Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (LoMA)
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy (LoMA), at 350 Grand Street, gives every student daily arts classes in theater, dance or visual art, with no audition or portfolio needed to apply.
| Address | 350 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 |
|---|---|
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Admissions | Educational Option, unscreened (no audition) |
| Students | 263 |
| Main office | (212) 505-0143 |
| Principal | Joel Lowy |
| Website | lomahs.org |
Key dates
- October 6 to December 4, 2026High school applications for fall 2027 are open on MySchools. Students list up to 12 programs.
- Spring 2027High school offers are released.
About the school
- 9th graders rotate through drama, music, dance and visual arts, then choose an arts major for grades 10 to 12
- Reading and math support in grades 9 to 11
- AP English Literature and AP Psychology
- Performances and exhibitions with partners such as the Whitney Museum and Park Avenue Armory
- Dance team Chimera Concepts; basketball, softball and bowling through PSAL
- No uniforms
The school is one of five in the Seward Park Campus at 350 Grand Street, between Essex and Ludlow Streets. Students across the campus share PSAL sports teams, the pool and some clubs. Nearest subway: F, M, J or Z to Delancey Street–Essex Street.
Visiting and parents
LoMA holds open houses each fall; dates are posted on lomahs.org, which also has a parent support page. Call (212) 505-0143 with questions.
How to apply
Students apply in 8th grade (or as first-time 9th graders) on MySchools, listing up to 12 programs in order of preference. NYC Public Schools' announcement has tips for choosing. Families new to the city after the deadline enroll through a Family Welcome Center.
Questions parents ask
Do you need to audition for LoMA?
No. LoMA is unscreened; no audition or portfolio is required.
What arts does LoMA offer?
Theater, dance, music and visual arts, with a 9th-grade rotation and an arts major in grades 10 to 12.
Official links
Last checked October 15, 2026. We re-check this page every week against Lower Manhattan Arts Academy's own website and NYC sources. Details change, so confirm anything important directly. Something to add or correct? Tell us.