New Urban Arts | 384 followers on LinkedIn. We are a community art studio for high school students in Providence, providing free afterschool and summer programs. | Founded in 1997, New Urban Arts is a nationally-recognized community arts studio for high school students and emerging artists in Providence, Rhode Island. NUA is a welcoming community of high school students and adult mentors in Providence sharing space, skills, and resources to inspire creative expression. Purpose NUA’s student-led approach to learning enables young people to discover their power and develop agency.