VISUAL ARTS · DEA MUSIC & ART
Artists
in Staten Island.
Artists is DEA’s studio art program for ages 5 and up in Staten Island. Explore artistic foundations through drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage.
A fresh idea. A new way to make it.

ROOM FOR DISCOVERY
A fresh idea.
A new way to make it.
Drawing · painting · 3D work. Explore these areas with guidance suited to the current program and student.
See like an artist.
Explore observation, composition, color theory, and visual storytelling.
Experiment with materials.
Draw, paint, sculpt, and collage while developing practical techniques.
Build your portfolio.
Learn from the work of artists and collect pieces that show your developing skills and ideas.
GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAM
Ideas become things you can see.
DEA’s studio art program brings traditional art-school foundations into an age-appropriate setting. Students explore how artists make choices and try different materials and techniques themselves.
The program provides materials and instruction for building a body of artwork. Ask about the current projects, class format, and how work is collected or shared as the student progresses.
Meet the DEA facultyLET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL
A clear first step.
A little possibility.
Talk with DEA about the learner and the current program before making plans.
Share your starting point.
Tell us the student’s age, interests, experience, and what they hope to explore.
Find a workable fit.
Discuss the class format, teacher, schedule, and participating campus.
Know what comes next.
Confirm tuition, materials, availability, and any trial or assessment arrangements before enrolling.
DEA IN STATEN ISLAND
Find your place to begin.
Start with your preferred campus. Contact DEA to confirm this program’s current locations, teachers, age groups, and schedule; availability varies by campus.
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Grasmere
1481 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10305Explore this campus
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Eltingville
4350 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10312Explore this campus
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Bulls Head / Willowbrook
1409 Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10314Explore this campus
Talk with DEA: (718) 370-7733 · Explore all locations
A LITTLE CLARITY
Good questions.
Helpful answers.
Get to know the program before taking your next step.
What age is Artists for?
Artists is designed for ages 5 and up. Younger children ages 3–4 can explore Jr. Artists.
Are art materials provided?
DEA’s Artists program lists materials as provided. Confirm what is included in the current class and whether anything should be brought from home.
Does this class include more than painting?
Yes. The program includes drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, color theory, composition, and visual storytelling.
What does the program cost, and when is it offered?
Contact DEA for current tuition, session length, class times, materials, and availability. Share the student’s age and the program that interests you so the team can explain the relevant options.
A NEW THING TO DISCOVER
