NYU Tisch Future Artists

Future Artists is a free, 14-week pre-college program at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Students study with Tisch faculty in full-day Saturday classes and workshops, following first-year undergraduate curricula. It’s designed for students who may not have access to other arts programs in their schools or communities and who would qualify for financial aid at NYU.

Cost: free (full scholarship). Non-credit.

Dates: Saturdays, January 30 – May 8, 2027, between 9 am and 6 pm (hours vary by track). Students must attend every week and commute to NYU’s campus in Manhattan.

Tracks (apply to one):

• Future Dancers & Dancemakers
• Future Dramatic Writers
• Future Filmmakers
• Future Game Designers
• Future Imagemakers (photography)
• Future Music Moguls (recorded music)
• Future Theatre Artists

Eligibility:

• Current 9th, 10th, or 11th graders (seniors aren’t eligible)
• Live in the New York tri-state area (including Connecticut and Pennsylvania) and able to travel to NYU every Saturday
• No minimum GPA
• Can’t reapply to a track you’ve already taken

How to apply: apply online by November 9, 2026 with written responses, a creative résumé, an unofficial transcript, and one recommendation from someone who knows your arts experience (a school representative, community group leader, mentor, or coach). Students whose native language isn’t English may need English proficiency test results. Some applicants are asked for an audition or interview. See the full application requirements. Questions? Email tisch.futureartists@nyu.edu.