Jason Beckman and Jason Colodne of Colbeck Capital Provide Support for The New York Academy of Art

NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colbeck Capital Management, a leading, middle-market private credit manager focused on strategic lending, today confirmed its support of the New York Academy of Art. The recent donation will go toward helping fund scholarship opportunities for prospective and current students at the Academy. Scholarships provided are highly competitive at all academic levels and reflect the institution's commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and equal treatment for all applicants.

The New York Academy of Art's graduate programs are indicative of the programs founded in the early 1980s with an emphasis on developing figurative and representational artists. The Academy now boasts one of the largest collections of figurative art along with serving as host to a number of iconic New York City events including The Tribeca Ball. Degree programs at New York Academy of Art combine technical training with fine arts development to encourage artistic expression with a solid foundation.

Scholarships offer a variety of funding opportunities to help graduate students achieve their academic goals while offsetting a portion of the costs for aspects such as tuition and housing. Applications are representative of student accomplishments and open to international artists as well as students in the first and second years of their academic pursuits. Funding represents a wide variety of donors including Colbeck Capital Management whose ongoing support helps qualifying students balance the expenses tied to their creative arts education.

New York Academy of Art is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering a "new generation of artists" by combining studies in conventional skills and present-day conversations. All students are encouraged to find their own personal mode of expression while contributing to the contemporary art scene. Boasting the first graduate school for figurative art, the Academy continues to be a bastion of creativity and learning for the entire arts community.

About Colbeck Capital Management

Colbeck Capital Management is a leading, middle-market private credit manager focused on strategic lending. Colbeck partners with companies during periods of transition, providing creative capital solutions. Colbeck sponsors its portfolio companies through consistent engagement with management teams in areas such as finance, capital markets and growth strategies, distinguishing itself from traditional lenders. Founded in 2009 by Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman, the principals have extensive experience investing through market cycles at leading institutions such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

SOURCE Colbeck Capital Management