Sister Sylvester

JACK Partners On A Timely New Festival Tackling Censorship
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

JACK will present UNDOXX: A Series for Untangling Censorship, curated and organized by zavé martohardjono, Maya Simone Z., and Jamie Chan, November 6 - 23, 2024.

2024 Under The Radar Festival Unveils Additional Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

The 2024 Under the Radar Festival announces additional programming to complement its lineup of productions. Find out more about the exciting shows and events coming soon.

MAXlive 2023 Festival Starts Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

Media Art Xploration (MAX) presents MAXlive 2023: Where Is My Body?, a festival of premiere and new performances grappling with some of the most pressing questions opened up by scientific and technological advancements, and how they've reshaped our relationship to our bodies and minds.

Under the Radar Festival 2024 Unveils Additional Programming - Tickets on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Find out about the newly announced shows and programming for Under the Radar Festival 2024. Get your tickets now and don't miss out on this exciting event featuring emerging artists and cutting-edge performances.

Mike Tyus, Paula Matthusen, Kate Ladenheim, and More Join MAXlive 2023 festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

Media Art Xploration (MAX) presents MAXlive 2023: Where Is My Body?, a festival of premiere and new performances grappling with some of the most pressing questions opened up by scientific and technological advancements, and how they’ve reshaped our relationship to our bodies and minds. Learn more about the lineup here!

MAXlive 2023: WHERE IS MY BODY? Set For November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

Media Art Xploration (MAX) presents MAXlive 2023: Where Is My Body?, a festival of premiere and new performances grappling with some of the most pressing questions opened up by scientific and technological advancements, and how they've reshaped our relationship to our bodies and minds.

Onassis Foundation Announces Programming For ARCHIVE OF DESIRE: A Festival Inspired By The Poet C.P. Cavafy
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023

The Onassis Foundation announced the full schedule of events comprising the multi-disciplinary, multi-venue 'Archive of Desire': A Festival Inspired by the Poet C. P. Cavafy, which is presented in collaboration with National Sawdust and takes place April 28 through May 6, 2023, with special offerings throughout April.

ARCHIVE OF DESIRE: A FESTIVAL INSPIRED BY THE POET C.P. CAVAF to be Presented This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023

The Onassis Foundation will present 'Archive of Desire': A Festival Inspired by the Poet C.P. Cavafy, a momentous gathering of artists responding to a poet’s legacy that stretches across every facet of the arts, yet remains widely undiscovered in the U.S.

Onassis USA and the New Museum's NEW INC Announce the Launch of ONX Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020

Onassis USA and the New Museum’s NEW INC have announced the launch of ONX Studio—the Onassis, NEW INC Extended Reality Studio—with two dozen artists and producers working in extended reality, for a year-long term to develop significant works for the public realm.

Philipp Schmitt and Anina Rubin's I AM SITTING IN A HIGH-DIMENSIONAL ROOM to Premiere in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020

AX (Media Art Xploration), a nonprofit organization working with artists and scientists to create live arts exploiting the scientific and technological innovations of our time, partners with 1014 Inc. to present the premiere of Philipp Schmitt and Anina Rubina??s timely I Am Sitting in a High-Dimensional Room. 

New Video Works By Daniel Wetzel, Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra, and More to Be Featured in Week 6 Of ENTER Project
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020

The Onassis Foundation presents Week 6 of ENTER, their series of new works commissioned from artists in various parts of the world, created in their homes in 120 hours or less and drawing on experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many transformations of life as we know it. 

The Chocolate Factory Theater Curates Week 5 Of ENTER
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020

The Onassis Foundation presents Week 5 of ENTER, their series of new works commissioned from artists in various parts of the world, created in their homes in 120 hours or less and drawing on experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many transformations of life as we know it.

Queens Museum Curates Week 4 Of Onassis' Enter Program
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020

Onassis USA presents Week 4 of ENTER, their series of new works commissioned from artists in various parts of the world, created in their homes in 120 hours or less and drawing on experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many transformations of life as we know it. For the series' fourth week,

Onassis USA Commissions American And International Artists To Create New Works From Home
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2020

Onassis USA announces ENTER, a series of new works commissioned from artists in various parts of the world, created in their homes in 120 hours or less and drawing on experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many transformations of life as we know it.

New Work From Isabella Rossellini, 600 Highwaymen & More Commissioned by Onassis USA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2020

Onassis USA has announced ENTER, a series of new works commissioned from artists in various parts of the world, created in their homes in 120 hours or less and drawing on experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic and its many transformations of life as we know it.

January 2020 Shows Announced At National Sawdust
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019

See full details for January 2020 performances at National Sawdust

National Sawdust Announces FERUS Festival 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2019

National Sawdust, the music incubator and venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, announces the return of the annual FERUS Festival (January 10-17), featuring presentations from National Sawdust Artists-In-Residence and more. This annual showcase of untamed voices will present the latest in cutting-edge new music and multimedia, with an emphasis on performances that push the envelope. Each year the festival is a showcase for all that National Sawdust stands for as a music venue and nonprofit.

The Cell Presents Sister Sylvester's DOLL DNA Just in Time for Halloween
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2019

Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents Sister Sylvester's DOLL DNA - a genetically modified performance event just in time for Halloween. The renown Cyborg Theater artist will create cocktails infused with DNA swabbed from dolls currently featured in fine artist Mikel Glass' critically acclaimed immersive art installation, FOUND.

Sea Dog Theater To Present Site Specific Production Of THE CATASTROPHE CLUB
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019

Sea Dog Theater follows up their award-winning 2018 season with the World Premiere of Devin Burnam's site-specific play, The Catastrophe Club. The production runs October 18 - November 22 and is directed by longtime Sea Dog collaborator Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy. Opening night is slated for October 18.

Photo Flash: First Look At Immersive Play FOUND at the cell
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2019

Nancy Manocherian's the cell has joined forces with Mason Holdings and Sister Sylvester (Founder, Kathryn Hamilton) to present Found, a unique and wholly immersive theatrical experience that allows guests to step into the world of fine artist, Mikel Glass. Directed by Kristjan Thor, the theatrical installation will play performances Wednesday, September 25 through Thursday, October 31, 2019. Tickets are now on sale.