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The Academy of Art of Highland Park is a premier teaching and learning space dedicated to classical and cutting-edge studio and field practice in the visual arts and design. Led by Chief Instructor Ana, the academy offers a range of programs for children, teens, and adults, fostering creative problem-solving, invention, and construction. With a mission to empower artists and designers to author new and relevant things into existence, the academy provides a supportive and inspiring environment for students to develop their craft. Through their portfolio program for college-bound teens, the academy celebrates the achievements of their students, who have been receiving coveted admissions and scholarships from their top college choices. Additionally, the academy actively participates in the community, serving as judges for art contests and supporting local events such as Highland Park's Arts in the Park Street Fair.Generated from the website

HistoryThe duCret School of Art is the oldest arts school in the state of New Jersey. Founded in 1926 by artist and teacher Marjorie Van Emburgh, the school was originally located in a large carriage house in a residential area of Plainfield.SpecialtiesFor 92 years duCret has nurtured many local artists as well as art collectors. The studio-based classroom experience enables students to study basics in composition, design and color theory and to prepare their own professional portfolio. Blend over 50 offered classes into a program that's right for you. duCret offers students the opportunity to express themselves through a wide range of medium.