Agnes Gund News

Harlem Stage has announced its Renaissance Gala 2026. Harlem Stage will inaugurate the Agnes Gund Medal of Visionary Philanthropy in recognition of Agnes “Aggie” Gund.

The Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival will return to Works & Process, co-presented with 92NY and Dormeshia's Ladies in the Shoe Tap Conference. The festival's closing performance features works by Kukai Dantza and Xianix Barrera.

On Tuesday, November 18, Dance/NYC gathered advocates, donors, and dance workers from across the city for its annual NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE event.

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, the world-renowned contemporary dance company driven by a mission to amplify Black culture and Queer stories through dance, honored visionary arts leaders Sarah Arison and Antwaun Sargent at its annual Homecoming Gala. The event was held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center, (Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street) and marked the official launch of A.I.M’s 20th Anniversary season. 

The All-Star Orchestra, an ensemble comprising top musicians from the best orchestras across the country to perform under Music Director Gerard Schwarz, has announced that it has been nominated for two New York Emmy Awards.

Works & Process alumnae Princess Lockerooo will present Waack to the Future on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11237.

The Children's Museum of Manhattan will host its annual gala, Giant Steps, honoring Founding Board Chair and one of New York City's most influential philanthropic leaders, Laurie M. Tisch. Learn more!

The Battery Park City Authority has announced the addition of James Yaya Hough's Justice  Reflected to its permanent collection of world-class art and sculpture.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present BalletX: Maslow's Peak by Jennifer Archibald at the Peter B. Lewis Theater. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2024-25 season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison kicks off on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala.

 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its five-week holiday season on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm with a star-studded Opening Night Gala, including a performance at New York City Center and party at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out all of the details here!

During the fall 2024 Works & Process season, a full slate of dynamic events will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Applications for YoungArts 2025 are now open, inviting young artists across various disciplines to apply for recognition, mentorship, and support.

 The nine-time Emmy Award-winning All-Star Orchestra announced the multifaceted programming for its sixth season, following its 10th-anniversary season last year.

Join The Wooster Group for their Spring Benefit featuring performances by Kim Gordon and Tony Oursler at The Performing Garage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ford Foundation presents a $1.1 million gift to support the US Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale, featuring an exhibition by artist Jeffrey Gibson.

Today, Portland Art Museum (PAM) in Oregon and SITE Sante Fe (SITE) in New Mexico, the commissioning institutions of the U.S. Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, announced that the Mellon Foundation will serve as the presenting sponsor for Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me thanks to a lead gift of $1 million.  

Works & Process presents A Lar Lubovitch World Premiere with Adrian Danchig-Waring and Anthony Roth Costanzo, and a special performance by The Beatbox House at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Join us for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and celebration in support of artists and their creative process. Tickets and tables available.

The nine-time Emmy Award-winning All-Star Orchestra has announced its 2023 season this fall, during which the ensemble will celebrate its 10-year milestone. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Championing creative process from studio to stage, Works & Process amplifies support for performing artists and their artistic process, and simultaneously provides the public with behind-the-scenes access to new works, fostering greater understanding and appreciation.