Emma Sulkowicz Made a Film Addressing Rape In Harlem
Emma Sulkowicz, the artist and activist behind Mattress Performance (Carry That Weight), has made a new video, titled “Ceci N’est Pas un Viol” (This Is Not a Rape).Continue reading
Souleo: Art exhibition and nonprofit org look at LGBT issues beyond marriage equality
In the artwork titled, “The Promise” by André St. Clair and Tavet Gillson, a lone traveling subject walks the streets of a rainbow cityscape, under the watchful eyes of a personal deity, seeking a path to self-love and shelter. The image represents the story of many of the nation’s homeless LGBT youth.
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Children’s Literature Salon: Honoring Benny Andrews In Harlem
Schomburg Education, in partnership with Community Works, presents a family event to celebrate diverse books in conjunction with our exhibition, Curators’ Choice: Black Life Matters. Continue reading
Under the Viaduct 2015 Pop-Up Premiere In Harlem
For the 2nd year, the West Harlem ArtFund will produce pop-up art under the 12th Avenue Viaduct in West Harlem.“Under the Viaduct 2015, is comprised of art; lifestyle experiences that disrupts everyday life for local residents” according to Savona Bailey-McClain, Artistic Director for Under the Viaduct.Continue reading
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts Presents “Take This X” (video)
In March, writer Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts (2013 Literature, Theo Westenberger Awardee) took over the former Hotel Theresa space in Harlem to create an installation of works by various artists to honor the 50th anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination.Continue reading
Pop Up Art Installation And Watchtower Update In Harlem
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation would like to update the residents of East Harlem, Central Harlem and members of the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance and the Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association about the restoration of the fire watchtower. Continue reading
Harlem’s Global Community Charter Wins National Art Contest
Global Community Charter was named the national grand prize winner of Art.com’s Art Sparks Learning™ campaign. The contest was created to promote art education, which, as I’m sure you know, has steadily been in decline and cut from curriculums across the nation.Continue reading
Souleo: Rafia Santana’s ‘SELFiE’ Is Better Than Yours
By Souleo
The art of the selfie is under attack. From the Met Gala to the Cannes Film Festival to Coachella, high-profile events have recently instituted measures meant to limit or altogether delete the taking of selfies.Continue reading
“Franco The Great,” Paints New Gate In Harlem
World-renowned artist Franklin Gaskin, aka "Franco the Great" is painting a gate on 125th Street, his first in over five years. The gate is located at 248 W 125th Street, across from the Apollo Theatre. Continue reading
The Art Of The Great Franco Gaskin, The “Picasso Of Harlem”
Franco Gaskin, known in Harlem and around the world as "Franco The Great" and "The Picasso of Harlem," first moved to Harlem in 1958 from Panama.Continue reading
Harlem Charter School Wins National Art Award
Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is the national winner of Art.com's Art Sparks Learning competition! GCCS won $1,000 in art supplies from Art.com's partner Blick Art Materials.Continue reading
Museum Mile Festival 2015 In Harlem
Stop by El Museo during this years Museum Mile Festival for a performance by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, music by DJ Mosco spinning funk inspired by old school break beats and Mexican nostalgia, and art-making for the entire family!Continue reading
Union Settlement Ethnic Festival In Harlem
Just like last year, there will be an outdoor stage with a large variety of multi-cultural entertainment, over 50 independent, local vendors and exhibitors on the street, and other activities going on throughout the day for all age groups.Continue reading
Harlem’s National Black Programming Consortium Wins NEA Grant
Through its grant-making to thousands of nonprofits each year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) promotes opportunities for people in communities across America to experience the arts and exercise their creativity.Continue reading
Harlem Group To Receive $750,000 Grant from UMEZ
The Caribbean Culture Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is slated to receive grant funding of $750,000 over the next three years from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone for capacity building as the organization works towards their move to a new home in a renovated firehouse located at 120 East 125 Street in Harlem. Continue reading
