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Fort Greene: An Urban Omnibus Profile
In the coming months, Urban Omnibus will visit St. George on Staten ...
Innovative Cultural Uses of Urban Space: A Case Study Series
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Corona Plaza: An Urban Omnibus Profile
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Support Resources: NOCD Roundtable Report 2010
Co-sponsored by the Arts + Community Change Initiative and Fourth Arts Block and hosted by The J.M. Kaplan Fund, arts leaders, policymakers, funders, and researchers met for a cross-sector roundtable discussion on Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts (NOCDs) on August 12, 2010. Highlighting exemplary practices from across New York City, this forum aimed to develop policy […]
Video Profile: El Barrio
• • • Check out this El Barrio Today Arts Cluster walking tour–organized by El Museo del Barrio, NOCD-NY and Municipal Art Society–which occurred over the summer. From your desktop, you can witness some of the assets that express East Harlem’s cultural identity. Now get out and explore them for yourself! •
Cultural Organizing: A Weekend in New Orleans
Arts & Democracy Project, Junebug Productions & Urban Bush Women present Cultural Organizing: a weekend learning exchange and workshop February 22-24 This workshop provides a space where artists, activists and organizers can learn effective ways to deepen their work and increase impact by activating the tools of creativity and imagination. Friday, February 22, 6-9pm McKenna […]
East 4th Street’s Construction Zones and Scaffolding
FABnyc exemplified the use of Construction Zones, Scaffolding & Vacant Lots as a canvas for arts practice on East 4th Street for SPACING OUT: A Forum on the Innovative Cultural Uses of Urban Space. Click through a slide show of their presentation below.
Weekend Events on Arts in Recovery and Resilience
Charting the Road to Resilience: From the Ground Up This weekend, NOCD-NY will be contributing to Charting the Road to Resilience: From the Ground Up, a two-day Municipal Art Society convening to exchange lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy and to cultivate ideas for how to become a more livable and resilient New York. Site Visits, […]
El Puente’s 26th Annual Three Kings Day Show!
“Pa’lante Place” is an original stage presentation based on the traditional Three Kings story….with a fantastical twist! With an original story, dynamic choreography and incredible puppetry and set design, this show will be fun for the whole family. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 Free, 2 shows. 1pm (doors open 12p) or 5pm (doors open 4p) Grand […]
Chinatown: Culture and Change Walking Tour – Sun, Dec 16
1PM – Uncover the history of one of New York City’s oldest, most bustling neighborhoods with educator Michael Robison of the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA). Along the way, explore how everyday buildings, public and commercial spaces, and the street life of the neighborhood have changed with the times. Visit sites like Heinrich Doyer’s […]
Grant Writing Assistance for Staten Island Artists
If you are a Staten Island-based artist affected by Sandy, the Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI) staff is offering direct one-on-one emergency grant writing assistance to affected artists: More info here.
Fort Greene Tour – Sun, Oct 21
Join Maria Bauman, Urban Bush Women’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, in experiencing the art, spirit and food of Fort Greene on a Municipal Art Society NOCD walking tour. Urban Bush Women is a contemporary dance company creating work at the intersection of art and social change. The tour will start at their home […]
El Puente Green Light District Summit Schedule
¡Pa’lante Juntos!, El Puente’s Green Light District Summit 2012, will offer exciting workshops, tours, and cultural events! These activities will highlight work accomplished launching the Green Light District in September of 2011 and provide the opportunity to engage more deeply with the campaigns, projects, and community resources that will move them into the future. They […]
