The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Private college in Manhattan housing schools of art, architecture, and engineering; noted for its historic Foundation Building and public Great Hall as well as the modern 41 Cooper Square academic center.

The Cooper Union, Cooper Square, East Village, Manhattan Community Board 3, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10003, United States
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Upcoming Events (9)

Cooper Together 2026: Florida Luncheon

Thu, 19 Mar 2026at14:00

The Cooper Union hosts the Cooper Together 2026: Florida Luncheon, a networking event for Florida alumni and supporters in New York.

Free

Character Development

Mon, 23 Mar 2026at20:30

Character Development at The Cooper Union in New York offers a sharp, insightful lecture blending literary craft and practical storytelling in a thought-provoking, accessible talk.

Free

Apple: The First 50 Years

Tue, 24 Mar 2026atAll day

Apple: The First 50 Years unfolds at The Cooper Union in New York, tracing the fruit's cultural mythos through design, art, and history in a visually lush, thought-provoking exhibition.

Free

Future Relic

Wed, 25 Mar 2026atAll day

Future Relic erupts at The Cooper Union with a forward-looking art showcase where digital sculpture, video textures, and sound collages fuse memory with tomorrow in a bright, cavernous gallery space.

Free

Trans Ecologies: Ohan Breiding and Jill Casid in Conversation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026at18:00

A conversation exploring ecological terrains and cross-disciplinary perspectives with Ohan Breiding and Jill Casid at The Cooper Union.

2026 CUAA Founder’s Day Awards Ceremony

Thu, 26 Mar 2026at21:00

The 2026 CUAA Founder’s Day Awards Ceremony at The Cooper Union in New York blends a formal conference with celebration, honoring standout alumni and campus leaders inside the iconic, brick-and-masonry halls of the institution.

Free

Geometric Letters and Architecture: From Antiquity to Enric Miralles and Beyond

Mon, 30 Mar 2026atAll day

Geometric Letters and Architecture traces a visual arc from antiquity to Enric Miralles, staged at The Cooper Union, weaving typography, geometry, and architectural ideas into a vivid exhibition.

Typographic Signals: Phototypesetting as a New Form of Writing

Mon, 6 Apr 2026at14:30

Typographic Signals: Phototypesetting as a New Form of Writing at The Cooper Union traces the shift from metal to light, exploring how typesetting shaped modern writing in a lively design lecture.

May Day and the Commons

Thu, 30 Apr 2026