Ages 6–18 · Flushing, Queens and online · Since 2006

Raising creative thinkers and problem solvers

For 20 years, our small classes have taught students to draw, paint and think like designers. Those skills carry into every subject and career.

  • Frizzy Dream 2025 Gold
  • Near the Rocky Shore 2016 Gold
  • A Call From the Other Side 2025 Gold
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20 years

Teaching since 2006

National medals

Scholastic Art Awards

Ivy League & RISD

Where our alumni study

165

Five-star Google reviews

More than drawing

Skills that last beyond the art studio

Every piece a student makes is a design problem to solve. The habits they build here, like planning, testing ideas and taking feedback, help in school, in college applications and in any career.

Design thinking

A strong painting is a series of decisions about composition, light and story. Students learn to plan, sketch options and choose the best one, the same process used in architecture, engineering, medicine and product design.

Problem solving

When a piece isn't working, students learn to figure out why and try another approach. Teachers coach them through it instead of fixing it for them.

A trained eye

Students learn to look closely, judge their own work honestly and explain their choices. That confidence carries into every subject.

Our alumni have gone on to study art, architecture, physics and more at Harvard, Yale, RISD, MIT, Stanford and Cornell.

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Student work

National medal winners from our studio

A selection of the many pieces by our students that won national medals at the Scholastic Art Awards. Select any piece to see it larger.

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Reviews

What families say

5.0 165 Google reviews

A few words from parents, students and alumni on Google and Yelp.

“Under their care and instruction, my two children have gone from having little interest in art to absolutely loving it and making incredible progress.”

Mike C.

Parent of two

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“My daughter has been in MorningSun for nearly 7 years. She drew her first painting in her 6th grade, and today she received an admission letter from Swarthmore College!”

Skye W.

Parent

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“As a current architecture major at Cornell, I am constantly employing the skills I've learned at MorningSun, whether it's in drawing, painting, 3D modeling, or designing.”

Steffie C.

Alumna, Cornell Architecture

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“Because of the portfolio I've built here I was able to get into Laguardia High School as well as RISD for college.”

Ziquing H.

Student since 8th grade

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“She never feels bored while trying variety of drawing, sketch, oil painting… etc for straight 3 to 4 hours in MorningSun.”

Warren L.

Parent

Google Review
“Under their guidance, my child not only improved her art skills tremendously but also created an outstanding portfolio that got her into dream university.”

Ying C.

Parent

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Tryout class

Start with one class

Your child joins a regular class and gets personal guidance from our teachers. It's the easiest way to see whether MorningSun is the right fit.

  1. 1

    Choose a level

    Pick your child's grade below and pay online. It takes about two minutes.

  2. 2

    Fill out the student form

    The form appears right after checkout, so your teacher knows your child's age, experience and goals.

  3. 3

    Come to class

    Stop by any time during class hours, Friday to Sunday, at our Flushing studio, or join online.

Foundations

5th grade & below

Drawing and color basics through guided projects, with a focus on observation and patience.

$72.40 2-hour class

$70 goes toward your first term

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Portfolio Builder

6th grade to HS sophomore

Technique and original ideas for specialized high school applications and art competitions.

$93 3-hour class

$90 goes toward your first term

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College Portfolio

HS junior & above

A finished portfolio for art, design and architecture programs, or for students applying to any major.

$123.90 4-hour class

$120 goes toward your first term

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Results

Where our students go next

Many of our students are admitted to LaGuardia, Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and Hunter College High School. Our alumni study art, architecture, physics and more at colleges like these.

Median financial aid package over 4 years of college
$100k
Largest package, a full ride
$400k+
Starting salary for many alumni after college
$150k+
  • Harvard
  • Princeton
  • Yale
  • RISD
  • MIT
  • Stanford
  • Columbia
  • Cooper Union
  • Cornell
  • Carnegie Mellon
  • UPenn
  • Pratt
  • Brown
  • Dartmouth
  • SVA
  • Parsons
  • UChicago
  • Johns Hopkins
  • NYU
  • Duke

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Teachers

Learn from working artists and designers

MorningSun Art is a family-run studio. Many students stay with the same teachers from grade school through their college portfolio.

Oliver

Principal of MorningSun Art School

  • BFA in Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), 2019
  • Fine Arts graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

Yang (Mr. Z)

Founder of MorningSun Art School

  • MFA in Multimedia Design, with published work across print, digital and fine arts
  • Head of Medical Media at the VA Medical Center

Visit us

Location and Class Schedule

Classes run all year at our Flushing studio and online. Students come at least once a week for 2 to 4 hours, and can arrive any time during class hours.

Class hours

Friday
4:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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FAQ

Questions parents ask us

Don't see your question? Call, text or email us at (917) 765-8648.

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How much do classes cost after the tryout?

Regular classes cost about the same per class as the tryout. The exact term price depends on the program your child joins, for example specialized high school prep or college portfolio. Call or text us and we'll give you a quote.

Are art materials included?

We cover all art materials used in the studio during the tryout class. Students are required to bring a set of basic art materials with themselves when taking our regular classes. We will provide our recommendation list of art materials. You can also get the materials from our inventory, we charge close to what they cost us.

Does the tryout fee count toward tuition?

Yes, within one month of the tryout class if the students sign up with our term program, $70, $90 or $120 of the tryout fee (depending on the level) goes toward the first term.

What ages and levels do you teach?

Students from 6 to 18, or above. Classes are grouped into three levels, 5th grade and below, 6th grade to high school sophomore, and high school junior and above.

When are classes?

Friday 4 to 8:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5:30 PM, all year round. Students are required to attend one class a week, for 2 to 4 hours, at any time during class hours. There is no fixed start or end time, so your child can arrive and leave when it suits your schedule.

What will my child work on in class?

Every student gets projects and studio artwork tailored to them. Teachers choose each project based on your child's level, skill and interests, so beginners build strong foundations while advanced students work toward competitions and portfolios.

Can my child take classes online?

Yes. Many students outside the New York area take our live online classes and make studio-quality work from home.

Do your teachers speak Chinese?

Yes. Our teachers speak English and Chinese, so you can call or text us in either language.

Portfolio services

Your artwork, as a portfolio website

For artists, art students and art professionals with physical artwork. Bring your paintings, drawings and other pieces to our Flushing studio. We photograph them and build a custom portfolio website you can share with galleries, clients, schools and collectors.

Serving the NY, NJ & CT tri-state metro area Website ready 1 week later

Drop off

Leave your artwork at the studio and pick it up at a later time.

Photography session

Book an appointment and stay while we photograph your artwork. Plan for a few hours.

Artwork

$50 per piece

Each piece is photographed and added to your portfolio.

  • Drop off, or book a photography session
  • Website ready 1 week later
  • Add more pieces any time

Hosted website

Free custom website

Your portfolio lives on morningsunart.com with its own link.

  • Custom layout, colors and fonts
  • Your own link at morningsunart.com/portfolios
  • No setup fee

White label

$250 one-time setup fee

Your portfolio on your own domain, with no mention of MorningSun Art.

  • No MorningSun Art branding
  • Free help deploying your website
  • Free help setting up your domain (bring your own domain)

Featured portfolio of the month

Henry Jiang

See how a finished portfolio looks and feels.

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Want your own portfolio?

Email or text us your availability to plan a drop-off or book a photography session. We speak English and Chinese.

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Classes Friday to Sunday, in studio and online

See what your child can make

Classes are small, so every student gets real attention from a teacher. A tryout is the easiest way to find out if we're a good fit.

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132-15 41st Avenue, Suite CA1, Flushing, NY 11355 · (917) 765-8648 · 中文 & English