Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

Community

Who we celebrate

Faculty →

Chair →

Staff →

Students →

Work

We strive for

Recent Work →

Ventures →

News →

FAQs →

Apply Now →

Search

Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

Program

Our vision

Curriculum →

Mission →

Community

Who we celebrate

Faculty →

Chair →

Staff →

Students →

Work

We strive for

Recent Work →

Ventures →

News →

FAQs →

Apply Now →

Search

The Grand Assembly

The Grand Assembly

Winter Sun

Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

The Grand Assembly is a curated online community showcasing a generation of 60 and older creatives and their work to a wider audience. This multimedia web platform uses video as a tool to tell the poignant stories of its community with the goal of increasing the accessibility to this generation's work and know-how, along with the possibility of bringing them incremental income over time. The audience can connect to the community in one of three ways: buy their work, commission a project, or learn from them in a workshop.

Links

Links

The image is a triptych showing three older individuals. On the left, a woman with glasses and a dark head covering touches her chin thoughtfully. In the center, an older man with glasses smiles warmly at the camera. On the right, a woman with short, white hair and glasses looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression.A hand holds a black pen over a yellow sheet of paper with handwritten text in black ink. The paper is positioned on a light-colored surface. In the left panel, a hand holds a white rectangular object with faint markings. In the right panel, a hand is visible holding a black object with small metallic components.A screenshot displays a webpage titled “THE GRAND ASSEMBLY” on a Mac computer screen. The page features a central image of a woman with short gray hair, wearing a striped top. Below her image are several smaller images, including one of a white object resembling a head or mask, and several smaller portraits or photographs. To the right of these images are text blocks, including headings like “PEOPLE,” “PROJECTS,” “NEWS,” and “MISSION.” At the bottom of the page are navigation links, including “VISIT US!” and “VISIT VT.” The browser’s address bar shows “megrandassembly.com.”A screenshot of the Grand Assembly website displays a clean, minimalist design with a white background. The navigation bar includes links for "People," "Projects," "News," "Mission," "Connect," "Login," and "Shop." A central image shows a person in a dark jacket seated at a desk, with a white dress displayed nearby. A video player is visible in the upper right corner. Below the image are several smaller images showcasing clothing and accessories. Text elements include “How to Connect to AEA,” “Select Work,” and “Select a Blog.” A search bar is at the top, and a “Visit Us” link is at the bottom.A screenshot of a webpage displays "The Grand Assembly" logo at the top. The page includes navigation links for "People," "Projects," "News," "Mission," and "Contact." A central image shows three dolls in white dresses against a dark background. To the right, a smaller image shows a doll in a black outfit. A decorative bowl containing dark material is positioned below the dolls. Text on the right side includes descriptions of the dolls' features and location.A silver Apple iMac computer displays a website titled “THE GRAND ASSEMBLY” on its screen. The website features eight thumbnail images of people, arranged in two rows of four, each labeled with a name and a small icon. The navigation bar includes tabs labeled “PEOPLE,” “PROJECTS,” “NEWS,” “MISSION,” “CONTACT,” and “SEARCH.” A white Apple keyboard is positioned below the computer.Several clear plastic pencil cases are arranged on a wooden surface. Each case contains a collection of colored pencils and has a white label with the text "THE GRAND ASSEMBLY" printed on it. The pencils are arranged in various colors and orientations within the cases.A white envelope with a gold circular sticker reading “Please send this to a Grand Person in your life.” rests on a clear plastic bag containing other envelopes with printed text and images of colored pencils. The envelope also displays “UNIQUE CRAFT, UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS” at the top and “ZAZZLE.COM” in the upper right corner. The sticker is affixed to the center of the envelope.The image displays three white icons on a solid yellow background. On the left, a hand holding a shopping bag with the word "BUY" beneath it. The center shows a handshake with the word "COMMISSION" below it. The right side features a hand holding a book above an apple, with the word "LEARN" beneath it.The image depicts a large crowd of people moving along a city street. The individuals are out of focus, creating a sense of depth and distance. The scene is captured from a slightly elevated angle, looking down at the crowd. The text "UNIQUE CRAFT, UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS" is superimposed in white letters across the center of the image.

Newsletter

Newsletter

Newsletter

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu