Going through my photos I came across this one, and I realized that this is the essence of what art in New York is really about; its availability to the public.
We, the New Yorkers don’t even have to go to museums or galleries in order to see great paintings or sculptures. They are all around us: engraved in sidewalks, painted on walls, and hanged behind windows.
Having much competition coming from the street art and outdoors performances New York museums try variety of methods with the purpose of appealing to larger public. MoMa for example has “pay as you wish” on Fridays between 4:30 and 8:15; The Brooklyn Museum of Art offers suggested contribution; and Guggenheim Museum Soho is free everyday. In addition to those promotions many museums in the City offer free entrance for all the teenagers that attend high school in the city, and free entrance for those who are under the age of 16.
What is interesting to mention, is that many countries, including France, take example from our art promotion and appreciation policy and plan to put them in place within their borders.  They believe that promoting art between teenagers will help them develop emotionally and academically, for as it was proven many teenagers do not frequent museums for the reason that the lack in money. Developing one’s personal culture and knowledge broadens people’s horizons and opens their eyes to many interesting opportunities.
Personally I find that providing free access to art is a great objective. Teenagers from all the social classes are able to attend exhibits and familiarize themselves with works of world-class artists. Seeing in person a Picasso’s painting or Warhol’s prints is an experience of the same rang as being in a presence of a queen (in this case, a royalty amongst its genre).  Being able to say “Yeah, I saw that…” while talking about Monet’s picture is making my heart skip a beat, every time I say it out loud, and I say it’s great.