WHAT IS THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB?

The National Arts Club is a private club whose membership is dedicated to furthering art and artists in America. We accomplish this by fostering educational programs and awards, while creating opportunities for artists to connect. Click here to learn more about the NAC.

The National Arts Club is located at 15 Gramercy Park South (20th Street) between Park and Irving Place, on the southwest corner of Gramercy Park.

Click here for a map.

Subway: Take the 6 train to 23rd Street and walk south on Park Ave. Make a left on 20th Street, and walk half a block. You will find us across from Gramercy Park.

Many events at the Club are for members only. The exceptions are Gallery shows during specific hours click here for Gallery Calendar), and specifically-designated open events (click here for an Event Calendar).

The National Arts Club's suggested dress code for non-members at open events is business casual. This code is strictly encouraged. Inappropriate attire is listed below:
Leggings, stirrup pants, capri pants
Shorts or cut-offs
Sweatshirts, sweatpants, or jogging suits
Halter dresses or sundresses
Denim of any type or in any color, including dresses, shirts, skirts, vests and/or slacks
Spandex or Lycra garments
T-shirts, tank tops or crop tops

Membership is by invitation only. To be considered for an invitation, please send a letter of interest accompanied by a cv of your achievements and volunteer history to the Club, ATTN: Aldon James, President RE: Membership Inquiry
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Yes, download the application for a solo show, and for a group show. Complete the applications as instructed and you will be contacted when the review process is complete.
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The archival records of the National Arts Club, covering the years 1898-1960, are housed at the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, located at 750 9th Street, NW, Victor Building, Suite 2200, in Washington, D.C. (202.633.7950). Microfilm copies of the records are available at the New York branch of the AAA, located at 1285 Avenue of the Americas, lobby level (212.399.5015), and at the Boston Public Library; the Amon Carter Museum, Forth Worth, Texas; the M. H. de Young Museum, San Francisco; and the Huntington, Library, San Marino, California.

The NAC records should be consulted by anyone wishing to do research on club history, including tracing past members and exhibitions.
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