SU-CASA

*2027 Guidelines and Application Available Now*

SU-CASA is a community arts engagement program that places artists and organizations for collaborative residencies at senior centers across the five boroughs of New York City. Individual artists may apply to SU-CASA for placements at participating senior centers through their local arts council; organizations must apply for a SU-CASA designation directly through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

The program is designed to positively impact the well-being of older adults through arts-based, process-oriented activities, culminating in a public program component open to the center’s surrounding community that showcases the participants’ progress and creative expression.

Applications are open for the 2027 application cycle. Review the guidelines, application, guidelines and FAQs below.

Apply

Thinking of applying?

Start here to learn more about the program and decide whether it’s the right fit for your work.

View and download Program Guidelines:

in English here
in Mandarin Chinese here
in Spanish here

Preview a copy of the application questions to see what information you’ll need to prepare here.

Attend a Virtual Information Session presented in English and ASL. This session is for those who want to get a deeper understanding of how to create an application. A recording will be made available for those who cannot attend. Transcripts will be available in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

RSVP Here SU-CASA and Creative Learning Information Session: Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6-7pm EST

Ready to work on your application?

Utilize our suite of virtual and in-person applicant support offerings to help you build the strongest application possible!

Join us at an Applicant Lab in-person to get your questions answered, technical assistance, and help with creating any part of your application. These are informal drop-in sessions to connect with our team and work alongside fellow applicants.

RSVP Here(opens in new tab): ChaShaMa, 535 West 162nd St.
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5-8pm EST

RSVP Here(opens in new tab): Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St.
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5-8pm EST

RSVP Here(opens in new tab): A.R.T./New York, 520 8th Avenue, 3rd floor, Suite 319
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5-8pm EST

RSVP Here(opens in new tab): Belongó | Afro Latin Jazz Alliance of NY, 215 East 99th Street El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5-8pm EST

Attend our Virtual Office Hours to receive live guidance from LMCC staff before the deadline. This is for applicants who are actively working on their materials.

RSVP Here: Tuesday, October 27th, 12-2pm EST
RSVP Here: Thursday, October 29th, 2-4pm EST
RSVP Here: Thursday, November 5th, 4-6pm EST
RSVP Here: Monday, November 9th, 12-2pm EST
RSVP Here: Tuesday, November 10th, 2-4pm EST

Contact us by email. We want you to feel clear, confident, and supported as you move through the process. Email: su_casa@lmcc.net anytime and we’ll respond as quickly as possible in order of receipt.

Questions?

SU-CASA Residency FAQs (English)

Application Section IA: Program Goals and Lesson Plan

What kinds of activities are supported through SU-CASA?

SU-CASA supports activities that provide older adult participants with active, effective, and innovative approaches to artist-led instruction and participatory art projects of any discipline. Emphasis is placed on the creative process through which participants learn through and about the arts. Activities may include classes, workshops, hands-on art making, and participatory creative processes. If relevant to the project, field trips, group visits, and guest artists’ participation may also be a part of the proposed project.

Can SU-CASA support online activities?

No. SU-CASA artists should plan to carry out in-person activities at their designated senior centers.

Within my proposed program, can there be multiple art projects?

Yes. Projects may involve engaging with a single art project over the course of the program or may explore a series of shorter art projects. Project designs should demonstrate feasibility in terms of age and skills appropriate methodologies and learning goals and the number of contact hours within the program period (March-June 30, 2027). The most successful projects are responsive to the senior center participants, environment, and available resources.

Can I change my proposed project after I’ve been selected?

Yes. Projects and plans may understandably need to shift or adapt in collaboration with the senior center. Since artists are selected on the merit of their proposal and how it addresses the program criteria, any substantial changes should be communicated to LMCC staff to assess the appropriateness of the changes in line with the initial proposal.

Must the public component contain completed artwork or presentation by the older adult participants?

No. While a culminating public component is a requirement, the artists and older adult participants are not expected to present finalized or polished work at this occasion. This component should focus on sharing the learning progress and creative highlights of the participants over the course of the program with the hosting center and its surrounding communities. Artists are encouraged to consider SU-CASA as a process-oriented rather than production-oriented program.

Do I need to include a contingency plan for my proposed project in the application?

No. Please propose one project that you plan to carry out in person at your designated senior center. There is no need to propose an alternative project in your application.

Are SU-CASA artists responsible for recruiting participants?

Yes. Following orientation, selected artists are expected to reach out to their designated senior center to schedule in-person site visits. Selected artists will actively collaborate with center contacts to understand the center’s activity schedule and devise a promotional plan for the proposed SU-CASA project.

What kind of lesson plan should I submit?

A lesson plan for the proposed program or a past lesson plan by you or the proposed teaching artist(s), relevant in topic, scope or target older adult participants, is required in addition to your work sample(s), as it increases understanding of the teaching artist’s methodologies and how the learning goals with be achieved in the number of sessions described. If this is the first time you are preparing a lesson plan, please be sure to be descriptive in the project activities. We encourage you to use LMCC’s Lesson Plan Template and to use the maximum number of pages allowable (5 pages). You may adjust the Lesson Plan to your own specific needs.

If I’m applying to SU-CASA, can I also apply to Creative Learning?

Yes. We highly encourage you to apply to Creative Learning and SU-CASA in the same application cycle. You may apply with the same or a different program. Creative Learning and SU-CASA have the same application deadline, but require submitting separate, program-specific application forms. If awarded in Creative Learning and selected in SU-CASA, you must deliver both programs independently of each other. You can learn more about Creative Learning, including eligibility requirements, at: https://lmcc.net/resources/manhattan-arts-grants/creative-learning/

Application Section IB: Teaching Artist(s)

Can I apply to the SU-CASA Program in more than one borough?

No. Individual artists may apply to only one local arts council for consideration in only one borough. Applicants who submit applications to multiple local arts councils will be disqualified.

Can I apply as a group or a collective?

SU-CASA through LMCC is primarily designed for individual artists. However, collaborative pairs or collectives of up to two people are eligible to apply. Please note, if selected, only one placement will be awarded to the collaborative pair and the total stipend remains the same whether you are applying as an individual or a collaborative.

I don’t have experience working with older adults, should I still apply?

Yes. SU-CASA welcomes applications from artists, both new and experienced, in engaging older adults. If you are new to designing arts education programming for older adults, we highly recommend referencing resources for Universal Design, including Lifetime Arts’ article Empowering Creativity for All: How Universal Design Makes Creative Aging Programs Thrive and the S.A.F.E. Planning Guide. As you work on your curriculum, focus on designing a program centered around skill-building activities, accessible and approachable by people with diverse learning styles and varying abilities.

I am applying to LMCC’s Creative Engagement/Creative Learning/UMEZ Arts Engagement/Creative Unrestricted program. Can I still apply to SU-CASA?

Yes. If you are applying to Creative Learning, you may also apply to SU-CASA for the same or different art-learning project. If selected in SU-CASA and awarded in Creative Learning, you will carry out the two projects independent from one another.

If you are applying to Creative Engagement / UMEZ Arts Engagement or Creative Unrestricted, you may apply to SU-CASA with a different project.

You can find more information about LMCC’s Manhattan Arts Grants, including eligibility requirements for Creative Learning, Creative Engagement, and UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Unrestricted at: LMCC.net/Manhattan-arts-grants.

I am a current/former Arts Center Residency/Workspace artist-in-residence. Can I still apply to SU-CASA?

Yes. Former and current artists-in-residence of LMCC are welcome to apply to SU-CASA. However, note that the eligibility requirements of each residency program are different. Read through the Program Guidelines before applying to ensure your eligibility.

Application Section IC: Participant Work Samples

How do I select effective work samples for the SU-CASA application?

Well-documented samples of past, completed work that is relevant to the proposed project are often the most compelling during the jury review. Samples can be relevant in scale, topic, artistic technique, approach or vision. For SU-CASA, work samples that reflect education-based samples and your experience as a teaching artist, are highly recommended.

Below are a few recommendations:

A series of writing workshops: include writing samples created by past workshop participants
A music instruction program: include video recordings of an instruction session by the proposed teaching artist and past participants or works performed by past participants at a culmination event.
A hands-on arts making program: include images of past participants engaged in creating artistic works or documentation of the finished pieces.

I do not have any video samples. What can I submit instead?

We strongly encourage applicants with performing arts projects and those working in time-based forms to provide video or audio documentation of your work. If providing a recording is not possible, you may provide still image samples. You may also want to provide a manuscript sample if working with an original text or script developed through past sessions.

Can I submit a video compilation of multiple excerpts as one of my work samples?

A single recording featuring multiple clips of past sessions and/or culminating events can be appropriate as long as the clips are clear, unedited documentation, and long enough for the jury to get a sense of the participants' experience, the teaching artist involved and/or the learning process.

Is it ok to submit samples that were not professionally documented?

Yes. It is important that the quality of the sample be high enough so the jury is not distracted by the documentation itself and able to focus on the artistic work being presented. Very pixelated or blurry samples, or those with dark lighting, a shaky camera, or showing participants leaving early are not suitable work samples.

How do I password protect my audio or video samples?

On Vimeo and SoundCloud, make the recording “private.” On YouTube make the recording “unlisted.” To change the privacy settings of the YouTube video, please visit YouTube Help. Be sure to provide any necessary passwords in the application form and keep your online samples accessible with the same password through March 2027.

Submittable

I’m new to Submittable. How do I create and manage a Submittable account?

LMCC’s grant applications are hosted on the Submittable platform. According to their website,

Submittable attained a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (or VPAT), affirming that their platform is accessible to a wide range of submitters with disabilities. Submittable’s VPAT follows industry standards outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. WCAG is maintained by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium). VPAT verifies that Submittable is accessible to a wide range of submitters with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity, and combinations of these. Submittable pages and forms are configured to be navigated using keyboard commands associated with a wide variety of browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer) and screen reader applications. Site pages and public-facing forms are built with ARIA labels, and the default settings for text, buttons, and hyperlinks follow WCAG guidelines for color contrast.

We recommend watching this Quick Video Tutorial for an overview on how to create an account, start your application, and manage your submissions. Submittable’s Help Articles also have quick tutorials on topics such as how to sign in to your Submittable account, how to download a copy of your submission, and how to change the email associated with your Submittable account.

Once you have created an account, you will be able to complete the application. Please connect the account to an email you check regularly. LMCC staff will contact you with questions, follow-up requests, and official grant notifications through this portal.

Most people don’t complete the whole application all at once. You can use the “Save Draft” button at the bottom of the form at any point and return to your work.

You will know that your submission was successful because you will receive a confirmation email. It will have a link to an optional survey about your experience. The survey is for us to learn about how the process went for you and how we can make it better. It is anonymous and fully separated from your application.

Review Process

Who selects the artists for SU-CASA?

Recommendations for SU-CASA are made through a juried selection process designed to ensure projects are funded based on their ability to address the program’s criteria. LMCC is committed to convening jurors whose expertise and backgrounds reflect the cultural and creative diversity of the applicant pool including artistic genre and form, racial, ethnic and cultural background.

The jury for SU-CASA is comprised of past SU-CASA teaching artists with knowledge and familiarity of Manhattan’s neighborhoods and communities as well as experience in participating in SU-CASA. Jury members change each year, they are specific to the SU-CASA program and are selected after the application deadline. Only eligible and complete applications are reviewed by the jury.

To view the list of jurors from last year visit: LMCC.net/SU-CASA.

As a returning SU-CASA teaching artist, will my past program participation be considered by the jury?

No. All applications are reviewed and considered equally within the same applicant pool and based on the information provided in the online application form. Having received support from LMCC in the past does not make your application more competitive in the applicant pool. Additionally, having received support from LMCC in the past does not guarantee support in subsequent years.

Are senior centers involved in the jury process?

Yes. Participating senior centers provide important information about their centers including hours, languages spoken, facilities available, and desired programming. The descriptions provided by the centers informs the jury’s recommendations for placements of selected artists. The jury recommended artist is then presented to the senior center to confirm the appropriateness of the placement with the center.

Can I select which senior center to work with?

No. LMCC will match selected artists with their designated centers based on the information provided in the application form as well as by the senior centers. Applicants may indicate their preferred placement location by selecting up to three City Council district preferences in the application. Please only select the Districts in which you would be interested in working and commuting to. You may also indicate if you’re open to any senior center designation within the borough.

SU-CASA Residency FAQs (Español)

Sección IA del Formulario de Solicitud: Objetivos del Proyecto y Plan de Aprendizaje

¿Qué tipos de actividades reciben apoyo a través de SU-CASA?

SU-CASA apoya actividades que ofrecen a los adultos mayores participantes enfoques activos, eficaces e innovadores de enseñanza dirigida por artistas y proyectos de creación artística participativa de cualquier disciplina. Se hace énfasis en el proceso creativo mediante el cual las personas participantes aprenden a través de las artes y sobre las artes. Las actividades pueden incluir clases, talleres, creación práctica de obras artísticas y procesos creativos participativos. Cuando sea pertinente para el proyecto, las excursiones, visitas grupales y la participación de artistas invitados también pueden formar parte del proyecto propuesto.

¿Puede SU-CASA apoyar actividades en línea?

No. Los artistas de SU-CASA deben planificar actividades presenciales en los centros para adultos mayores que les sean asignados.

¿Puede mi programa propuesto incluir varios proyectos artísticos?

Sí. Los proyectos pueden consistir en trabajar en un solo proyecto artístico a lo largo del programa o explorar una serie de proyectos artísticos más cortos. El diseño de los proyectos debe demostrar su viabilidad en función de metodologías y objetivos de aprendizaje apropiados para la edad y las habilidades de sus participantes, así como del número de horas de contacto durante el período del programa (marzo – 30 de junio de 2027). Los proyectos más exitosos responden a las necesidades de sus participantes, el entorno y los recursos disponibles del centro para adultos mayores.

¿Puedo cambiar el proyecto que propuse después de ser seleccionado?

Sí. Es comprensible que los proyectos y planes deban modificarse o adaptarse en colaboración con el centro para adultos mayores. Dado que las personas son seleccionadas en función de los méritos de su propuesta y de cómo esta responde a los criterios del programa, cualquier cambio sustancial debe comunicarse al equipo de LMCC para evaluar si dichos cambios son adecuados y coherentes con la propuesta inicial.

¿El componente público debe incluir obras de arte terminadas o una presentación de los adultos mayores participantes?

No. Si bien se requiere un componente público de cierre, no se espera que los artistas ni los adultos mayores participantes presenten obras terminadas o pulidas en esta ocasión. Este componente debe centrarse en compartir con el centro anfitrión y las comunidades circundantes el progreso del aprendizaje y los aspectos destacados del proceso creativo de los participantes a lo largo del programa. Se recomienda que los artistas conciban SU-CASA como un programa centrado en el proceso y no en la producción.

¿Debo incluir un plan de contingencia para el proyecto que propongo en la solicitud?

No. Proponga un solo proyecto que tenga previsto llevar a cabo de manera presencial en el centro para adultos mayores que le sea asignado. No es necesario proponer un proyecto alternativo en la solicitud.

¿Los artistas de SU-CASA son responsables de reclutar a las personas participantes?

Sí. Después de la orientación, se espera que las personas seleccionadas se comuniquen con el centro para adultos mayores que les haya sido asignado para programar visitas presenciales al centro. Las personas seleccionadas colaborarán activamente con el personal de contacto del centro para conocer el calendario de actividades del centro y elaborar un plan de promoción para el proyecto propuesto de SU-CASA.

¿Qué tipo de plan de aprendizaje debo presentar?

Se requiere un plan de aprendizaje para el programa propuesto o un plan de aprendizaje anterior elaborado por el solicitante o por los artistas docentes propuestos, pertinente en cuanto al tema, alcance o público objetivo de adultos mayores, además de sus muestras de trabajo. Esto permite comprender mejor las metodologías de enseñanza del artista docente y cómo se alcanzarán los objetivos de aprendizaje durante el número de sesiones descritas. Si es la primera vez que prepara un plan de lección, asegúrese de describir detalladamente las actividades del proyecto. Le recomendamos utilizar la

Plantilla de plan de aprendizaje de LMCC y aprovechar el número máximo de páginas permitido (5 páginas). Puede adaptar el plan de lección a sus necesidades específicas.

Si presentó una solicitud para SU-CASA, ¿también puedo presentar una para Creative Learning?

Sí. Recomendamos ampliamente presentar solicitudes para Creative Learning y SU-CASA durante el mismo ciclo de solicitud. Puede presentar una solicitud para el mismo programa o para uno diferente. Creative Learning y SU-CASA tienen la misma fecha límite de solicitud, pero requieren que se presenten formularios de solicitud separados y específicos para cada programa. Si recibe una subvención de Creative Learning y su solicitud es seleccionada para SU-CASA, deberá llevar a cabo ambos programas de manera independiente. Puede obtener más información sobre Creative Learning, incluidos los requisitos de elegibilidad, en: https://lmcc.net/resources/manhattan-arts-grants/creative-learning/

Sección IB del Formulario de Solicitud: Artista(s) Docente(s)

¿Puedo presentar una solicitud para el programa SU-CASA en más de un condado?

No. Solo se puede presentar una solicitud ante un consejo local de las artes para su consideración en su condado correspondiente. Aquellas personas que presenten solicitudes ante varios consejos locales de las artes serán descalificadas.

¿Puedo presentar una solicitud como grupo o colectivo?

SU-CASA, a través de LMCC, está diseñado principalmente para personas individuales. Sin embargo, las parejas colaborativas o los colectivos de hasta dos personas pueden presentar una solicitud. Tenga en cuenta que, si son seleccionados, a la pareja colaborativa se le otorgará una sola asignación y el honorario total será el mismo, independientemente de que presenten la solicitud como persona individual o como colectivo.

No tengo experiencia trabajando con adultos mayores. ¿Debería presentar una solicitud de todos modos?

Sí. SU-CASA invita a presentar solicitudes a personas, tanto nuevas como con experiencia, interesadas en trabajar con adultos mayores. Si es la primera vez que diseña un programa de educación artística para adultos mayores, recomendamos ampliamente consultar recursos sobre Diseño Universal, incluido el artículo de Lifetime Arts Empowering Creativity for All: How Universal Design Makes Creative Aging Programs Thrive y la Guía de planificación S.A.F.E.. Al desarrollar su plan de aprendizaje, concéntrese en diseñar un programa centrado en actividades para desarrollar habilidades, que sean accesibles y fáciles de abordar para personas con diversos estilos de aprendizaje y distintas capacidades.

Estoy presentando una solicitud para los programas de LMCC Creative Engagement/Creative Learning/UMEZ Arts Engagement/Creative Unrestricted. ¿Puedo presentar también una solicitud para SU-CASA?

Sí. Si presenta una solicitud para Creative Learning, también puede presentar una solicitud para SU-CASA para el mismo proyecto de aprendizaje artístico o para uno diferente. Si su solicitud es seleccionada para SU-CASA y recibe una subvención de Creative Learning, deberá llevar a cabo los dos proyectos de manera independiente.

Si presenta una solicitud para Creative Engagement / UMEZ Arts Engagement o Creative Unrestricted, puede presentar una solicitud para SU-CASA con un proyecto diferente.

Puede encontrar más información sobre las Subvenciones de Artes de Manhattan de LMCC, incluidos los requisitos de elegibilidad para Creative Learning, Creative Engagement, UMEZ Arts Engagement y Creative Unrestricted, en: LMCC.net/Manhattan-arts-grants.

Soy una persona artista que actualmente participa o participó anteriormente en una residencia de Arts Center Residency/Workspace. ¿Puedo presentar una solicitud para SU-CASA?

Sí. Aquellas personas que actualmente participan o participaron anteriormente en residencias de LMCC pueden presentar una solicitud para SU-CASA. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que los requisitos de elegibilidad de cada programa de residencia son diferentes. Lea las Directrices de Programas antes de presentar su solicitud para asegurarse de cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad.

Sección IC del Formulario de Solicitud: Muestras de Trabajo Artístico

¿Qué muestras de trabajo son las más eficaces para la solicitud de SU-CASA?

Las muestras de trabajos anteriores, terminados y bien documentados que sean pertinentes para el proyecto propuesto suelen ser las más convincentes durante la evaluación del panel. Las muestras pueden ser pertinentes en cuanto a escala, tema, técnica artística, enfoque o visión. Para SU-CASA, se recomienda ampliamente presentar muestras de trabajo que reflejen experiencias educativas y su experiencia como artista docente.

A continuación, presentamos algunas recomendaciones:

Una serie de talleres de escritura: incluir muestras de textos creados por participantes en talleres anteriores.
Un programa de enseñanza musical: incluir grabaciones en video de una sesión de enseñanza a cargo de la persona artista docente propuesta y de sus participantes de programas anteriores, o de obras interpretadas por participantes anteriores durante un evento de cierre.
Un programa práctico de creación artística: incluir imágenes de participantes de programas anteriores mientras crean obras artísticas o documentación de las obras terminadas.

No tengo muestras de video. ¿Qué puedo presentar en su lugar?

Recomendamos ampliamente que para proyectos de artes escénicas y quienes trabajan en disciplinas basadas en el tiempo proporcionen documentación en video o audio de su trabajo. Si no es posible proporcionar una grabación, puede presentar muestras de imágenes fijas. También puede considerar presentar una muestra de un manuscrito si trabaja con un texto o guión original desarrollado durante sesiones anteriores.

¿Puedo presentar una compilación en video de varios fragmentos como una de mis muestras de trabajo?

Una sola grabación que incluya varios fragmentos de sesiones anteriores y/o eventos de cierre puede ser apropiada, siempre y cuando cada fragmento sea claramente documentado y sin ediciones, y tengan la duración suficiente para que el panel pueda formarse una idea de la experiencia de sus participantes, de la persona artista docente involucrada y/o del proceso de aprendizaje.

¿Está bien presentar muestras que no hayan sido documentadas profesionalmente?

Sí. Es importante que la calidad de la muestra sea lo suficientemente buena como para que el panel no se distraiga con errores técnicos en la documentación y pueda concentrarse en el trabajo artístico que se presenta. Las muestras de trabajo que no son adecuadas son aquellas muy pixeladas o borrosas, o aquellas con iluminación deficiente, una cámara inestable o en las que se vea a personas del público retirándose antes de tiempo.

¿Cómo puedo proteger con contraseña mis muestras de audio o video?

Las grabaciones en Vimeo y SoundCloud se pueden configurar como “privadas”. En YouTube, la grabación se puede configurar como “no listada”. Para cambiar la configuración de privacidad del video de YouTube, consulte la Ayuda de YouTube. Asegúrese de proporcionar las contraseñas necesarias en el formulario de solicitud y de mantener sus muestras en línea accesibles con la misma contraseña hasta marzo de 2027.

Plataforma de Submittable

Estoy usando Submittable por primera vez. ¿Cómo puedo crear y administrar una cuenta de Submittable?

Las solicitudes de subvenciones de LMCC se gestionan a través de la plataforma de Submittable. Según su sitio web,

Submittable obtuvo una Plantilla Voluntaria de Accesibilidad de Productos (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, o VPAT por sus siglas en inglés), que confirma que su plataforma es accesible para una amplia variedad de personas con discapacidades que presentan solicitudes. La VPAT de Submittable sigue los estándares de la industria establecidos en las Pautas de Accesibilidad para el Contenido Web (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, o WCAG por sus siglas en inglés) 2.0. Las WCAG son mantenidas por el Consorcio World Wide Web (W3C).

La VPAT verifica que Submittable es accesible para personas con diversas discapacidades, incluidas discapacidades visuales, auditivas, de aprendizaje, cognitivas, de movilidad y del habla, así como fotosensibilidad y combinaciones de estas condiciones. Las páginas y los formularios de Submittable están configurados para permitir la navegación mediante comandos de teclado en diversos navegadores (Chrome, Safari, Firefox e Internet Explorer) y con lectores de pantalla. Las páginas del sitio y los formularios públicos incluyen etiquetas ARIA, y la configuración predeterminada del texto, los botones y los enlaces cumple con las pautas de las WCAG sobre contraste de colores.

Recomendamos ver este video tutorial rápido en inglés para obtener una descripción general de cómo crear una cuenta, comenzar una solicitud y administrar sus envíos. Los artículos de ayuda de Submittable también incluyen tutoriales rápidos en inglés sobre temas como cómo iniciar sesión en su cuenta de Submittable, cómo descargar una copia de su solicitud y cómo cambiar el correo electrónico asociado con su cuenta de Submittable.

Una vez que se haya creado una cuenta, se podrá completar la solicitud. Es importante vincular la cuenta a una dirección de correo electrónico que se revise con frecuencia. El personal de LMCC utilizará esta plataforma para enviar preguntas, solicitudes de seguimiento y notificaciones oficiales relacionadas con la subvención.

La mayoría de las personas no completan toda la solicitud de una sola vez. En cualquier momento se puede utilizar el botón “Guardar borrador” (“Save Draft”), ubicado al final del formulario, y regresar más adelante para continuar con la solicitud.

La solicitud se habrá enviado correctamente cuando reciba un correo electrónico de confirmación. El correo incluirá un enlace a una encuesta opcional sobre la experiencia con el proceso de solicitud. La encuesta nos ayuda a conocer cómo fue el proceso y cómo podemos mejorarlo. Es anónima y está completamente separada de la solicitud.

Proceso de Revisión

¿Quién hace la selección de artistas para SU-CASA?

Las recomendaciones para SU-CASA se realizan mediante un proceso de selección a cargo de un panel de jurados diseñado para garantizar que los proyectos reciban financiamiento en función de su capacidad para cumplir con los criterios del programa. LMCC se compromete a convocar a panelistas cuyos conocimientos especializados y trayectoria reflejen la diversidad cultural y creativa de las personas y organizaciones solicitantes, incluidos los distintos géneros y formas artísticas, así como los diversos orígenes raciales, étnicos y culturales.

El panel de SU-CASA está integrado por artistas docentes, trabajadores culturales y profesionales en educación de las artes que conozcan los barrios y comunidades de Manhattan, y que tengan experiencia en el desarrollo y presentación de programas artísticos educativos para adultos mayores. Los integrantes del panel cambian cada año, son específicos del programa SU-CASA y se seleccionan después de la fecha límite para presentar solicitudes. El panel solo revisa las solicitudes que sean elegibles y estén completas.

Para ver la lista de jurados del año pasado, visite: LMCC.net/SU-CASA.

Como artista de SU-CASA en años anteriores, ¿el panel tendrá en cuenta mi participación previa en el programa?

El panel no recibe información sobre su historial de financiamiento con LMCC. Todas las solicitudes se revisan y consideran por igual dentro del mismo grupo de solicitantes y en función de la información proporcionada en el formulario de solicitud en línea. Haber recibido apoyo de LMCC anteriormente no hace que una solicitud sea más competitiva dentro del grupo de solicitantes. Además, haber recibido apoyo de LMCC anteriormente no garantiza que se reciba apoyo en años posteriores.

¿Los centros para adultos mayores participan en el proceso de evaluación del panel?

Sí. Los centros para adultos mayores participantes proporcionan información importante sobre sus centros, incluidos los horarios, los idiomas que se hablan, las instalaciones disponibles y el tipo de programación que desean ofrecer. Las descripciones proporcionadas por los centros orientan las recomendaciones del panel sobre las asignaciones de las personas seleccionadas. Posteriormente, los artistas recomendados por el panel son presentados al centro para adultos mayores, a fin de confirmar que la asignación sea adecuada para el centro.

¿Puedo seleccionar con qué centro para adultos mayores quiero trabajar?

No. LMCC asignará a las personas seleccionadas a los centros que les correspondan en función de la información proporcionada en el formulario de solicitud y de la información proporcionada por los centros para adultos mayores. Las personas solicitantes pueden indicar su ubicación preferida seleccionando hasta tres opciones de distrito del Concejo Municipal en la solicitud. Seleccione únicamente los distritos en los que estaría disponible para trabajar y trasladarse. También puede indicar si está abierto a ser asignado a cualquier centro para adultos mayores dentro de Manhattan.

SU-CASA Residency FAQs (普通话)

申請部分 IA：計畫目標與課程計畫

SU-CASA 支持哪些類型的活動？

SU-CASA 支持能為年長參與者提供積極、有效且具創新性的藝術家引導式教學，以及任何領域的參與式藝術專案之活動。重點在於強調參與者透過藝術進行學習並了解藝術的創作過程。活動可包含課程、工作坊、動手創作及參與式創作過程。若與專案相關，實地考察、團體參訪及客座藝術家的參與，亦可納入提案專案之中。

SU-CASA 是否支援線上活動？
不。SU-CASA 藝術家應規劃在指定的長者中心進行實體活動。

在我提出的計畫中，可以包含多個藝術專案嗎？

可以。專案可以是於計畫期間內持續進行單一藝術專案，也可以是探索一系列較短期的藝術專案。專案設計應在年齡與技能、適當的方法論與學習目標，以及計畫期間（2027年3月至6月30日）內的授課時數等方面，展現可行性。最成功的專案，是能因應長者中心參與者、環境及可用資源而靈活調整的。

獲選後，我可以變更所提案的專案嗎？

可以。專案與計畫在與長者中心合作過程中，出於合理考量而需要調整或適應，這是可以理解的。由於藝術家是根據提案的優劣及其如何符合計畫標準而獲選，因此任何重大變更都應告知 LMCC 工作人員，以便評估這些變更是否符合原始提案的適當性。

公開展示環節是否必須包含年長參與者完成的藝術作品或成果發表？

否。雖然最終的公開展示環節是必備要求，但並不期待藝術家與年長參與者在此場合展示已定稿或精修的作品。此環節應著重於與主辦機構及其周邊社區分享參與者在計畫進行期間的學習進程與創意亮點。我們鼓勵藝術家將 SU-CASA 視為一個以過程為導向，而非以成果或產出為導向的計畫。

我是否需要在申請書中為所提議的專案附上應變計畫？

不需要。請提出一個您計畫在指定長者中心親自執行的專案。申請書中無需提出替代專案。

SU-CASA 藝術家是否負責招募參與者？

是的。在完成說明會後，獲選的藝術家應主動聯繫其指定的長者中心，安排實地訪視。獲選的藝術家將與中心聯絡人積極合作，了解中心的活動時程，並為提案中的 SU-CASA 專案擬定宣傳計畫。

我應該提交什麼樣的教學計畫？

除了您的作品範例外，還必須提交針對擬議計畫的教學計畫，或是您或擬任教的藝術家（們）過去曾編寫的教學計畫（其主題、範圍或目標對象須與本計畫中的年長參與者相關），因為這有助於加深對教學藝術家教學方法的理解，並說明如何在所述的課程次數內達成學習目標。若這是您首次擬定教學計畫，請務必詳盡描述專案活動內容。我們鼓勵您使用 LMCC 的教學計畫範本（英文），並充分利用允許的頁數上限（5 頁）。您可根據自身具體需求調整教學計畫內容。

如果我正在申請 SU-CASA，是否也可以同時申請「創意學習」？

可以。我們強烈建議您在同一個申請週期內同時申請「創意學習」和 SU-CASA。您可以選擇申請相同或不同的計畫。「創意學習」和 SU-CASA 的申請截止日期相同，但需分別提交各計畫專屬的申請表。若您同時獲得「創意學習」的獎助資格並入選 SU-CASA，則必須分別獨立執行這兩項計畫。您可透過以下連結進一步了解「創意學習」計畫（包括申請資格要求）:

https://lmcc.net/resources/manhattan-arts-grants/creative-learning/

申請部分 IB：教學藝術家

我可以向多個行政區的 SU-CASA 計畫提出申請嗎？

不可以。個人藝術家僅能向一個地方藝術委員會提出申請，且僅限於一個行政區。若申請人向多個地方藝術委員會提交申請，將被取消申請資格。

我可以以團體或集體名義申請嗎？

SU-CASA 計畫透過 LMCC 實施，主要針對個人藝術家設計。不過，合作雙人組或最多兩人的集體亦符合申請資格。請注意，若獲選，合作雙人組僅會獲得一個名額，且無論是以個人或合作形式申請，總津貼金額均維持不變。

我沒有與長者合作的經驗，還應該申請嗎？

是的。SU-CASA 歡迎無論是新手或資深藝術家，只要能與長者互動，皆可提出申請。如果您是首次為長者設計藝術教育計畫，我們強烈建議您參考「通用設計」的相關資源，包括 Lifetime Arts 的文章《激發全民創造力：通用設計如何讓創意銀髮計畫蓬勃發展》（英文頁面）以及《S.A.F.E. 規劃指南》（英文頁面）。在規劃課程時，請著重設計以技能培養活動為核心的計畫，確保不同學習風格及能力水平的人士都能輕鬆參與並感到親切。

我正在申請 LMCC 的「創意參與／創意學習／UMEZ 藝術參與／創意無受限」計畫。我還能申請 SU-CASA 嗎？
可以。如果您正在申請「創意學習」計畫，您也可以針對相同或不同的藝術學習專案向 SU-CASA 提出申請。若您同時獲選進入 SU-CASA 並獲得「創意學習」計畫的資助，您將分別獨立執行這兩項專案。

若您申請的是「創意參與」、「UMEZ 藝術參與」或「創意無受限」計畫，則可針對不同的專案向 SU-CASA 提出申請。

您可於以下網址查閱更多關於 LMCC「曼哈頓藝術補助金」的資訊，包括「創意學習」、「創意參與」、「UMEZ 藝術參與」及「創意無限制」計畫的申請資格要求：LMCC.net/Manhattan-arts-grants。

我是Arts Center Residency 或 Workspace 的現任／前任駐地藝術家，是否仍可申請 SU-CASA？

可以。LMCC 的現任及前任駐地藝術家皆歡迎申請 SU-CASA。但請注意，各駐村計畫的申請資格要求各不相同。申請前請詳閱《SU-CASA計畫指南》，以確認您符合資格。

申請部分 IC：參與者作品範例

該如何為 SU-CASA 申請挑選具說服力的作品範例？

在評審過程中，與提案專案相關且記錄詳盡的過往完成作品範例，往往最具說服力。這些作品範例在規模、主題、藝術技法、創作手法或藝術理念等方面均可與提案相關。針對 SU-CASA 申請，我們強烈建議提交能反映教育性質的作品範例，以及您身為教學藝術家的相關經驗。

以下是幾項建議：

寫作工作坊系列：請附上過往工作坊參與者創作的寫作範例
音樂教學系列課程：請附上擬聘請的教學藝術家與過往參與者進行教學課程的影片紀錄，或過往參與者在成果展演活動中表演的作品影片。
動手創作藝術計畫：請附上過往參與者投入藝術創作過程的照片，或完成作品的紀錄資料。

我沒有任何影片範例。我該提交什麼來替代呢？

我們強烈鼓勵從事表演藝術專案以及時間型藝術形式的申請者，提供作品的影片或音訊紀錄。若無法提供錄製檔案，您可提交靜態影像範例。若您的作品涉及原創文本或透過過往工作坊所開發的劇本，您亦可考慮提供手稿範例。

我能否將多段片段剪輯成的影片合輯作為其中一項作品範例提交？

只要片段清晰、未經剪輯，且長度足以讓評審了解參與者的體驗、參與的教學藝術家及／或學習過程，單一錄影中包含多個過往工作坊片段及／或成果展演片段，皆屬合適。

提交未經專業記錄的作品樣本可以嗎？

可以。重要的是，樣本的品質必須足夠高，以免評審因記錄本身而分心，並能專注於所呈現的藝術作品。畫質嚴重像素化或模糊不清的樣本，或是光線過暗、鏡頭晃動，或顯示參與者提前離場的樣本，均不適合作為作品樣本。

如何為我的音訊或影片範例設定密碼保護？

在 Vimeo 和 SoundCloud 上，請將錄製內容設為「私密」。在 YouTube 上，請將錄製內容設為「未列出」。若要變更 YouTube 影片的隱私權設定，請參閱 YouTube 說明中心（此頁為英文）。請務必在申請表中提供任何必要的密碼，並確保您的線上範例在 2027 年 3 月前皆可透過同一組密碼存取。

Submittable 申請平台

我是 Submittable 的新用戶。該如何建立和管理 Submittable 帳戶？

我們建議您觀看這段「快速影片教學」（英文頁面），以了解如何建立帳號、開始提交申請以及管理您的投稿。Submittable 的「說明文章」（英文頁面）中也提供多項快速教學，內容涵蓋如何登入您的 Submittable 帳號、如何下載投稿副本，以及如何變更與您的 Submittable 帳號綁定的電子郵件地址等主題。我們鼓勵您善用這些資源，以更熟悉 Submittable 平台。

審查流程

誰負責遴選 SU-CASA 的藝術家？

SU-CASA 的推薦名單是透過評審遴選流程產出，該流程旨在確保專案的資助決定，是基於其符合計畫標準的能力而定。LMCC 致力於召集具備專業知識與背景的評審，其專業領域與背景應能反映申請者群體的文化與創意多樣性，包括藝術流派與形式、種族、族裔及文化背景。

SU-CASA 的評審團由曾參與 SU-CASA 計畫的教學藝術家組成，他們不僅熟悉曼哈頓各街區與社區，且具備參與 SU-CASA 計畫的經驗。評審團成員每年更換，專為 SU-CASA 計畫而設，並於申請截止日期後選出。評審團僅審查符合資格且資料完整的申請案。

如欲查看去年的評審名單，請造訪：LMCC.net/SU-CASA。

身為再次參與 SU-CASA 計畫的教學藝術家，評審團會將我過去參與該計畫的經歷納入考量嗎？

不會。所有申請案均會在同一申請者群體中，依據線上申請表所提供的資訊，進行平等的審查與評估。過去曾獲得 LMCC 資助，並不會讓您的申請在申請者群體中更具競爭力。此外，過去曾獲得 LMCC 資助，亦不保證往後年度能獲得資助。

長者中心是否參與評審過程？
是的。參與計畫的長者中心會提供有關其中心的重要資訊，包括開放時間、可使用的語言、現有設施以及期望的活動內容。這些由中心提供的描述，將作為評審團建議獲選藝術家派駐地點的依據。隨後，評審團推薦的藝術家會被介紹給該長者中心，以確認派駐安排是否適合該中心。

我可以選擇與哪個長者中心合作嗎？
不可以。LMCC 將根據申請表中所填資訊以及長者中心提供的資料，為入選藝術家配對至指定的長者中心。申請人可在申請表中選擇最多三個市議會選區，以表明首選的派駐地點。請僅選擇您有興趣工作且願意通勤前往的選區。您亦可表明是否願意接受該行政區內任何指定的長者中心。

2026 SU-CASA Artists

Angela Garcia and Allison Cox
Annysa Ng
Aurelio del Muro
Bulla En El Barrio
Carmen Community Artist
Clark Jackson
Jerise
Justin Wong
Leonardo Sardella
Threshold Collective

Catalina Beltrán
Marta Blair
Maya de Silva Chafe
MEI-BE WHATever/Mei-Yin Ng
Nami Kagami
Natacha Voliakovsky
Nicole Kontolefa
the after-image
Tricia Vita
Patricia Cazorla

Paul Ferrara
Paul Deo
Richard Grunn
Robert Galinsky
Rosario Moore
Sandra Antognazzi
Vladimir Cybil Charlier
Walter Perez
WENGOZ
Xianix Barrera

2026 SU-CASA Classes

2026 SU-CASA Programs run from March through June. Click through the tabs below to review our 2026 class list, or click here to download the class list as a pdf.

Dance

Flamenco for Fun & Fitness
Maya de Silva Chafe | Stein Older Adult Center
204 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:30pm, March 11 - June 11
Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30pm, April 30 - June 11

Express yourself with the fun elements of flamenco! We will learn steps, rhythmic hand-clapping, and a Spanish song. We welcome everyone! Anyone can participate, even from a seated position by doing arm movements, beautiful hand ornamentation and gentle stamping. Get some exercise while learning about a different culture. No previous experience or speaking Spanish is needed! Costumes will be provided!

Culminating event: Thursday, June 11 at 1:30pm

Tango for Wellness
Leonardo Sardella | Woodstock Older Adult Center
127 West 43rd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036
Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:30pm, March 4 - May 27

Tango for Wellness is a program specially designed for seniors. This style is based on walking gracefully. Through the experience of tango, older adults will improve their balance, posture, and body awareness. Tango will encourage seniors with moderate exercise, (which will increase strength, flexibility and coordination).

Mindful Movement: Dancing Our Stories
Nami Kagami | Carter Burden Luncheon Club & Social Service Unit

351 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021
Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00pm, February 5 - May 1

Mindful Movement: Dancing Our Stories, a project of Collective Dance Journey, is a welcoming creative dance program that brings participants together through guided movement, music, and reflection. Through this shared creative exploration, participants transform personal stories into movement and writing, fostering creative expression, physical wellness, and connection, culminating in a joyful public sharing celebrating community and resilience.

Latin Social Dance & Exercise
Walter Perez | Isabella Geriatric Ft George Vistas NORC
17 Fort George Hill, New York, NY 10040
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00pm, March 19 - May 28

Feel great while dancing the most popular Latin Social Dances (Salsa, Merengue, Chachacha, Cumbia, Bachata, Tango). The program is specially designed for seniors of all physical abilities; 20 classes of 60 minutes each, starting with sitting warm up & stretching, then dancing and cooling down, culminating with a fun dancing Fiesta Latina with food, drinks special performances and a lot of dancing.

Culminating Event: May 28

Oro Flamenco: Flamenco Movement for Seniors in their Golden Era
Xianix Barrera | Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center, Inc.
415 East 93rd Street, New York, NY 10128
Thursdays 9:45 - 10:45am, March 5 - June 25

Oro Flamenco is a dance program designed for seniors to explore the art of flamenco. Participants will engage in rhythmic footwork, expressive arm movements, and choreography with traditional costumes and live musicians. Through movement, music, and storytelling, they will enhance coordination, cultural appreciation, and joy in self-expression. No experience necessary, just a passion and desire to learn and express!

Culminating Event: June 18 and June 20 at JFK High School

La Ronda: Tango in Community
Sandra Antognazzi | RAIN Inwood Older Adult Center
84 Vermilyea Avenue, New York, NY 10034
Fridays 9:30am - 11:00am, March 6 - June 5

La Ronda: Tango in Community is a dance residency for older adults that explores Argentine tango as creative expression and social connection. Through accessible movement and musical exploration, participants build confidence, creativity, and community. A celebratory milonga concludes the program, honoring their shared experience and lifelong capacity for expression.

Design

Print! ¡Grabado!
Jerise Fogel | Gaylord White Older Adult Center

237 East 104th Street, New York, NY 10029
Tuesdays & Fridays 1:00 - 2:00pm, March 10- June 23

Print! is a workshop series in stamping, silkscreen, stenciling, and more for older adults. We'll try out creative techniques on paper, fabric, etc., and express our own stories and truths.

Culminating event: June 23rd or June 26th, TBD

Performance

Memories from Golden Song 金曲回憶
MEI-BE WHATever/Mei-Yin Ng | Hamilton Madison Knickerbocker Village NORC

36 Monroe Street, DG1, New York, NY 10002
Mondays 12:30 - 2:30pm, Fridays 11:00am - 1:00pm, February 13 - May 29 (some exceptions)

This workshop consists of movement classes and dance improvisation classes. In the movement classes, we will practice gentle stretching and core training using chi-gong self-massage, chair yoga, and core training. In the dance improvisation classes, we will have fun and learn to create short improvised and choreographed dances for a dance video.

Social Practice

THE ART OF EXPRESSING
Natacha Voliakovsky | FIND Aid Hamilton OAC

593 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
Thursdays 12:30pm - 2:30pm, March 19 - June 11

The Art of Expressing is a community-based workshop that uses performance, writing, and gentle somatic exercises to work with what has been silenced in our stories. Participants name experiences denied to them—around identity, love, respect, belonging—and turn them into hand-made posters. Together, these become a collective visual chorus, echoing Latin American street demonstrations and demanding dignity, visibility, and reparation.

Theater

Audio Theater
Richard Gruun | John Paul II Friendship Center
103 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10009
Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm, February 27 - May 22

This program will introduce seniors to the basics of radio theater. They will write an original play or a series of short plays and perform before a live audience. The program will be divided into three parts: Basics of Radio Theater, Writing the Radio Play, and Performing/Production.

Culminating Event: May 22, 10:00am

Do I Have A Story To Tell!
Clark Jackson | Encore Community Services Aging Through Arts Center
239 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00pm, March 25 - May 20
Fridays 3:00 - 4:30pm, April 10 - May 22.

Do I Have A Story To Tell! brings significant moments in the life journey alive through creative storytelling. Participants explore articulating their life experiences in written, physical, and spoken form, expanding their imaginative resources to bring their memories alive. In performance, they take on leadership roles by sharing stories that enhance connectedness and vitality thru both speaking and bearing witness.

Culminating Event: Friday, May 29

Improvisational Performance for Beginners and Advanced
Robert Galinsky | Educational Alliance Sirovich Older Adult Center
331 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003
Mondays 11am - 12:30pm, March 30 - May 18; 11am - 1:30pm, May 25 - 28

Curious adults of all experience levels explore storytelling and performance through improvisation, character creation, movement, and personal narrative. Participants bond and build dynamic performance pieces while building confidence, presence, and ensemble connection. Sessions culminate in an optional celebratory public presentation. Top Learning Goal: Strengthen creative voice and stage confidence through collaborative theatre-making.

Theater For Change
Nicole Kontolefa | FIND Aid Clinton OAC
530 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30pm, March - June 16

Theater For Change is an acting and improv class where you will learn how to make scenes and performances based on stories and ideas that are important to YOU! Express yourself through performance, learn about your fellow classmates - and make a unique theatre piece for your community!

¡Objetos a la Obra! Un Proyecto de Teatro Colectivo // Object Play: A Collaborative Theater Project
the after-image | Washington Heights Neighborhood Senior Center

650 West 187th Street, New York, NY 10033
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:45 - 10:15am, April 14 - May 26

¡Objetos a la Obra! Un Proyecto de Teatro Colectivo // Object Play: A Collaborative Theater Project is a collaborative theater project for older adults of any experience level interested in creating and performing ensemble-based theater. Participants generate, rehearse and perform original plays inspired by objects that spark memories and inspiration. The workshop incorporates collaborative playwriting, movement-work, prop-making, and puppetry.

Visual Art

Beyond Blots: Mixed Media and Inkblot Art
Annysa Ng | Educational Alliance Weinberg OAC (Weinberg Center for Balanced Living)

197 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm, March 20 - June 5

Beyond Blots: Mixed Media and Inkblot Art is an inclusive program where participants transform inkblots into personal narratives using collage and AI-generated poetry. Through collaborative brainstorming and hands-on demonstrations, simple blots become layered masterpieces. Our top goal is to celebrate individual stories while fostering a sense of community interconnectedness through shared artistic discovery.

A Table of Forever Memories
Patricia Cazorla | Independence Plaza Older Adult Center

310 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013
Fridays 10:30am - 12:00pm, March 6 - May 15

We will create table runners that weave art and cultural heritage. Exploring diverse traditions, from the red runners of Chinese New Year to Latin American designs, African Kente cloth, and European folk. Using stencils, fabric paint, and creativity, we will transform textiles into personal and functional artworks. Come join me!

The Art of Craft: Clay, Yarn and Thread
Justin Wong | The Center at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

331 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
Mondays 1:00PM–2:30PM, March 9th–May 11th. 30 minutes of open studio time before and after sessions.

Students will explore their creativity through different craft techniques, including ceramics, embroidery, weaving and crochet. We will take inspiration from traditional techniques from around the world to make our own unique artworks. All artmaking levels welcome. Mandarin speakers welcome.

Culminating Event: Week of May (details TBD)

Crochet & Knit / Fiber Arts Classes
Carmen Community Artist | Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center, Inc.

415 East 93rd Street, New York, NY 10128
Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00pm, March 10 - June 29

Join Carmen Community Artist for weekly community crochet and knit workshops.

MIXED MEDIA TAPESTRIES / Painting & Textiles
Marta Blair | Goddard Riverside OAC at West 88th Street

141 West 73rd Street. New York, NY 10023
Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm, March 16 - May 25

MIXED MEDIA TAPESTRIES / is a series of mixed media workshops designed to guide participants in creating double-sided tapestry panels, using fabric, paper, collage, and painting to express personal narratives and concepts of duality, identity, and culture.

Culminating event: June 1

Life Maps: Personal Geographies
Paul Ferrara | Morningside Retirement and Health Services

100 LaSalle Street, MC New York, NY 10027
Fridays 3:00PM–5:00PM, March 6th–May 22nd

This art-making program explores "personal geographies" through collage-based storytelling. Participants will create symbolic maps of their life journeys and memories by cutting and layering found images and textures. The goal is to construct a tangible, multi-layered representation of their unique personal histories, transforming individual experiences into a visual narrative that captures the essence of their life's journey.

Alegori/Allegories
Vladimir Cybil Charlier | Central Harlem SC Center Beatrice Lewis

2322 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10035
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm, March 2 - April 29

"Alegories" is a whimsical clay relief portrait that honors the life journeys of each participant. These expressive profiles will come to life with detailed high-relief symbols that capture and express significant milestones in the lives of participants as they explore basic hand-building techniques and explore the diverse possibilities of clay.

Culminating event: May (details TBD)

Harlem Soul Art
Paul Deo | Central Harlem Senior Citizens Centers, Inc.

34 West 124th Street, New York, NY 10037
Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00pm, March 5 - May 21

In this mixed-media painting program, older adults transform imagination intoSelf-Actualization Portraits—images of the self becoming. Through step-by-step technique, open discussion, and supportive reflection, participants work with acrylic, ink, pencil, collage, and textured materials. Sessions emphasize self-acceptance, rhythm, and authentic expression, culminating in a community exhibition.Goal:build confidence through creative practice.

Poetry, Music and Art
Aurelio del Muro | Central Harlem St Nick

210 West 131st Street, New York, NY 10027
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00pm, March 11 - June 10

While singing and learning songs from Mexico, we will read the poetry of African American poets, Langston Hughes, Nicky Giovanni, Maya Angelou, and Tupac Shakur, and create drawings, watercolors, and paper murals inspired by their poems.

Culminating event: June 17, 12:30pm

Multidisciplinary

Telefonía - Telephony
Catalina Beltrán | UJCES Lillian Wald OAC Center

12 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30pm, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30am, April 28 - June 18

Telefonía is a multidisciplinary project featuring storytelling, collage and documentary theatre to collect and share personal stories around telephony, and how telecommunications and its vertiginous evolution during the last 6 decades has shaped the way we live and the way we love. Participants will record their stories in a podcast format and create a collage timeline for a closing exhibition.

Rueda De Bullerengue
Bulla En El Barrio | Hudson Guild Older Adult Center
119 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Mondays and Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00pm, March 12 - April 13 & April 2, 9:00 - 11:00am

This project offers a series of participatory bullerengue workshops for seniors in New York City, led by Bulla en el Barrio. Trough rhythm, songs, and dance, participants will explore Afro Colombian traditions, engage in storytelling and experience Bullerengue as a space for cultural exchange, community connection, and joyful celebration

Culminating Event: Thursday, April 16, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Tell Us Your Stories!
Tricia Vita | Greenwich House Westbeth Older Adult Center
155 Bank Street, New York, NY 10014
Thursdays 10:15 - 11:45am, March 5 - mid-June
(Additional dates TBD)

Enjoy the oral traditions of reminiscence and storytelling in an interactive workshop. Participants share their memories in group sessions, conduct oral history interviews with each other, and curate the recordings and transcripts into a collection of audio stories and a printed keepsake book. Led by memoirist and oral historian Tricia Vita.

Creative Expressions. The Artist Book | Expresiones Creativas. Libro-Arte
Angela Garcia and Allison Cox | Riverstone Senior Life Services OAC

99 Fort Washington Ave. Bst., New York, NY 10032
Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00pm, March 4 - May 29
Fridays 10:00 - 11:00am, April 8 - May 29

Creative Expressions: The Artist Book Project, a welcoming bilingual (English and Spanish) art workshop series for older adults. In weekly sessions, explore watercolor, collage, neurographic art, and other visual art techniques to create a one-of-a-kind artist book filled with personal stories, memories, and imagination. Build community, spark creativity, and share your work in a final public exhibition celebrating your journey.

A Creative Collage and Music Workshop Series
Threshold Collective | East Side House Borinquen Court Mitchel OAC

295 East 138th Street, New York, NY 10454
Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm, March 3 - May 3

An interdisciplinary arts workshop series (sound, writing, and visual art) for older adults at East Side House Settlement’s Borinquen Court Mitchel Center in the Bronx. Participants create journals and collages using guided prompts, curated music listening, and projected artworks. Materials include paper, magazines, pens, glue, and gouache. Goal: build creative confidence by translating memory into art.

The Heirloom Room
Rosario Moore | ARC XVI Fort Washington OAC

5166 West 181st Street New York, NY 10033
Tuesdays 10:30am - 12:00pm, March 24 - June 23

The Heirloom Room explores themes of cultural legacy and inheritance through collecting and discussing forms of popular knowledge such as proverbs, song verse and poetry. These forms are then translated to images onto personal cotton handkerchiefs using fabric markers. The second half of the program further translates meaningful ideas and shared knowledge into a finished heirloom jewel in sterling silver.

2026 Culminating Events

2026 Jurors

Past Sessions

SU-CASA is supported by public funds from the New York City Council, in partnership with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and Department for the Aging (DFTA). It is carried out in collaboration with New York City’s local arts councils. Additional support is provided by the Tiger Baron Foundation.