Arts & culture is not extra. It is essential. And we must fund this sector accordingly. Last week, I was honored to address the leaders of many incredible NYC non-profit museums, performing arts centers, historical societies, zoos, and botanical gardens. @CIGNYC@NYCCouncil
I'm very proud of @NYCMayor & @NYCSpeakerAdams down payment on NYC's creative economy this Exec Budget. This nearly $23M investment will support local arts organizations 🎨large🎻and🖼️small🎺across the 5 boroughs, strengthening this critical $110B sector!
The Little Venue That Could program is a new grant from @IndieSpaceNYC that will award 2-year $10K grants to NYC-based dance and indie theater venues with annual budgets under $750K. The application deadline = June 26. Learn more: https://t.co/0zPpJWNQuF https://t.co/oNvq0tKo9g
It’s all about that BASELINE. Today, Council Member Ossé joins the cultural community for a rally to urge that the Mayor fund $50 million (with $40 million baselined) to arts and culture in New York City.
Thank you @vincentdonofrio for bringing this heart-filled book into the world AND for dedicating the book (and its proceeds) to @QueensTheatre#TheatreForAll professional training program for Deaf/Disabled actors. You’ve been an amazing teacher, friend and advocate.
The @actorsguildnyc is offering the Open Stage space grant to theatre companies. The grant includes a $5,600 credit towards booking 80 hours of theatre space at Guild Hall, and $1,000 for performer/director stipends. Applications are open until May 31. https://t.co/kF3F62XADY
“We’re more powerful together.” Culture@3 Panelists Lucy Sexton @ny4ca1, Sade Lythcott @natblacktheatre and Taryn Sacramone @tarynsacramone share an insightful presentation on building community and being of service to one another #aamcNYC
No place on 🌐 defines diversity like Queens. There can be no revival for NYC without our arts and culture.
Congratulations, @QueensboroDance Festival, on your 10-year anniversary!
Thank you for bringing dance to the plazas and streets in Queens and celebrating our cultures!
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Be a part of it 365 days a year! Broadway is unmatched, we have the best restaurants in the world, and our museums and landmarks are must-see. Enjoy the city and get a great deal during NYC's Winter Outing from January 17 and February 12.
The deadline for the Pay Your People grant application is TONIGHT, THURSDAY DEC. 1, at 11:59pm. It only takes 10-15 minutes to fill out. https://t.co/Fuzx9ufE2s
If you are an indie theater company, production, or venue and you need $1,000 to pay your people, this is for you!
Attend a 2023 Queens Arts Fund info session! QAF offers project-based grants to Queens-based artists, collectives, & small non-profit organizations to support the local production of artwork & cultural programs. Register: https://t.co/5ybbri6tKg @nyfacurrent@NYCulture@QNSArts
My set up the last two weeks teaching storytelling to students through @QueensTheatre’s Theatre for All program. I absolutely loved teaching this class.
We cannot wait! TOMORROW, @ParsonsDance will deliver TWO beautiful, innovative, and fascinating dance performances on our stage at 2 and 8 PM!
We still have a few tickets left, so hurry before it's SOLD OUT! https://t.co/3KSsKplFN4
Join us next Tuesday, Nov. 1, to co-work at SigSpace from 12-5:30pm to work with fellow artists and arts workers. Randi will be there to help anyone fill out their Pay Your People grants in person. If you’re interested in joining, please email [email protected]!
DO YOU WANT $1,000 TO PAY YOUR PEOPLE? NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives & venues should take 15 minutes & apply here for @IndieSpaceNYC's Pay Your People Grants, to pay historically excluded artists that work in and on your shows [WEBSITE] https://t.co/F88s8JAb14.