Department of Cultural Affairs

Announcing 2022-23 NYC Public Artists in Residence with photos of the artists

The Department of Cultural Affairs presents Carlos Irijalba, Modesto Flako Jimenez, Alex Strada, and Gioncarlo Valentine as the 2022-23 Public Artists in Residence (PAIR).

Photo of a a crowd cutting a large orange ribbon with giant scissors.

City Delivers a New Home for the Bronx Children's Museum

The new facility is the Bronx's first-ever brick and mortar children's museum. Photo by Keyz2Life Media.

A large group of people smile and throw confetti in the MFTA warehouse.

Commissioner Laurie Cumbo Welcomes Teachers to Shop for Free Supplies at MFTA

Teachers in all subject areas are invited to access the vast array of materials available in MFTA's 35,000 square-foot warehouse.

Information and resources on the COVID-19 coronavirus for the cultural community

COVID-19 coronavirus

For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 coronavirus in New York City, visit www.nyc.gov/coronavirus.

DCLA partnered with Americans for the Arts and SMU DataArts to examine the financial impact of COVID-19 on NYC's non-profit cultural sector. Read the report.

A TV cameraperson interviews Percent for Art director Kendal Henry in a park

News and Press Releases

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New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is the largest municipal funder of culture in the country and is committed to providing access to art and culture for all New Yorkers.

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