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Aesthetic Realism Foundation
141 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
Telephone: 212.777.4490

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For general inquiries and information, please fill out the brief form below.

Scheduling consultations / auditing classes

To schedule an Aesthetic Realism consultation or to audit a class, call 212.777.5055, Mon–Fri, 2–6 PM (ET). For class audits, submit this brief form if you prefer.

To request email announcements

To receive email announcements about each new issue of the Foundation’s international journal, The Right of Aesthetic Realism to Be Known, and about classes, submit a request. In addition, when the Aesthetic Realism Foundation begins again to have in-person events, you’ll also receive email announcements about public seminars, dramatic and musical presentations, and more.

Terrain Gallery

The Terrain Gallery is open Wed, Fri & Sat, 1-5 PM (ET). The current exhibition is Surface to Begin With — featuring silkscreens of the 1960s by Steve Poleskie and the artists of Chiron Press. You can also visit the Terrain Gallery online. If you have a question, please fill out the form below.

 

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        • Aesthetic Realism and Hope
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        • The Drama of Mind, Introduction
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        • Aesthetic Realism and Learning, Introduction
        • Aesthetic Realism and Learning, Part 1
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        • Mind and Schools by Eli Siegel, Part 1
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    New York, NY 10012
    212.777.4490

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    • About
      • About Us
      • Mission Statement
      • What Is Aesthetic Realism?
      • Eli Siegel, Founder
      • Faculty
      • Some Background
    • Calendar
    • How to Study
      Aesthetic Realism
      • Classes
      • Consultations
      • Workshops for Educators
      • Outreach
    • Events
      • Public Seminars
      • Theatrical & Musical Matinees
      • Saturday Night Presentations
      • Directions
    • Periodical
    • Library
      • Online Library
      • Films & Videos
      • Blog
      • Lectures
      • News Archive
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