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NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s Inaugural Design Showcase, Starts May 10
From May 10 through May 21, 2013, over 200 events across the city will highlight the breadth and vitality of New York’s design community.
Posted on May 8, 2013.
Learn more about NYCxDESIGN.

Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Levin Help Unveil Two Temporary Public Art Installations
This spring, the Mayor and Commissioner Levin joined the Public Art Fund, Madison Square Park Conservancy, and the commissioned artists to unveil two exciting public art installations. Public Art Fund’s “Human Nature” by Ugo Rondinone will be in Rockefeller Center through June 7 and Madison Square Park Conservancy’s “Red, Yellow and Blue” by Orly Genger will be in the park through September 8.
Posted on May 8, 2013.
Learn more about “Human Nature.”
Learn more about “Red, Yellow and Blue.”

Materials for the Arts Launches New Website
Materials for the Arts has launched a redesigned website that makes it easier for material donors, nonprofit arts programs and school groups to utilize online services, arrange for item pickups and drop-offs, and schedule visits to the warehouse for shopping days, public events and volunteer opportunities.
Posted on April 23, 2013
Explore the new site.

Cultural Affairs Capital Projects Honored by the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
At the AIA New York Chapter’s annual awards ceremony, three capital projects that received support from the Department of Cultural Affairs—New-York Historical Society, New York City Center, and The Children’s Museum of the Arts—were recognized for excellence in design.
Posted on April 23, 2013
Read more about the 2013 AIA New York Chapter Design Awards.

Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City Announces New Grants for NYC Nonprofits Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City has announced that nonprofits impacted by the storm are eligible to apply for grants, in addition to loans, through the NYC Nonprofit Recovery Loan Program to assist nonprofits in recovering from Hurricane Sandy.
Posted on April 5, 2013
Learn more and apply.

Commissioner Levin Breaks Ground on Renovation and Expansion of the Sculpture Center
On Tuesday April 2, 2013, Commissioner Levin joined Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, and Sculpture Center leadership to break ground on a construction project that will  double the organization’s gallery space and enhance its Long Island City home. Construction is expected to be complete in Spring 2014.
Posted on April 5, 2013
Learn more about Sculpture Center.

Cultural Venues with Free Hours and Suggested Admission
New York City is home to more than 1,200 cultural venues, many of which offer free hours or suggested admission. 

Eye on Culture

New York City is home to more than 700 art galleries; 380 nonprofit theater companies; 330 dance companies; 131 museums; 96 orchestras; 40 Broadway theaters; 15 major concert halls; five zoos; five botanical gardens; and one aquarium.  Start exploring today!

The Brooklyn Museum presents Gravity and Grace
On view through August, this show features over 30 works by artist El Anatsui in metal and wood that transform appropriated objects into site-specific sculptures.
Read more about Anatsui’s monumental works.

Kinding Sindaw Cultural Workshops
Each week, Kinding Sindaw hosts workshops that explore Filipino history and culture through music, dance and martial arts movements. Above, a Kinding Sindaw theatrical production.
Attend a workshop. 

Oratorio Society of Queens Spring Concert
On May 19, the Oratorio Society of Queens performs Puccini alongside works from the American choral tradition at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center
Learn more about OSQ’s Spring Concert. 

En Foco presents Pete Pin: Cambodian Diaspora
Pin’s images of Cambodian communities across the United States are on view at the Montefiore Family Health Center from April 29 through July 19.
Learn more about the exhibition. 



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