NewRaya Simpao is a Filipina artist from Manila, Philippines. Moving to the United States marked a dramatic shift in environment, sparking a deep curiosity about the possibilities of figurative painting. The foundation of her practice is a thoughtful, intentional seeing.
Raya received her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2026 and was an attendee of the Yale Norfolk School of Art in 2025. She was a recipient of the Florence Leif award and the 2026 Spring Innovate Grant. Raya has been featured by a number of arts platforms such as Nicotine Magazine, The Hopper Prize, House House Magazine, and Booooooom.
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Email:login to see emailInstagram:@rayasimpaoartWebsite:rayasimpao.comStudio:5808Building:58 2nd Ave. |
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Raya Simpao is a Filipina artist from Manila, Philippines. Moving to the United States marked a dramatic shift in environment, sparking a deep curiosity about the possibilities of figurative painting. The foundation of her practice is a thoughtful, intentional seeing.
Raya received her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2026 and was an attendee of the Yale Norfolk School of Art in 2025. She was a recipient of the Florence Leif award and the 2026 Spring Innovate Grant. Raya has been featured by a number of arts platforms such as Nicotine Magazine, The Hopper Prize, House House Magazine, and Booooooom.
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Raya Simpao is a Filipina artist from Manila, Philippines. Moving to the United States marked a dramatic shift in environment, sparking a deep curiosity about the possibilities of figurative painting. The foundation of her practice is a thoughtful, intentional seeing.
Raya received her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2026 and was an attendee of the Yale Norfolk School of Art in 2025. She was a recipient of the Florence Leif award and the 2026 Spring Innovate Grant. Raya has been featured by a number of arts platforms such as Nicotine Magazine, The Hopper Prize, House House Magazine, and Booooooom.
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| Tier Type | Rent Range |
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| A | $500 - $800/month - new, interior studios |
| B | $801 - $1200/month - midsized studios, many with features like windows or running water |
| C | $1201 - $1600/month - larger, windowed studios |
| D | $1600+/month - our very largest studios, some with private entrances |
