About Us
Bold Art Society
Bold Art Society is a creative movement with a mission: to give young artists the same life changing opportunities that student athletes receive in sports. We believe it’s unjust that while student athletes are surrounded by infrastructure, investment, and clear pathways to professional careers, student artists are often left navigating their journeys alone. Bold Art Society was founded to change that — permanently.
Through bold programming like Next New York and a growing portfolio of original productions, we are building a pipeline that connects where student artists are today to where they dream of going. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, fashion designer, actor, musician, or visual artist — we offer real-world opportunities to get paid, get trained, and get seen.
Next: New York
State-wide, month long competition and festival, built as the arts equivalent of high school athletics championships, Next New York spotlights excellence across visual art, fashion, music, theater, and film, while giving students real-world exposure, mentorship, and the support they need to thrive.
Our Productions
Our productions aren’t just performances — they are platforms. Each one is designed to employ young and emerging artists while also teaching them the creative, technical, and professional skills needed to thrive in the workforce. Every show, every workshop, and every mentorship experience is a stepping stone toward building a sustainable creative career.
Our Founder
Frank Bold
Executive Director
NYC high school art teacher by training and an artist by nature, Frank has developed programs that span visual art, theater, music, fashion, and filmmaking—always with an emphasis on youth empowerment, Pan-African solidarity, and societal change. Whether organizing immersive gallery installations or launching statewide art competitions, Frank’s mission remains clear: build a pipeline that turns raw student passion into sustainable creative careers.
