Department of Cultural Affairs

Mayor Adams gathers with women leaders on the steps of City Hall with 3 flags.

"Home Address" by Elena del Rivero Installed in City Hall

Elena del Rivero’s installation consists of large flags resembling stained dish towels, reflecting the artist’s commentary on the complex and shifting roles of women through history.

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With a record investment from Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council - along with new, far-reaching equity reforms - this year's CDF awarded the most funding to the largest-ever number of cultural organizations in agency history.

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.

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Photos from Ailey Moves NYC Installed in City Hall

The photos depict the lively free outdoor dance performances and classes that Ailey Moves NYC! brought to New York City and reinforce the city’s recovery over the summer of 2022.

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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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