What you put into a young person's education determines what they put into the world.
NYC Salt is a high-level residency and mentorship program providing students with professional tools, guidance, and opportunities to develop their creative voices and careers in the visual arts.
OUR IMPACTWhat's NYC Salt
A high-level residency and mentorship program providing students with professional tools and industry-standard training since 2008. We bridge the gap between creative passion and professional excellence.
Learn more →Our Mission
To create opportunities for underserved youth to develop their creative voices and establish successful careers in the visual arts through mentorship and world-class equipment access.
Learn more →Our Vision
A diverse visual arts landscape where young artists from all backgrounds have the skills, confidence, and professional network to influence global culture and share their unique stories.
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Dulce Marquez: Family & Home
Through intimate portraits and everyday moments, Dulce captures the warmth and complexity of family life in New York City with a deeply personal lens.
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Grace McNally: Creative Journey
Grace brings a director's eye to her photography, constructing layered visual narratives that blend documentary instinct with bold aesthetic choices.
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Your purchase of a print helps fund our photography programs and gives young artists a platform to showcase their work.
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Your donation can provide critical resources for our programs and help young photographers reach their potential.
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Blow Up Gallery
Emerging Artists
20th Anniversary
NYC Parks
