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New York City Celebrates More Than $210 Million In Funding At 80 Cultural Nonprofits Citywide

DCLA has announced over $210 million in new funding for capital projects at 80 cultural nonprofits across New York City, supporting arts and cultural infrastructure.

Photos: Inside the New 42 Gala Honoring Tom Harris and Rennie Harris

Just last night, New 42 presented  their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, titled Celebrating Times Square: Every Corner Tells a Story and recognizing the vital role that exposure to the performing arts for young people plays in the cultural and economic vibrancy of Times Square and New York City. Check out photos from inside the event here.

The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center Breaks Ground On Accessibility Project During Annual Three Kings Day Celebration

The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center breaks ground on an accessibility project during its annual Three Kings Day celebration.

Photos: Public Theater Breaks Ground for Revitalized Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and Cultural Affairs, yesterday broke ground on the final phase of construction for a revitalization of the 61-year-old Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out photos of what the revitalized space will look like!

New York Choral Society to Present New Multi-Media Concert ANGEL OF MANY SIGNS

The New York Choral Society will preset a multi-media and multi-disciplinary production, Angel of Many Signs, November 17 and 18 at the Gerald Lynch Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets!

South Street Seaport Museum Awarded $2,011,000 By The New York State Council On The Arts

South Street Seaport Museum has received a grant award totaling $2,011,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts.

Hudson River Park Trust Reopens Chelsea Waterside Park Following $15.2 Million Overhaul

The Hudson River Park Trust announced the reopening of Hudson River Park’s newly renovated Chelsea Waterside Park section.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Launches Initiative to Reimagine Amsterdam Avenue Side of Campus

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is launching an ambitious undertaking to work with local community members and stakeholders across New York City to reimagine the Amsterdam Avenue side of its campus.

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis Honored AT The Fortune Society's Hope & Justice Gala

​​​​​​​The Fortune Society honored Oskar Eustis, the Artistic Director at The Public Theater, with its Game Changer Award, and Public Works Performers from The Fortune Society with the Spotlight Award, at its annual “Hope & Justice” Gala on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Upper West Side Block Designated 'Ballet Hispánico Way'

West 89th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam was designated 'Ballet Hispánico Way' by City Council on July 14, 2022.

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Announces $3.6 Million For Transformation of Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo announced $3.6 million in new capital funding for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the New 42 FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala

New 42 held its annual gala, The Find Your Light Gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education, at the Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7pm.

Photos: Blythe Danner Dedicates Plaque As The Rehearsal Club Celebrates May 2022 Events

The Rehearsal Club (TRC), the legendary rooming house for aspiring actresses that inspired the Ferber/Kaufman play Stage Door, is thrilled to announce actress Miranda Jones as the winner of the annual Rising Star Event at Symphony Space held May 16.

Ballet Hispánico's Noche Tropicana Gala 2022 Honored Thalía and MetLife Foundation, Raised More Than $1.1 Million

Ballet Hispánico’s Noche Tropicana Gala on May 16, 2022 at The Plaza Hotel raised more than $1.1 million in support of the organization’s artistic, educational, and community outreach programs in New York City, across the United States and around the world.

New York City Street Named in Honor of Legendary Ballet Dancer Jacques d'Amboise

 A street in New York City has been named in commemoration of the life and achievements of Jacques d’Amboise, legendary ballet dancer and founder of the arts education organization National Dance Institute (NDI).

Street in Front of New York's Lincoln Center to be Named Jacques d'Amboise Place

The northwest corner of West 64th Street and Columbus Avenue in front of New York’s Lincoln Center will be officially named Jacques d’Amboise Place. 

Hudson River Park Trust Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Chelsea Waterside Park

The Hudson River Park Trust announced today it had broken ground on the much-anticipated comfort station in Chelsea Waterside Park, kicking off the second phase of reimagining this heavily used section of Hudson River Park.

VIDEO: Watch Tributes from Ceremony Honoring Terrence McNally

Yesterday afternoon, the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Center (Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, Chair) placed a Cultural Medallion on the home Terrence McNally shared with his husband, Tom Kirdahy, for more than 20 years, in an intimate ceremony with family and friends.

Photos: Terrence McNally's Home Honored with Cultural Medallion

Yesterday afternoon, the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Center (Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, Chair) placed a Cultural Medallion on the home Terrence McNally shared with his husband, Tom Kirdahy, for more than 20 years, in an intimate ceremony with family and friends.

Governors Island Now Open to the Public Year-Round

Starting today, November 1, New Yorkers will be able to access Governors Island’s open space, cultural programming, and recreational resources beyond its traditional May through October season for the first time.