Registration for the Art is Life 2025 Employee Artist Showcase is now open! Please join us at One Art Space located at 23 Warren St. in lower Manhattan on the following days:
For the full list of artists, visit this link here
Performances are standing room only and will include a mix of live performances and Q&A sessions with panelists. If you need an accommodation, please email astrea.villarroel@olr.nyc.gov. Registration is recommended but not required. Register here.
The theme of this year’s exhibition is "Life Lessons Learned”, a key aspect of WorkWell NYC’s Project B.U.I.L.D. programming. “Life Lessons Learned” draws on moments of growth, resilience, introspection, and the human experience. This collection will celebrate learning from the challenges and beauty in each of our journeys.
The Art is Life 2025 Employee Artist Showcase will feature works created by City employees in the following art forms such as:
To learn more about past showcases, visit nyc.gov/projectbuild.
Important Dates
Check out these photos from last year's in-person exhibition. To view all of last year's artworks, go to nyc.gov/virtualgallery
"Art is Life is an amazing program. Thank you for offering it every year. It is such a wonderful experience - beautiful, fun, organized, and well done! - Asya Mangus, OCME
"Love the Art Is Life Event and so excited to see the growth every year! The performances were amazing!" - Laura McManus, DOE
"I met wonderful people. The talent blew me away and made me proud to show my work besides everyone." - Bethany Trust, DOE
"The show was amazing. Please do it again next year." - Althea Pettigrew, HRA
Check out our previous Art is Life galleries: