P. S. Art 2026: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

Artwork by New York City public school students celebrating youth creativity.

Why go

The 24th annual P.S. Art celebrates student creativity across all five boroughs and District 75, showcasing how sustained arts education deepens artistic thinking from early childhood through adolescence.

What to expect

A juried selection of 125 exceptional works chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, including collages, drawings, mixed-media pieces, paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures representing diverse student voices and artistic processes.

Things to know

• 24th anniversary of P.S. Art; 19th year presented at The Met.
• 125 works selected from nearly 1,000 submissions by students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
• Includes student artists from all five NYC boroughs plus District 75, serving students with disabilities.
• Exhibition catalogue available online.
• Presented in partnership with NYC Public Schools Arts Office and Studio in a School.
• Free with Museum admission.

Plan your visit

Free with Museum admission. On view through October 26 at The Met Fifth Avenue in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education.