The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host "P.S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of NYC Kids" from June 10 through October 19, 2025, a juried exhibition featuring 138 artworks by prekindergarten through grade 12 students from New York City public schools. The works were selected from over 950 submissions by a panel including the late artist Tony Bechara and Met staff, spanning painting, mixed-media, and sculpture. A ceremony at The Met Fifth Avenue on June 10 will coincide with the Museum Mile Festival, and the Times Square Advertising Coalition will display 43 of the works on OUTFRONT's screen, The Cube, starting June 17.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the transformative role of arts education in New York City public schools, providing young artists with a platform at one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions. It underscores the partnership between The Met, NYC Public Schools, and Studio in a School NYC, demonstrating how arts programs foster creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills. The event also reflects broader efforts to make art accessible to students, with The Met offering free visits to over 88,000 public school students annually.