BC/EFA Board Of Trustees Adds Seven New Members
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021
Joining the board at its annual fall meeting on October 7, 2021, were music director Ted Arthur, City National Bank Executive Vice President Linda Duncombe, actor Mandy Gonzalez, lyricist/composer Amanda Green, Times Square Alliance Executive Director Tom Harris, stage manager Kenneth J. McGee and actor John Eric Parker.
TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE Extended Through November 1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2020
The Times Square Alliance today announced today that their Taste of Times Square Week will be extended through the weekend after a successful start to the week. The promotion will be available at 17 restaurants (listed below) through Sunday, November 1.
Taste Of Times Square Returns This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2020
The Times Square Alliance today announced a twist on the 26 year tradition of Taste of Times Square, the annual outdoor food and music festival on 46th Street which offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy dishes from restaurants across the district and performances from a wide range of the city's musical talent.
The Plastic Bag Store Opens In Times Square On October 22
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020
Times Square Arts has announced the official opening of The Plastic Bag Store, an immersive, site-specific public art installation and puppet film by Brooklyn-based artist Robin Frohardt, with original music by Freddi Price and produced by Pomegranate Arts.
Artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles Celebrates Public Service Workers
with Artwork Across New York City
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2020
The Queens Museum, Times Square Arts and MTA Arts & Design are pleased to announce their collaboration on a new public art initiative by artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, which will be on view on the large-scale digital billboard at 20 Times Square, on the facade of the Queens Museum facing Grand Central Parkway, and across digital displays throughout the MTA subway system.
Times Square Alliance Commissions New Original Music From Artists Impacted By Pandemic
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020
The Times Square Alliance announced today the first ever Songs for Our City, a songwriting challenge commissioning new original music from Broadway actors and composers in response to the current COVID-19 crisis, in order to both support artists during this time and provide a unique and interactive way for audiences to enjoy new music while in-person events are on pause.
Mel Chin, Jenny Holzer, Pedro Reyes & Carrie Mae Weems Join Digital PSA Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2020
Times Square Arts, For Freedoms and Poster House are pleased to announce the second phase of their now multi-city campaign, which is on view on digital displays throughout all five boroughs of New York City and on JCDecaux screens in New York, Boston and Chicago. Each artwork acknowledges the continued service of essential workers.
Times Square Alliance Announces Jean Cooney as Director of Times Square Arts
by Sarah Hookey - May 2, 2019
The Times Square Alliance announced today the appointment of Jean Cooney, the current Deputy Director of Creative Time, as the Director of Times Square Arts. Cooney will be responsible for overseeing the Alliance's public art program, following 7 years at Creative Time, where she played a lead role in the organization's major artist commissions, public programming, engagement initiatives, and cultural partnerships.
Times Square Arts, Advertising Week New York, and OAAA To Partner on September Midnight Moment
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019
Times Square Arts announced today that they have partnered with Advertising Week and Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and are seeking submissions of original moving image art from artists working in the field of advertising. The winner's work will be exhibited on participating electronic billboards in Times Square as the Midnight Moment, appearing from 11:57 PM 12:00 AM for the full month of September 2019 in coordination with the 16th edition of Advertising Week New York, the premiere event for marketing, brand, advertising, and technology professionals. The submission deadline for final works is May 6, 2019.