Harlem is one of the oldest arts communities in the world, so when VH1 sent us this article about the Vh1 Save The Music Foundation x Gibson Foundation partnership as part of VH1 STM's 20th Anniversary campaign - we loved it.Continue reading
Lauren Kelley New Director And Chief Curator Of The Sugar Hill Children’s Museum
The Sugar Hill Children's Museum in Harlem has just announced the appointment of Lauren Kelley as Director and Chief Curator, effective immediately. Continue reading
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Classical Theatre Of Harlem’s Free Production Of The Three Musketeers
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director) presents the New York premiere of The Three Musketeers, written by Catherine Bush and adapted from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas.Continue reading
‘Lina Puerta: From The Botánico Series,’ At Columbia University In Harlem
This July, the Harlem-based Colombian-American artist Lina Puerta transforms the lobby of Miller Theatre with a new installation from her Botánico Series, inspired by weeds and uncontrolled nature within urban spaces. Continue reading
The Collectors Series Work By Chief Nike Okundaye At Sugar Hill In Harlem
A lecturer at Harvard University, featured as one of OkayAfrica.com’s The Best African Art in 2014, work as part of the art collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and countless honors, Chief Nike Okundaye is the epitome of a “Renaissance Woman” carrying the torch as an artist, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist.Continue reading
Baba SouSou! Celebrating Our Fathers! In Harlem
Activities for families with children ages 4-12! All attending children are free to take a book in exchange for a well-loved book they bring.Continue reading
Harlem’s Jacob Lawrence Rare Signed Autograph Photo, November 29th, 1976
A rare hand collectible signed in black ink marker photograph by Harlem renaissance Harlem-based artist Jacob Lawrence from Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Public Art Takes Root Across 110th Street In Harlem
Marcus Garvey Park, like all of Harlem, is contested space. It was named for the Pan-Africanist leader in 1973, but the adjoining landmarked district retains the old name, Mount Morris Park.Continue reading
The Sounds Of Caribbean Music 2017 Fab Fundraiser At Harlem School For The Arts
Even the balmy 96-degree weather cooperated, setting the perfect mood for the Harlem School of the Arts' (HSA) recent Caribbean heritage celebration.
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First Friday’s Gathering Of The LGBT Pride Edition At The Schomburg In Harlem
To kick off LGBT Pride Month, the Schomburg Center is proud to present the third annual First Fridays: LGBT Pride social gathering, in honor of our In the Life Archive.
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STEM Kids NYC Is Hiring! STEAM Teachers & Gurus Needed At Columbia In Harlem
STEM Kids NYC, a Harlem-based 501(c)(3) founded in 2015 and featured on NBC's GIVE show, bridges the gap between current school curriculum and the immediate need to prepare students for STEM skills and for jobs that do not yet exist.Continue reading
Blick Art Materials Coming To 125th Street In Harlem
The growing retail landscape on 125th Street will house yet another high-profile tenant.Continue reading
The Stars Shine At Harlem-Based The Brotherhood/Sister Sol Gala 2017 (Photographs)
A Manhattan gala honoring award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright and acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems raised nearly $1 million for The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis), a nationally recognized, Harlem-based nonprofit and youth development organization, a record.Continue reading
Twyla Tharp Talks At ARTMakers At HSA In Harlem
Celebrated choreographer Twyla Tharp speaks about her life's work as a dance icon. Continue reading
Styles & Storytellers At La Maison d’Art In Harlem
Styles & Storytellers is the first installment of a series of exhibits and artist talks created by artist J.T. Liss. 4 unique artists, 4 unique styles, 4 completely different stories about their lives and work.Continue reading