Founded in 1825, the National Academy of Design promotes art and architecture in America through exhibition and instruction. As the leading honorary society for visual artists and architects in the United States, we advocate for the arts as a tool for education, celebrate the role of artists and architects in public life, and serve as a catalyst for cultural conversations that propel society forward.
The National Academy of Design is presenting Whose America?, an exhibition that examines the United States’ relationship to the history of ‘America’ in all of its pluralities.
The National Academy of Design announced nine public mural projects as recipients of the 2025 Abbey Mural Prize, an annual award that supports the production or restoration of public murals across the United States.