IMPACT
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Impact by the Numbers:
Our model focuses on consistency and growth. We don't just host events; we build habits.
45% Retention Rate: Nearly half of our artists return for multiple sessions.
The 10% Club: One in ten artists joins us for five or more sessions, proving our sustainable model sticks.
2025 Reach: 1,100+ Artists welcomed | 180+ Classes and fine art experiences hosted.
2026 Projection: 1,700+ Artists | 220+ Classes and fine art experiences.
The SLEW Standard:
We provide the highest quality resources at the city’s most accessible price point.
$0 Material Cost: Free premium art supplies for every participant at every session.
Professional Setup: Gallery-grade lighting and custom artist rigs in every session.
NYC’s Best Value: The highest quality instruction, studio materials, and environment at the most affordable ticket prices in the industry.
Economic Ecosystem:
We sustain the professionals who make the art world turn.
The Model Standard:
Collaborating with live models is the core of our program. We champion our models by providing some of the highest hourly rates in NYC.
$75/Hour Starting Rate: Leading the industry in model compensation.
The Win-Win Instructor Platform:
We empower artists to teach on their own terms by removing institutional barriers.
10% Studio Split: The lowest commission rate in NYC (Industry average: 50%+).
Price Autonomy: Instructors set their own value; we provide the space and the crowd.
Full Production: We handle promotion and video production so artists can focus on the craft.
