News - Urban Arts

“The Vanishing Enigma” Honored in Congressional App Challenge

September 30, 2025

NEW YORK, NY (2025) — Urban Arts, a New York City-based nonprofit that teaches digital game design as a pathway to college and wide-ranging careers,...

Impact Report: Why We Teach Video Game Design 2025

WHY GAME DESIGN? At Urban Arts, students don’t just play games—they create them. As the...

September 12, 2025

Impact Report: College Access 2025

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August 21, 2025

Joelle Blackstock Named 40 Under 40 to Watch

Urban Arts is celebrating our Director of Post-secondary Success Joelle Blackstock being included in Crain’s...

July 30, 2025

Why Learn Video Game Design?

Why Learn Video Game Design with Urban Arts? We program hard fun for the future’s...

July 8, 2025

Philip Courtney, CEO, Named Notable Leader in Philanthropy 2025

Philip Courtney Named a Notable Leader in Philanthropy in New York City Urban Arts CEO...

June 9, 2025

CEO Philip Courtney X Spark ⚡️ Talk

Urban Arts CEO Philip Courtney delivered the energized Spark Talk "Video Gaming: An Equitable On-Ramp...

June 5, 2025

COLLEGE ACCESS 2025 A New Generation of Game-Changers Takes the Next Step

Urban Arts is thrilled to celebrate our seniors as they commit to colleges across the...

May 15, 2025