Artist News
INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE FOR JUNE 22 WALKING TOUR
Due to inclement weather, the walking tour for Tuesday, June 22 has been POSTPONED to Saturday, June 26 at 4:30 pm-6:30pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4pm in order…
Read MoreHighlights From the Past Week of River To River 2021
As we continue the 20th edition of River To River, Downtown New York City’s completely free summer arts festival we are excited to share some moments from last week with…
Read MoreLooking Forward to the Final Week of the 20th edition of River To River
There is still time to experience this final week of River To River 2021! If you see that an in-person event is sold out online, don’t fret – we welcome…
Read MoreLivestream TODAY at 3pm–esperanza spalding’s Songwrights Apothecary Lab
Tune in to the Livestream at 3pm You’re invited to visit esperanza spalding, her fellow songwrights, researchers and mentors at Songwrights Apothecary Lab, a live installation where they will be creating original music. Visitors…
Read MoreCalling All NYC-based Artists!
Applications are now open for City Artist Corps Grants! We are proud to be a partner for City Artist Corps Grants which will support NYC-based working artists with one-time $5,000…
Read MoreHighlights from the Launch of River To River & The Arts Center at Governors Island
Thank you all for joining us at River To River Festival opening events! On its first day, the 2021 River To River Festival presented a film by Arthur Jafa honoring…
Read MoreThe Arts Center at Governors Island is Now Open to the Public!
The Arts Center at Governors Island is now open to the public! Enjoy large, site-specific exhibitions by Meg Webster and Onyedika Chuke, and a participatory installation by Muna Malik. Get…
Read MoreRiver To River begins today with WS, a longer super nova directed by Wayne Shorter & Opening Concert with Esperanza Spalding, Leo Genovese, and Terri Lyne Carrington
We’re thrilled to launch the 20th edition of the River To River Festival on June 12, 2021! To kick off this year’s fest, LMCC will honor the great jazz legend,…
Read MoreLili Chopra, LMCC Executive Director, Artistic Programs on How the Arts Can Help Heal From Trauma
Today on At a Distance, Lili Chopra, LMCC’s Executive Director of Artistic Programs talks about the 2021 River To River Festival, the importance of integrating the creative community within a…
Read MoreRiver To River Festival begins this week on June 10!
The 20th edition of River To River, Downtown New York City’s completely free summer arts festival begins this week on June 10 and runs through June 27, 2021! The Festival…
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