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THE AIMS
It is w ith special cognizance of the needs of the American w orld of arts, that the Master Institute of United Arts was organized on November
17
,1931
. Despite the present plenitude of schools it was felt that there was still needed one w hich would b r in g a new message to the legion of those seeking for Beauty and fo r a m e diu m of creation. P r im a r ily , the aim of the Master Institute of United Arts is to in s till into its pupils an unsw erving devotion to the highest ideals of art. It aims also to b r in g to youth a new inspiration for the un ity of all arts. In the present t u r m o il men have learned that in art is to be found the one solace, the one bridge of understanding between all h u m a n ity . But if the arts would endure and gain strength ; if they would accomplish their m ission in the need of today’s chaos, they must eschew partisanship and unite their forces. The Master Institute of United Arts is a im in g to help the achievement of this ideal by im p a r tin g to the student not only a profound comprehension of his own medium of expression b u t also a respect and understanding of the crafts of his fellow artists. W it h such a broader aspect, we may strive towards that time when creators of all branches w ill jo in forces and battle side by side for the c o m in g apotheosis of Art.
THE FACULTY
In the accomplishment of its aims the Master Institute of United Arts has had the privilege of e n listin g a faculty of artists of broad vision and ideals.
Each members af the staff has gained distinction in his respective art as well as in teaching, and perhaps no more representative list of instructors in all arts has ever been assembled in one staff.
STUDENT ADVANTAGES
The opportunities fo r general culture not possible in private or home study are especially emphasized in the Master Institute of United Arts.
For the strengthen ing of the u n ity of the arts, and to fu r th e r artistic i n t er cour se between the various departments, the Master Institute provides fo r its stu
dents a series of lectures dealing w i t h all arts. To the lectures all students en
rolled in the Master Institute in any department, have the privilege of free attendance. The lectures w i l l be given by some of the most em inent autho
rities and w i l l deal w i t h phases of music, p a in tin g , sculpture, architecture, dram a and art c ritic is m , literature and related subjects.
In addition to the lectures, the Master Institute w i l l present d u r in g the year, exhibitions, productions and concerts by students and v is itin g artists.
By l i m i t i n g the size of its classes, the Master Institute also assures each student of in d iv id u a l attention, and the essential personal relation between the student and teacher is constantly maintained.
Especial effort is made by the Master Institute to arouse the children in the various departments to creative expression. This is accomplished th ro u g h group meetings and talks on A r t to the children.
A N E W HOME
W i t h i n ils short history the Master Institute of United Arts has made such strides in its e n rollm en t and influence that a considerable increase in quarters has been fou nd necessary. The Master Institute has now purchased a spacious permanent home at 3 10 Riverside Drive, w hich it w i l l occupy at the b e g in n in g of the new term , Oct. 8, 192З. The unusual location of the house, as well as its splendid accommodations w i l l give the students o p p o rtu n ity of w o r k in g un
der the most in s p ir in g conditions. The lib ra ry , studios and recreation rooms w i l l enable the student to spend his free hours at the Master Institute to excel
lent advantage.
A dd itio na l conveniences are assured in an A r t and Music Shop where the stu
dent may purchase his supplies and music at the most reasonable prices. A Tea Room has also been established fo r the convenience of the students.
As the Master Institute of United Arts provides courses fo r students in all grades of advancement, no previous requirements are stipulated. Those stu
dents, however, who desire to enter advanced courses, are required to show evi
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dence of previous education or practice. In the ease of students in music, this may be done th ro u g h a hearing before members of the directorate and faculty and in the graphic arts, th ro u g h examples of the student’s w ork.
As the Master Institute m aintains a h ig h standart of scholarship and de
portement, it is essential that every enrolled student adheres to the necessary qualifications.
CERTIFIC ATE OF THE SCHOOL
A Certificate of the Master Institute of United Arts w i l l be granted to stu
dents in all departments who have satisfactorily completed the prescribed cour
ses and have passed the requirements made by the directorate and faculty.
SCHOLARSHIPS AUD PRIZES
Provision has been made fo r the g ra n tin g of a n u m b e r of scholarships.
These are awarded com petitively solely 011 the basis of m e rit, to those students who seem best endowed to take f u l l advantage of the o p p o rtu n ity offered to them. In addition to the scholarships provided by the Master Institute, there w i l l be the fo llo w in g special awards of m erit.
Rabindra Nath. Tagore Scholarship
An annual award to an advanced student in the school p ro v id in g one year’s tu itio n in p a in tin g .
Maurice Maeterlinck Scholarship
An annual award p r o v id in g a year’s tu itio n in the p a in tin g department.
Nicholas Roerich Scholarships
Two annual awards each p r o v id in g a year’s tu itio n in the music depart
ment.
Louis L. H orch Scholarship
An annual award p r o v id in g one yean’s tu itio n in the piano department.
The Master Institute has also made provision to grant several prizes for the most notew orthy w o r k done by the students d u r in g the school year. The Master Institute w i l l also purchase for its permanent collection the best w o rk done by a p u p il in the p a in tin g and sculpture départements.
T h ro u g h the co-operation of Corona M u n d i, In c ., Internation al A r t Center, the Master Institute is enabled to award each year, to the most w o r th y students in each department, a w o r k of art, a im in g thereby to inspire the students to greater in tim a c y w ith creative works.
CONTEST
Under the auspices of Corona M u n d i, Inc., the Master Institute of United Arts w i l l hold several contests each year, to w h ic h students of the school as well as outsiders are eligible. For the ensuing year the contests planned are as
follows :
C om pétition fo,r the Best Song
To be w ritte n to the text either of a Psalm or one of the poems of Ra
bin dra Nath Tagore, or one of the poems of W a lt W h itm a n . Contest to close on Dec. 12, 192З.
Com petition f o r a Costume Design
The Theme fo r the Design to be based on Atlantis. Contest to close March 9, 192Д.
Details and conditions of each contest w i l l be announced subsequently and may be had on application to the Master Institute of United Arts.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Enrollm ents fo r the fa ll term w ill begin on September i5 th , in all cour
ses. The opening date fo r all courses is October 8th. Private instruction may be begun before or any tim e after that date by special arrangement.
The regular school session w i l l last fo r th irty -fiv e weeks, closing on June 7th. D u r in g the session the fo llo w in g holidays w i l l be observed
T h a n ks g iv in g Day ... November 3o
Christmas Vacation ... December 22 to January L in c o ln ’s B irthday ... February 12
Washnigton's Birthday ... February 22 S pring Vacation ... A p r il 12-21
SUMMER SESSION
A sum m er session of six weeks w i l l be held opening on June 25 1924 . This w i l l include Elective, Master and N orm al Classes, and private instruction in all subjects. Details of this w o rk w i l l be given in a later announcement.
TERMS OF ENROLLMENT
The Master Institute of United Arts is open to students of either sex and any age. A ll students entering the Master Institute do so w it h the distinct unders
tan din g that they w i l l adhere to all regulations of the Master Institute and are expected to m a in ta in the h ig h standard set by the Institute.
Students may enroll any tim e d u r in g the school year.
It is understood that all students e n r o llin g in October are enrolled fo r the entile season of 35 weeks and are liable fo r the f u l l tu itio n . Those entering later in the year w ill be enrolled fo r the balance of the season.
No deductions are made fo r absences fr o m lessons or fo r w ith -d ra w a l before the (‘lose of the season. In the case of an absence where the cause is deemed sufficiently serious by the directorate and where notice shall have been given in w r it in g at least twenty fo u r hours in advance of the tim e scheduled for the lesson may be made up at the convenience of the teacher. No class w o rk which is missed can be made up.
A ll tu itio n fees are payable in advance and are calculated fo r the entire sea
son. For the convenience of the student, the Master Institu te has arranged to have the payment of tu itio n made in three equal installments, the first due upon entrance, the second on January 4th and the th i r d on March 21st. In cour
ses where the fee is small, the entire tu it io n m ust be paid upon entrance. In the classes of P a inting , Etching , Illu s tra tio n and Sculpture, payments are made on a m o n th ly basis.
All Enrollm ents, arrangements fo r hours and payments must be made direc
tly to the office.
For fu rth e r in fo rm a tio n address the Executive Director.
310 Riverside D r iv e , New York City Phones : Clarkson 0420-0421