Marquis Studios hosts a variety of special events to build community and support our work.
Each year we are proud to host special events that celebrate student work, shine a spotlight on our programs, and help generate vital support that allows us to provide high-quality arts programs to under-resourced communities across the five boroughs of New York City.
We are grateful to be supported by a community of individuals who share our passion for the arts and believe that all students can succeed through creative learning. We hope you'll join us at an upcoming event to help support equitable arts access for all New York City students!
Thank You for Supporting the 2026 Spring Benefit!
2026 Spring Benefit
To Marquis Studios’ incredible friends and supporters, we want to say Thank You for making the 2026 Spring Benefit a night to remember!
Over 100 guests gathered at 54 Below to celebrate the power of arts education. We were happy to host the Danny Sinoff Trio for a special benefit performance of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.
Funding for the arts is more critical than ever. Attendees heard directly from Principal Julie Cavanagh how Marquis Studios’ programs have made a difference for students in Red Hook, Brooklyn for more than 20 years.
View the 2026 Spring Benefit Slideshow
Inclusive Impressions
In March 2025, Marquis Studios was honored to present Inclusive Impressions: An Extension of Light, An Expression of Ability in partnership with Sotheby’s. This weeklong public exhibition, which highlighted the work of New York City public school students with disabilities, culminated in an evening reception for supporters and community members.
The collected paintings featured in Inclusive Impressions were created using technology-assisted and adaptive painting techniques designed to enable students with disabilities, including limited mobility, to participate in a meaningful arts experience. This exhibition was organized through Sotheby’s Community Gallery Program, an initiative that spotlights artists and creatives in partnership with mission-driven organizations. Learn more about the Community Gallery Program here.
