Municipal Art Society

The Municipal Art Society of New York ( MAS) was founded in 1893 and is a non-profit member association, which are characterized by their outstanding work in the fields of urban design, urban planning, contemporary architecture, historic preservation and public art in the five boroughs of New York City has rendered outstanding.

The Municipal Art Society has its headquarters in the 457 Madison Avenue in the left wing of the historic Villard Houses. The ground floor is open to the public. Here is a gallery, take place in the regularly changing exhibitions and the prestigious bookshop in the MAS, which is known for its large stock of literature for architecture, urban history and design.

The MAS provides a number of awards for people and organizations that have increased by its services, the quality of life for New York City each year.

2001, the organization was significant initiator of light memorial Tribute in Light, which was published in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, two columns of light over New York.