Empowering New York's Arts and Culture

Supporting artists and communities through funding, resources, and inclusive programming for all.

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Supporting arts and culture in New York City through funding, resources, and community engagement for diverse programming.

A large mural displayed on a wall inside a building with the words 'Art is a human investment' in bold, artistic lettering. The mural includes colorful abstract designs such as circles and lines surrounding the text. The floor is tiled, and there is a person walking on the left wearing a yellow vest. The installation includes a prominent section of text explaining that it was created using donated art materials.
A large mural displayed on a wall inside a building with the words 'Art is a human investment' in bold, artistic lettering. The mural includes colorful abstract designs such as circles and lines surrounding the text. The floor is tiled, and there is a person walking on the left wearing a yellow vest. The installation includes a prominent section of text explaining that it was created using donated art materials.
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An outdoor event at the Asia Culture Center features a large audience sitting on the grass, watching a live performance on a stage. The stage is brightly lit, contrasting with the darkening evening sky. A large screen displays the performers, and there's signage for the 'World Music Festival' on the buildings.
An outdoor event at the Asia Culture Center features a large audience sitting on the grass, watching a live performance on a stage. The stage is brightly lit, contrasting with the darkening evening sky. A large screen displays the performers, and there's signage for the 'World Music Festival' on the buildings.

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Empowering artists and cultural organizations through funding, resources, and community engagement initiatives.

Public Art Initiatives

Promoting diverse public art projects that reflect New York's vibrant communities and cultural heritage.

A cultural performance features a performer in an elaborate, colorful costume with intricate designs, standing on a stage. Behind the performer, a poster on the stone wall advertises the Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival. To the right, a vibrant, golden, and orange dragon prop is partially visible, suggesting a traditional dragon dance.
A cultural performance features a performer in an elaborate, colorful costume with intricate designs, standing on a stage. Behind the performer, a poster on the stone wall advertises the Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival. To the right, a vibrant, golden, and orange dragon prop is partially visible, suggesting a traditional dragon dance.
Cultural Policy Advocacy

Advocating for policies that support and enhance the arts, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all.

A mural depicts a tree with a trunk and branches, creatively painted on a textured wall. Above the tree, large, bold letters read 'SAVE NATURE SAVE CULTURE' with the words 'NATURE' and 'CULTURE' prominently displayed in green and yellow, respectively. The background features a natural setting with trees visible above the wall.
A mural depicts a tree with a trunk and branches, creatively painted on a textured wall. Above the tree, large, bold letters read 'SAVE NATURE SAVE CULTURE' with the words 'NATURE' and 'CULTURE' prominently displayed in green and yellow, respectively. The background features a natural setting with trees visible above the wall.

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Explore diverse art reflecting New York's vibrant communities and culture.

An outdoor event setup with rows of white and black chairs arranged in front of a stage. A large sign on the stage reads 'Festival of creative industries' with a date '09.09'. The venue is surrounded by modern architecture with large windows and a brick building visible in the background. Plants and trees add a natural touch to the urban setting.
An outdoor event setup with rows of white and black chairs arranged in front of a stage. A large sign on the stage reads 'Festival of creative industries' with a date '09.09'. The venue is surrounded by modern architecture with large windows and a brick building visible in the background. Plants and trees add a natural touch to the urban setting.
A cultural performance is taking place with a large group of people forming a circle. A performer in the center is dressed in traditional colorful attire and adorned with an ornate headdress. The crowd surrounding them is engaged, raising their arms and appearing to participate actively. The audience watches intently in the background.
A cultural performance is taking place with a large group of people forming a circle. A performer in the center is dressed in traditional colorful attire and adorned with an ornate headdress. The crowd surrounding them is engaged, raising their arms and appearing to participate actively. The audience watches intently in the background.
A black and white image showing an architectural setting with two brick arch columns supporting the structure. A large banner is hung between the columns, displaying a quote about the significance of art in society, credited to George Lamming. Plaques on the wall indicate the building's historic interest.
A black and white image showing an architectural setting with two brick arch columns supporting the structure. A large banner is hung between the columns, displaying a quote about the significance of art in society, credited to George Lamming. Plaques on the wall indicate the building's historic interest.
A poster on a wall featuring a red background with a megaphone graphic. It includes a call for submissions for art due to COVID-19 disrupting regular postering activities. The poster invites artists to email their artwork for free distribution in downtown Victoria, encouraging art to rejuvenate the visual landscape during these challenging times.
A poster on a wall featuring a red background with a megaphone graphic. It includes a call for submissions for art due to COVID-19 disrupting regular postering activities. The poster invites artists to email their artwork for free distribution in downtown Victoria, encouraging art to rejuvenate the visual landscape during these challenging times.
A textured abstract background with bold strokes of orange and dark teal. Two pieces of paper with the words 'Art' and 'Advocacy' written on them are prominently placed in the center.
A textured abstract background with bold strokes of orange and dark teal. Two pieces of paper with the words 'Art' and 'Advocacy' written on them are prominently placed in the center.
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