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The Gordon Parks Foundation To Host Annual Gala This May

The Gordon Parks Foundation has announced its annual gala on May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Anna Wintour, Bethann Hardison, Rashid Johnson, and Ambassador Andrew Young, with co-chairs including Alicia Keys and Spike Lee.

Jacob's Pillow Announces Indigenous Artist Commissions For The Re-Imagined Doris Duke Theatre

Jacob's Pillow announced new Indigenous artist commissions for the re-imagined Doris Duke Theatre, highlighting innovative works and cultural contributions from Indigenous performers.

American Ballet Theatre to Host 2024 Fall Gala in October

American Ballet Theatre will host its 2024 Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, October 23. Learn how to purchase tickets.

2025 YoungArts Award Competition Open Now Through October 17 

Applications for YoungArts 2025 are now open, inviting young artists across various disciplines to apply for recognition, mentorship, and support.

The National Center for Choreography-Akron Names Rosie Herrera as Recipient of Knight Choreography Prize

The National Center for Choreography-Akron has named Rosie Herrera as the inaugural recipient of the $50,000 Knight Choreography Prize, supporting artistic experimentation and career longevity in dance. Learn more about the prize!

American Ballet Theatre to Present 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May

American Ballet Theatre will host the 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May. Learn more about the event!

Photos: New 42 and New Victory Theater Host NEW VICTORY FAMILY BENEFIT

On Sunday, March 3, New 42 and New Victory Theater celebrated the return of the New Victory Family Benefit. This year’s event, titled “Circus in the City,” featured a performance of 360 ALLSTARS, followed by a circus procession led by Omnium Circus across 42nd St. Check out phtoos here!

Yannick Nézet-Séguin to Lead NYO-USA All-Stars with Daniil Trifonov

On Thursday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m., conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead  NYO-USA All-Stars, an all-star ensemble made up of alums from Carnegie Hall’s acclaimed National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

American Ballet Theatre 2023 Fall Gala to be Presented at the David H. Koch Theater in October

American Ballet Theatre will host its 2023 Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 P.M.  

2024 YoungArts Application Now Open

YoungArts, the national foundation for the advancement of artists, is now accepting applications for its prestigious annual competition.

Connie Butler Appointed Director Of MoMA PS1

Sarah Arison, Chair of the Board of MoMA PS1, and Glenn D. Lowry, The David Rockefeller Director of The Museum of Modern Art, today announced that leading contemporary art curator Connie Butler has been named  Director of MoMA PS1.

Building Plans Announced For Reimagined Doris Duke Theatre

Jacob's Pillow has announced building plans for the reimagined Doris Duke Theatre, a flexible theater on the site of the original Doris Duke Theatre, which was lost to a fire of undetermined cause in November 2020. In replacing what was lost while looking to the future, Jacob's Pillow seeks to create a future-forward dance theater as it looks ahead to its second century. 

Clive Chang Appointed President of YoungArts

YoungArts has announced the appointment of Clive Chang as its new President, following an extensive, months-long national search overseen by a search committee of YoungArts' Board of Trustees.

Deneé Benton, Matt Doyle, Norm Lewis & More to Take Part in New 42 FIND YOUR LIGHT Gala

Today, New 42 announced the in-person return of their annual gala, celebrating the power of the performing arts and arts education. The Find Your Light Gala will return to the  Plaza Hotel on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7pm.

HOME: Reimagining Interiority, A YoungArts Spring Exhibition Takes Place in April

YoungArts, the national foundation for the advancement of artists, presents Home: Reimagining Interiority, a new group exhibition that explores the significant ways Black visual narratives respond to the dynamic cultural, political, social, economic and intimate changes that have forced us to (re)interrogate previous conceptions of Blackness and home.

YoungArts Announces 40th Anniversary Season Programming

YoungArts announces today programming details for the organization's upcoming 40th anniversary season with creative and professional development opportunities supporting YoungArts award winners at every stage of their careers and public programming in Miami, New York and online.

Kara Medoff Barnett to Step Down as Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre

Kara Medoff Barnett, Executive Director at American Ballet Theatre since February 2016, will step down this fall to assume a new leadership role at First Republic Bank leading social impact marketing and strategy and developing the First Republic Foundation.

YoungArts Application Now Open For 2022 Competition

All YoungArts award winners will receive financial awards of up to $10,000, opportunities to work with leading artists and will become eligible for exclusive creative and professional development support throughout their careers.

MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS: WHERE NOW IS Coming to AMERICAN MASTERS

Michael Tilson Thomas was considered the great young hope of American classical music, becoming a star overnight and gaining international recognition in 1969 when he stepped in mid-concert for ailing Boston Symphony conductor William Steinberg.

2021 National YoungArts Foundation Application Now Open

The nation's leading arts competition for young artists is now accepting applications through October 16, 2020. Accomplished artists ages 15-18 years old (or in grades 10 - 12) are encouraged to apply online at youngarts.org/apply.