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Collections

The American Academy of Arts and Letters has a collection of over 1,700 works of fine art, 25,000 books by or about members, and original manuscripts of musical and literary works. Our institutional archives include member correspondence, photographs, press clippings, board minutes, and administrative records from 1898 to the present.

For inquiries related to our collections and archive, please write archives@artsandletters.org.

Art Collection Highlights

Our art collection includes paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photography, and decorative arts from the late 19th century to the present by members of Arts and Letters, with notable works by John White Alexander, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and John La Farge. A selection of works from the collection may be seen in our auditorium and library during public tours and events. We regularly loan artworks from our collection to museums.

Painting of a nude woman shown seated and from behind against a rocky outcrop overlooking water. One arm holds a mirror to her face and the other arm is raised to her face, which is turned away from the viewer.

Childe HassamAphrodite, Appledore, 1907–08Oil on canvas82 × 56 inchesAmerican Academy of Arts and Letters; Hassam Bequest, 1936

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Contact

American Academy of Arts and Letters

Audubon Terrace New York, NY 10032

Galleries Audubon Terrace Broadway between West 155 and 156 Streets New York, NY 10032

Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm

Office 633 West 155 Street New York, NY 10032

Office open by appointment


Galleries Audubon Terrace Broadway between West 155 and 156 Streets New York, NY 10032

Thursday through Sunday, 12-6pm

Office 633 West 155 Street New York, NY 10032

Office open by appointment

(212) 368-5900
info@artsandletters.org