Theatre for the New City to Host ART START UP Event for Community Members to Engage Artists in Dialogue 12/27

Art Start-UP! The East Village/Lower East Side contribution to a Cultural Plan for New York City.

Art Start-UP! was inspired by The City Council's revision to the city charter to create a plan for the City that brings its culture to the fore in the minds and hearts of our fellow New Yorkers.

A completely diverse and unique group of artist panelists will hear the wishes of the community. What kind of Art is missing! What do they love! What do they want more of! What are the issues facing the community that are in the way of enjoying more Art-Theater, Dance, Music, Poetry, Visual Art! What are the economic barriers to Art in our community, and how can we overcome them! How can the government help and how can it help without censorship or favoritism!

This event will help to bring our community together in the face of the challenging times that are ahead.

The cultural life of our district affects the City, the Nation and the World At Large. The East Village/Lower East Side, with its uniquely diverse population, culture and economic mix, has particular needs that should be nurtured in the City's Plan. We are calling on people from our Churches, Mosques, Synagogues, Schools, Settlement Houses, NYCHA and other residences to attend and speak out. We will have a panel of artists from different ethnic, racial, religious, LGBT and other communities to hear concerns and ideas for the future.

This Free Event will be sponsored by the following neighborhood restaurants: Iggy's Pizzeria, McSorley's Bar and Grill, Moishe's Bakery, Geena's Grill,

Haveli and Banjara Restaurant, La Palapa, China Star, Veselka's Restaurant, Paquito's, Rai Rai Ken, Pinks Tex Mex,

Free food tastings will be served.

Very often Artists speak to Artists and Artists speak to the Community. On Tuesday December 27 at 7PM, the Community will speak to the Artists.

For Information/Reservations call 212-254-1109 or info@theaterforthenewcity.net