Sexual harassment allegations have now hit the visual art world. Art Forum co-publisher Knight Landesman has resigned amid several allegations. More women have come forward. An open letter, begun by 10 members of a Whats App group, grew to 125 people within 24 hours, has been signed by luminaries including Cindy Sherman, Laurie Anderson, Lynn Nottage, Phyllida Barlow, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Tania Bruguera, and Jenny Holzer, whose work Abuse of Power Comes as No Surprise is on the landing page for the letter. Now, over 5,000 women have signed the letter to stop these practices.
On Thursday, October 26, Meredith Monk, trailblazing composer, singer and interdisciplinary artist, was awarded the 24th annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize at a packed ceremony at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
In partnership with BRIC, Times Square Arts presents artist Jakob Steensen's Terratic Animism on Times Square's electronic billboards from 11:57 p.m. to midnight every night in November. This project is a part of Midnight Moment, a monthly presentation by The Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) and Times Square Arts.
Opera Exposures,, Inc, a local 501(C3) created in 2004 by Edna Greenwich as a nonprofit arts organization supporting young and emerging musical artists that is dedicated to developing a diverse audience by performing in affordable venues, has announced its first recital of the Fall season.
La Jolla Playhouse, nationally-renowned for its commitment to the development of new work and new theatrical forms, is pleased to announce the dates and selected projects and collaborators for its third Without Walls (WoW) Festival of immersive and site-based work.
Today, hundreds of artists and activists will launch The Federation. Formed by Laurie Anderson, Laura Michalchyshyn, and Tanya Selvaratnam, The Federation is an unprecedented coalition of individuals and organizations that believe in the power of art and are committed to keeping cultural borders open. We are committed to combatting xenophobia and the threatened closing of physical borders.
Meredith Monk's robust Fall 2017 season ramps up with new performances, public talks and notable accolades. See below for information on upcoming events and highlights.
The Hit Men return to Stage One with Time Travel Tour, an all new show including performances of Number 1 hits not included in their original show, plus a new multimedia presentation. As always with The Hit Men, consummate performers that they are, they share skin-tight musical performances and some of the great back stories from their days with the best loved names in pop.
Presented by Arts Brookfield and curated by WNYC's John Schaefer, New Sounds Live returns to the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey St.) from Today, October 6 to Today, October 13, 2017 with an unforgettable exhibit of artistic and musical mastery.
The New York Neo-Futurists Gala comes to The Astor Center on November 13th, from 7pm-11pm. The award-winning downtown theater's annual fundraiser will feature live entertainment, silent & live auctions, catered small plates, and an open bar of designer cocktails.
Hallelujah! Your saviour is at hand. If you're concerned about a world rife with global advertising, multinational control, climate change, the threat of nuclear war, supermarket domination, and all the constant controversy caused by the US President's inane outpourings, this is for you. If you're not, this is REALLY for you!
Presented by Arts Brookfield and curated by WNYC's John Schaefer, New Sounds Live returns to the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey St.) from Friday, October 6 to Friday, October 13, 2017 with an unforgettable exhibit of artistic and musical mastery.
Presented by Arts Brookfield and curated by WNYC's John Schaefer, New Sounds Live returns to the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey St.) from Friday, October 6 to Friday, October 13, 2017 with an unforgettable exhibit of artistic and musical mastery.
Trisha Brown Dance Company (TBDC) launches its 2017-2018 season with a busy calendar, showcasing masterpieces and other beloved works by one of the most influential choreographers from the postmodern era. Highlights include a week-long run at The Joyce Theater (December 12-17); live performances at New York City Center as part of the 2017 Fall for Dance Festival (October 2 & 3) and at Lincoln Center as part of Paul Taylor American Modern Dance's 2018 season (March 14, 16, 18 & 20); and touring in the U.S. and France. This fall also features a public Community Memorial honoring the life and work of Trisha Brown presented by Danspace Project. (October 28).
Multi-award-winning and internationally recognised choreographer Yasmeen Godder will premiere her new work Face In this Autumn, commissioned by Candoco Dance Company and performed by their company of disabled and non-disabled dancers. Face In is the final commission from Stine Nilsen and Pedro Machado before they step down as Artistic Co-Directors of Candoco, as announced in January.
The Gish Prize Trust today announced that the widely influential, utterly inimitable Meredith Monk has been selected to receive the 24th annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, in recognition of her ongoing achievements as a composer, singer and interdisciplinary artist. Established in 1994 through the will of legendary stage and screen actress Lillian Gish, known as the First Lady of Cinema, the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize is one of the most prestigious honors given to artists in the United States and bears one of the largest cash awards, currently valued at approximately $250,000.
In partnership with French Institute Alliance Fran aise (FIAF) as part of Crossing the Line Festival 2017, Times Square Arts presents artist Sophie Calle's Voir la mer on Times Square's electronic billboards from 11:57 p.m. to midnight every night in October. This project is a part of Midnight Moment, a monthly presentation by The Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) and Times Square Arts.
Peak Performances, the renowned series at Montclair State University that plays a key role in the global performing arts landscape by introducing major new stage productions and critical innovations in the development and presentation of contemporary theater, dance, performance art and music, has announced that its 2017-18 season will consist entirely of new works by women.
