Diversity News

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has launched the application for the Fiscal Year 2024 Cultural Development Fund (CDF), inviting eligible cultural nonprofits from across the five boroughs to apply for City funds in support of public-oriented cultural programming.

For one week only, Birds of Paradise Theatre Company will screen a new film work featuring the astonishing Portuguese disabled dancer Diana Niepce which was made across the latter stages of the pandemic. 

Beck Center for the Arts has announced Diversity Celebration 2023, full of powerful and robust arts programming for all members of the community.

There will be dancing in Rockaway. Poetry will pop up in Ridgewood. They'll hit the high notes in Flushing. An art invasion is headed for Astoria! Following a successful launch last summer, Queens Rising plans to promote more than 300 events in June, partnering with over 100 presenting organizations in 2023.

Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION - The Creative Artist Database have announced a town hall forum on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the theater industry titled 'Next Steps: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - A Panel Discussion.'

Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION - The Creative Artist Database has announced the creation of 'The Creative Team Match-Up,' a networking event featuring an innovative, fun speed-dating structure for creatives to connect.

Lucid Design District, Miami Design District's newest art gallery, announces its Spring/Summer exhibition titled FRESCO. The exhibition will feature 12 international artists that will showcase new works that identify with the concept of 'a fresh start'. From the textile art by Silvina Chialva, to mixed media works by Hiba Alyawer, oil paintings by Tanja Ličina, and digital by Victoria Lopez, art collectors will find a great diversity of artistic media.

Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training has announced it will hold a five-day Shakespeare Intensive in partnership with Fordham University's Department of Theater at Lincoln Center, New York, N.Y., Wednesday, May 10 through Sunday, May 14.

ArtBridge, in partnership with NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), has announced the completion of 50 art installations from the ambitious year-long, five-borough, public art exhibition City Artists Corps: Bridging the Divide that amplifies the stories, cultures, talents, and histories of New York City's 400,000 public housing residents.

PlayCo has extended Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.

Theatre of Young Audiences/USA  will present the ​2023 National TYA/USA Awards​ in three categories. See the recipients!

HERE has announced four new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country and serving as a national model.

A midtown tradition since 2014, Dance Party returns to Bryant Park this summer! Now entering into its ninth year, the beloved series offers park goers in-person dance events in a variety of styles throughout the first three weeks of May.

RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare, directed by Jesse Berger.

Read the reviews for The Prom at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

“Never Be Perfect” is a moody track that brings Loren’s insecurities and self-sabotaging thoughts to the forefront. The punchy pre-chorus, “I’m not a cheat, I’m not a lie, I’m just f**ked up, so don’t even try,” backed by a muted electric guitar shows Loren experimenting with a slightly heavier sound while retaining her signature pop elements.

Rebel Theatrics will host Another Rebel Christmas summer camp June 5-18, 2023 at Diversity Dance Studio. The summer camp is open to ages 6-19. Performers will learn and produce 3-4 Christmas performance pieces to have ready for television opportunities, specials, and potential live performances this holiday season! 

Organisers of Liverpool Theatre Festival have revealed plans for this year's headline and fringe events – with the first six shows going on sale. 

On May 13 & 14, 2023, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Tempesta di Mare performs music composed for, and first performed by the virtuosic all-female ensembles of the Ospedali Grandi, baroque Venice's four institutions that cared for its poor, sick and orphaned citizens. 

Laguna Art Museum has announced its upcoming summer camps, Cruising California Camp in June and Curating Creativity Camp in July, offering a unique and enriching opportunity for children to explore their creativity and imagination through the world of art.