explore the beautiful Pratt Munson campus, located in upstate New York.

The campus boasts exquisite architecture, the prestigious Munson art collections, a sculpture court, internationally renowned galleries, comfortable on-campus housing, dining options, and modern, fully-equipped studios.

Visit us on Campus

We’d love to host you and your family for a visit to our Utica campus. Campus tours take place on Thursdays and Fridays weekly, reservations are required. Interested in visiting campus another time? Contact admissions. 

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 *NEW!  We are now offering class observations to all prospective students. Interested in setting up a time? Email admissions@prattmunson.edu. Please note: Classroom observations should be requested at least one week before your intended visit. 

Interested in viewing our campus from the comfort of your home? Check out our virtual campus tour!

2025-26 National and Regional Portfolio Day Events

Visit Pratt Munson in your town!            
Register for an upcoming event by visiting, https://nationalportfolioday.org These events are an excellent opportunity to meet with us to discuss your interests in art and design and to receive feedback and advice on your artwork/portfolio as well as information about Pratt Munson, our programs, and requirements.            

Full listing of the events we'll be attending below!      
→ 9/13, Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Institute College of Art          
→ 9/27, Houston, TX @ Norris Conference Center
→ 9/28, Dallas, TX @ Meadows School of the Arts             
→ 10/12, Sarasota, FL @ Ringling College of Art and Design          
→ 10/18, Hartford, CT @ Hartford Art School, University of Hartford
→ 10/19, Boston, MA @ John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center            
→ 10/25, New York, NY @ Jacob K. Javits Convention Center              
→ 11/2, Rochester, NY @ Rochester Institute of Technology              
→ 11/9, San Francisco, CA @ California College of the Arts  

 

Portfolio Reviews & Counselor Meetings (by appointment)

Counselor meetings and portfolio reviews are optional and simply to give you advice and feedback on your work/portfolio. They are not required for admission.

Our counselors are happy to answer questions about Pratt Munson's requirements, programs, and campus. Review our portfolio guidelines online. Meetings last about 30 minutes and will be held in person or over Zoom.

Meet with a counselor

 

Directions

How to Get to Pratt Munson 


Pratt Munson is centrally located at 1200 State Street in Utica, New York.

Directions

  • From Points East or West
  • Take New York State Thruway (I-90) Exit 31, follow Downtown Utica signs, and proceed 1.5 miles south on Genesee Street.
  • From Points South
  • Routes 12 and 8 to Downtown Utica, take Court Street Exit, proceed two blocks, turn right onto State Street, proceed three blocks.
  • From Points North
  • Routes 12 & 8, follow Arts District signs to Court Street exit, turn left, proceed one blocks, turn right onto State Street, proceed three blocks.
  • Use our campus map to find your way once you arrive.

Travel and Hotel Accommodations

Airports                     
Syracuse, NY - Hancock Airport, 55 miles from campus                 
Albany, NY - Albany International Airport, 93 miles from campus               

Transportation                     
Uber/Lyft - Airport and local transport                
All American Limousine, 315.337.4818 - Airport transport      
Around the Clock Cab and Car Service, 315.922.7711 - Airport and local transport     
           
Hotels                     
Hampton Inn - 172-180 N. Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502, 315-733-1200   
Home2 Suites by Hilton - 119 N. Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502, 315.733.1000  
Holiday Inn Express - 23 Wells Avenue, Utica, NY 13502, 315.724.2726