Tag Archives: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

Public Art In Harlem: Now! By Aaron Krach

Krach_Aaron_Bus1Public Installation by Aaron Krach on through February, 2013 across Harlem

Can you make it here? Can you create, succeed, and support your family? Can you do of these things here in New York City in 2013? Or has the dream sung about by Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, and thousands of others been broken? Continue reading

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Langston Hughes Breakfast Party in Harlem, 1925 (Photos And Video)

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Langston Hughes (second from left) with guests at a breakfast party for him hosted by room mates Regina Anderson-Andrews, Luella Tucker and Ethel Ray at 580 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem 1925. Continue reading

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer Announces Support For The One Percent For Culture Campaign

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Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Chair of the Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Committee announced his support for the One Percent for Culture Campaign at an event today at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, strengthening the growing coalition to support New York City’s cultural landscape. Continue reading

The One Percent for Culture Campaign MoMA PS1

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Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Chair of the Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations Committee is making a public announcement that could have a significant impact on the city’s 1,200-plus non-profit cultural organizations in all five boroughs. Continue reading

Smaller Arts Groups Fight For The Spotlight in Harlem

On Tuesday, leaders from several of the city’s cultural institutions spoke about how smaller and mid-sized organizations can attract focus and funding in a city where their larger competitors get the lion’s share of wealth and attention. Continue reading