High School of Art & Design-John B. Kenny Gallery
245 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 752-4340
http://www.artanddesignhs.org/
https://insideschools.org/school/02M630
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_of_Art_and_Design
Open: Seasonal when school is open and only at certain times of the year
Fee: Free-check in with the security guard
I passed the High School of Art & Design when I was touring the Turtle Bay neighborhood in Manhattan for my blog, MywalkinManhattan.com. The school was open during the Spring Break and some of the kids were in the school were taking classes. The security guard let me walk around and then he asked me would I like the see the art gallery. I said sure and I was able to explore the John B. Kenny Gallery.
John B. Kenny was Ceramist and an administrator who saved the school and created the school with three other artists in 1936. He founded the school with artists Henry Cordes, Mildred Harston and Jerod Magon.
The School History:
https://www.biblio.com/the-complete-book-of-pottery-by-kenny-john-b/work/59670
https://muse.jhu.edu/article/598110/pdf
The School Mission Statement:
The Mission of the High School of Art & Design is to inspire, educate and fully prepare our gifted students to become exceptional artists. Through a unified curriculum that incorporates a broad spectrum of disciplines integrating art, technology and academics, our students are prepared to go on to college and careers with industry-standard mastery in the major of their choice.
With a commitment to promoting strong ethical values and professional demeanor, we strive to foster a sense of community among our students, staff and parents. We are dedicated to engendering student’s productive, creative and innovative participation in the world of visual arts as concerned and caring citizens of the global community (School Mission Statement).
John B. Kenny artist
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/242318.John_B_Kenny
The Gallery is full with Alumni and student art and it revolves at various times of the year. It is a nice size gallery full of interesting art. There was a combination of sculpture, painting and paper sculpture in the gallery.
The John B. Kenny Gallery is very interesting
I was only able to spend a short time in the gallery but it is a hidden gem tucked in the side of the main entrance and just talk to the security guards at the front of the school and they will let you tour on your own.
Check it out when the school reopens in the Fall.
Visiting a Museum: The Unique, Unusual, Obscure and Historical 
Check out this small gallery tucked in the entrance of the High School of Art & Design when school is back in session.
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