The National Academy of Design (National Academy) has announced its relocation to a new office and gallery space in Chelsea. The 7,815 square-foot space at 519 West 26th Street was secured with the assistance of Denham Wolf Real Estate Services. Founded in 1825, the National Academy is an honorary society for artists and architects that looks to advance its mission of promoting art and architecture through exhibitions, education, and research.
Gregory Wessner, executive director of the National Academy of Design commented on this exciting news: “This move reaffirms our commitment to contemporary art and architecture while creating a dynamic hub for new work and ideas in these fields.” By relocating their headquarters to Chelsea they are able create more opportunities for collaboration between like-minded individuals which will help them achieve their goals as an organization even better than before.
