program.
Study at Our Cultural Centers
Aaron Copland School of Music
Queens College
Located in the city’s most diverse borough, this distinguished music school has a supportive community to help you foster musical connections that will last a lifetime.
Department of Theatre and Speech
City College of New York
Meet industry professionals, casting directors and agents while sharpening your skills and pushing yourself to reach your highest potential.
Queensborough Performing Arts Center
Queensborough Community College
History, talent and diversity take center stage at this 800-seat venue, which has hosted more than 1,200 performances over the last half a century.
School of Arts and Sciences
Hunter College
Experience the vibrancy and diversity of a dynamic community at Hunter Dance, located in the heart of New York City, where you can explore and master a wide range of styles.
School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts
Brooklyn College
The world-class faculty at the Conservatory of Music, many of whom are Grammy and Guggenheim winners, are ready to inspire the next generation of musical arts innovators.
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