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WELCOME TO

CHURCH STREET SCHOOL
FOR MUSIC & ART

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"Students who have had the opportunity to grow and thrive in an environment that supports curiosity, discovery, and creative expression have more self-confidence. They are more self-aware. This may be the most important gift we can give them in this complex and ever-changing world."

—Dr. Lisa Ecklund-Flores, CSSMA Co- Founder & Former Executive Director

Program Highlights

Registration is ongoing for the Spring, Summer, & Fall 2026 semesters at Church Street School!

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AFTER SCHOOL ART

Spend a creative afternoon with Church Street School by enrolling in one of our 60-minute art classes, or Creative Arts Club, our three-hour art studio after-school program. 

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our hands-on programs provide young students with fundamental art and music experiences designed to excite and physically engage them allowing their unique artistic voice to shine through!

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ADULT PROGRAMS

CSSMA’s Adult Programs are the perfect place for a mid-week creative respite. From Yoga, to Painting and Drumming. There is something to suit a wide range of interests and schedules.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

No artistic stone is left unturned during summer programs at Church Street School. Students are guided through creative exploration with classes that touch on topics ranging from textiles to rock music. 

Blog

OUR BLOG

Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Draw, Paint, & Sip

Every Friday | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

41 White Street, NYC 10013

 

​​​​Let your creativity flow while sipping on your favorite drink at our weekly Draw, Paint, & Sip event - a perfect blend of fun and artistry!

Taught by interdisciplinary artist Scott Walsh, each Friday evening class focuses on different techniques or media including charcoal, still life, watercolor, portraits, and more!

 

$20 in Advance | $25 at the Door 

Drinks and Materials Included! 

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Wednesday, June 10th | 6:45pm

41 White Street, NYC 10013​​​

Head to Duane Park this week for a live showcase featuring

Church Street School's

Band Factory Ensembles. 

This mid-week show is free for all ages and will kick of Duane Park's Summer Music Series!

Don't miss out on your last chance to see these talented musical ensembles perform live this school year!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Duane Park Band Factory Concert

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The Downtown Beats Free

Community Concert & Sing Along

Thursday, June 11th | 7pm

212 North End Avenue, NYC 10282

Join Church Street School's Adult Chorus at Asphalt Green BPC for

an evening of beautiful music and 
community-building in remembrance of Tom Goodkind! ​​​​​​​​​​​

All proceeds from donations support the Tom Goodkind Scholarship for Band Factory at CSSMA.

Free Entry for All ages!

Thank you to our Sponsors:

City Council Member Chris Marte, Asphalt Green, Battery Park City Authority, & NYC Department for the Aging.

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