Staten Island Arts

Are you an immigrant artist based in the New York City Area looking to build your arts community and seeking more opportunities for 1-on-1 support?

Come learn about the NYFA Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program for Visual and Multidisciplinary Artists 2025. Staten Island-based alumni artists will share more about their experiences as mentors and mentees, and NYFA staff will provide an overview of the program and insights into the panel selection process.

You will also get to connect with staff from Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art and Staten Island Arts and learn about other resources for immigrant artists that NYFA offers.

This event will be held in-person at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor on October 1st, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET.

For more information and to register, please visit the link in our bio or visit !

A.R.T./New York is thrilled to announce the opening of the FY25 Grants season with the launch of their Fall Grants! 💸

A.R.T./New York provides grants to theatres of all sizes throughout the year as part of their mission to support theatre companies and artists in realizing rich artistic visions and serving their diverse audiences well.

The Creative Opportunity Fund provides general operating support grants of $2,000-$5,000 to small professional theatres with budgets under $500,000 working throughout New York State.

In partnership with the Howard Gilman Foundation, the New York City Small Theatres Fund is a two-year general operating support grant to New York City-based theatre companies with annual budgets below $250,000. The fund provides multi-year grant awards between $7,500-$10,000 each year, with a granting period between July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027.

For more information, please visit the link in 's bio!

Looking for weekend plans on the island?

Come enjoy a free screening of the movie "Igualada" () + a spoken word performance by Maya Da Poet () at Snug Harbor this Saturday from 7-10pm!

About the film:

Igualada
Directed by Juan Mejia Botero / 2024 / Documentary / 78m / Documentary
Spanish with English subtitles

Black Colombian activist Francia Márquez transforms a derogatory term, "Igualada," into a symbol of rights defiance. Her presidential campaign inspires a nation to dream of a more equitable future, challenging societal norms.

To RSVP, please visit the link in 's bio!

Interested in making choreography and movement in a fun and supportive environment? The Snug Harbor Dance Festival (SHDF): ChoreoLab is an intentional creative space for dance artists where we’ll explore process, experimentation, and community.

WHEN: September 15 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Dance Center at Snug Harbor, Studio G201, Building G, 2nd Floor
ADMISSION: $10 | Snug Harbor Members: $8

Visit for more info!

Materials for the Arts () is pleased to share information regarding an important opportunity for artists. The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs () is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cycle of the Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program.

Based on the idea that artists are creative problem-solvers, PAIR embeds artists in City agencies to propose and implement solutions to pressing civic challenges. The residency provides artists with $40,000 in funding. Selected artists will have demonstrated experience in socially engaged art or collaborative art practice addressing social and political issues relevant to the host agency.

Visit Materials for the Arts () for more about each of these unique opportunities and the residency application; the deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

See for yourself the impact Staten Island Arts has had on our 2024 Grantees this Sunday! 🌟

With our holistic support, these artists are turning their visions into reality, bringing fresh creativity to life. Join us on August 25th at Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn for an evening filled with performances, art showcases, and community celebration. Come witness the thriving local talent we’re proud to uplift. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎨✨

🗓️ August 25th
📍 Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn ()
🎉 Free & open to the public!

Come out and meet our 2024 Staten Island Arts Grantees on 8/25!

These talented artists are turning their dreams into reality with our support. Join us at the Grantee Gathering on August 25th at Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn for performances, art showcases, and a celebration of local creativity. We hope to see you there! 🎨✨

🗓️ August 25th
📍 Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn ()
🎉 Free & open to the public!

👥 JOIN US FOR AN OUTDOOR AFTERNOON CELEBRATION OF OUR 2024 GRANTEES ON AUGUST 25TH! 👥

Enjoy complimentary drinks and pass-around snacks. Mix and mingle with local artists who will be presenting work on Staten Island this year. Select 2024 artists will be tabling and performing throughout the event.

Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The 2024 Grantee Gathering is made possible with the generosity of Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn () and Kills Boro Brewing Company ().

Visit the link in our bio to RSVP! This event is free and open to the public.

Looking for funding to activate a local park or open space?

The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program will provide funding support from $1,000 to $40,000 per year along with the option of two-year funding for returning grantees to better sustain projects long-term.

The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program is intended to advance the viability of grassroots initiatives across parks and open spaces in all five boroughs and to foster a resilient network of equitable, public green spaces.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Friday, August 16, 2024.

For more information, visit:

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 grant recipients!

Staten Island Arts has awarded $450,900 to 92 outstanding artists and projects. This achievement highlights our dedication to fostering vibrant arts and culture in our communities.

A heartfelt thank you to the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Council, Howard Gilman Foundation, Mertz Gilmore Foundation, SU-CASA, and the New York State Council on the Arts for their generous support.

View the full list of 2024 Grant Recipients here: https://bit.ly/3V6PDdT

The next community activation for Ritual of Breath takes place at Hub17 () this Friday, July 12th, and is an open mic night hosted by Maya Da Poet () featuring poet Ellen T Dotts (), rapper Westside Buddah (), and others. More information and free registration can be found here: https://bit.ly/3W8xeAI

On Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th, you can join Staten Island-based healing practitioners at Snug Harbor () for a full weekend of art & wellness activities. Each day will feature gentle yoga classes led by BE YOGA & DANCE (); African Dance classes by Miss Cheryl's Dance Company (); and a Black Women's Healing Circle led by Somaliah Williams ().

Staten Island Arts is proud to serve as a civic partner on these community activations and we encourage you to browse the full calendar of events on the Ritual of Breath site: https://bit.ly/4co7lCH

Are you an immigrant artist who is looking for advice or feedback on how to start your career in the U.S.?⁠
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Book a FREE 1-on-1 consultation session with an art industry expert who can give you advice on specific topics or offer general arts career resources. The consultation can be done in English, Mandarin, or Spanish. ⁠
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This program is presented by NYFA thanks to the generous support of the Tremaine Foundation.⁠
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Visit NYFA () for more details!

July 19th, 2024 marks 10 years since Eric Garner was killed in Staten Island by NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo.

The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist () is a response to the senseless murder and focuses on Eric Garner's daughter, Erica.

The outdoor opera takes place at Lincoln Center () on July 19th and is free and open to the public.

For more information about The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist and the full community activations happening around the city, please visit the official website: https://bit.ly/3RUamCx.

We are encouraging our community to show up and commemorate the lives of Eric and Erica Garner whose legacies will be honored indefinitely as we continue to fight for the protection and safety of Black lives.

Tomorrow our last SU-CASA showcase takes place at the Jewish Community Center at 11am EST!

The seniors of JCC Bernikow are presenting their handmade apparel. Amari Hines worked with the members to ignite their inner child through TieDye. Don't miss this opportunity to support the senior community here on Staten Island!

The showcase is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.

Tomorrow the Avis South Shore members will be demonstrating their creative theater work, facilitated by SU-CASA artist-in-residence Christine Zahra-DeVito.

Our SU-CASA artists have spent 3 months working with members at local senior centers in various artistic disciplines. Come out tomorrow to support Avis South Shore members in their theater showcase!

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow from 12:30PM-1:30PM you can visit the Arrochar Senior Center for All You Need Is Love. The showcase will be a presentation of love songs led by SU-CASA artist-in-residence Carolyn Clark.

In the past weeks, Arrochar seniors have explored songs about all kinds of love--romance, friendship, family, love for certain places and things, even love of coffee!

Please get out and support them in their lovely showcase as it's free and open to the public! No RSVP is required.

We are proud to be a civic partner for — a chamber opera-theater work that responds to the murder of Eric Garner and the ongoing loss of Black life at the hands of authorities.

Throughout the summer leading to the opera, we will be co-hosting community activations across New York City. Many of these events are anchored in Staten Island, where Eric Garner lived and died.

These activations will speak to the root causes of systemic injustice that impacted the lives of Eric Garner and his daughter Erica, and offer Black and non-Black communities alike spaces to center collective wellness, ancestral healing and an ongoing commitment to the value and sanctity of Black lives.

We encourage our community to come to Tompkinsville Park from 5:00pm-8:00pm EST for SAFE IN THE CITY: Summer Celebration. The festival will feature DJs, vendors, art exhibitions, and a performance by ! 🎸

We hope to see you all there!

Join us next month at these culminating events across Staten Island, led by SU-CASA resident artists! Artists have spent 3 months working with members at local senior centers in these artistic disciplines:

📖 altered bookmaking
🎭 🎦 theatre & film
🖌️ silk painting

Visit the link in our bio for more information! 🗓️ Stay tuned for information about more free public events from additional SU-CASA resident artists!

SU-CASA is a collaboration among the New York City Council, the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Department for the Aging and the City’s five local arts councils. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

Calling all vendors and visual artists - Applications for WestFest 17 are now open!

We are seeking vendors with handmade or natural goods, concessions, or visual art. We look forward to hearing from you! 🙂

You can access the application here: https://forms.gle/FKGm7Dy6o63qj2Qn9

Staten Island’s young musicians to serenade lunchtime crowds at St. George Plaza: Check out the schedule Staten Island school bands will participate in "Lunch on the Plaza" throughout select weekdays in May and June.

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Head over after Pridefest to continue your June LGBTQ+ celebrations. You can sample the 2024 hibiscus infused pils, view the exhibition and museum, enjoy food and music at our waterfront LGBTQ+ national landmark!⁠
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Tasty Eats, Flagship Clear Comfort Pilsner, Signature Cocktail, and more!⁠
Raffles featuring art books, treats and NYC experiences.⁠
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Tickets:⁠
Basic Ticket: Eats, 3 drink tickets, and more!—$65⁠
Raffle Package: Basic Ticket + 10 raffle tickets—$85⁠
Aura Package: Raffle Package + aura photo—$100⁠
Member Package: Aura Package + one-year family membership $110⁠
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Additional Raffle Tickets are available for purchase at the event.⁠
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Tickets available for purchase at the link in bio

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!

We are in search for an artist for our Artist-In-Residency Initiative to collaborate with our team and community to create art and foster community relationships!

The deadline to apply is May 19th!

https://www.communityfund.nyc/fromrootstoarts

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📢 Happening tomorrow at Stapleton library! 📢

Join us for a vibrant dialogue at our upcoming event: Community Conversation #2: How can I grow in my artistic career as an immigrant artist on Staten Island?

🗓️ Date: May 11th
🕐 Time: 1:00PM - 3:30PM ET
📍 Location: Stapleton New York Public Library

Discover upcoming grant opportunities and resources offered for immigrant artists from New York Foundation for the Arts () and share your ideas for future Staten Island Arts programming, for local immigrant artists. This is an event you don't want to miss. Share your unique experiences, brainstorm solutions, and connect with fellow creatives!

Event will be conducted in English with live interpretation available in Spanish for accessibility. 🎟️ RSVP using link in bio
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Sumérgete en un ayuntamiento colaborativo con Staten Island Arts y New York Foundation for the Arts para explorar la siguiente pregunta: ¿Cómo puedo crecer en mi carrera artística como artista inmigrante en Staten Island?

🗓️ La fecha: sábado 11 de mayo
🕐 La tiempo: 1:00PM - 3:30PM ET
📍El Lugar: Biblioteca pública Stapleton de Nueva York - 132 Canal St, Staten Island, NY 10304

Descubre las próximas oportunidades de subvenciones y recursos ofrecidos para artistas inmigrantes por parte de New York Foundation for the Arts y comparte tus ideas para futuras programaciones de Staten Island Arts para artistas inmigrantes locales. Este es un evento que no te querrás perder. ¡Comparte tus experiencias únicas, busca soluciones y conecta con otros creativos!

El evento se llevará a cabo en inglés con interpretación en vivo disponible en español.

🎟️ Haz click en el enlace en nuestro perfil.

Call for Panelists – Paid Opportunity

Staten Island Arts is looking for community grant panelists with a background in music, theater, and/or dance for our Spring Grant opportunities currently available to the public.

Grant panelists, at their own pace, carefully review and score grant proposals online based on predetermined evaluation criteria, then meet as a group in person to discuss proposals, scores, and to make final award selections in each of the following grant categories:

Howard Gilman Performing Artist Residency Cohort Grants: for individual performing artists across dance, theater, and music, from traditional practices to contemporary performance, at any stage of their career. This grant opportunity establishes a diverse group of 10 performing artists to further their creative practice through a 6-month cohort model including monthly cohort meetings and professional development support.

Mertz Gilmore Dance Research Grants: for dance artists, dance collectives, or dance nonprofits at any stage of their career. This new grant opportunity supports the research and development of a new dance work.

The panel will be held on Saturday, June 22, 12pm - 5pm at the SI Arts office, 25 Hyatt Street, in St. George. Panelists will be paid $400 for their service.

Interested panelists should fill out our panelist nomination form by Friday, May 10.

Staten Island Arts Grant Panelist Nomination Form SI Arts Project Grant applications are reviewed by community grant panels composed of professional artists, scholars, arts administrators, teachers of the arts and humanities, civic and business leaders, and community representatives. Grant panelists carefully review grant proposals, then meet as a....

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Join us for a vibrant dialogue at our upcoming event: Community Conversation #2: How can I grow in my artistic career as an immigrant artist on Staten Island?

🗓️ Date: May 11th
🕐 Time: 1:00PM - 3:30PM ET
📍 Location: Stapleton New York Public Library

Dive into a collaborative town hall with Staten Island Arts and New York Foundation for the Arts (). Discover insights, opportunities, and challenges faced by immigrant artists. NYFA will unveil a spectrum of free and low-cost national programs tailored to support your artistic endeavors.

Don't miss your chance to share your unique experiences, brainstorm solutions, and connect with fellow creatives!

Event will be conducted in English with live interpretation available in Spanish for accessibility.

🎟️ RSVP via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4anCaGm

Spread the word and secure your spot today! We'll see you there!

Immigrant artists in Staten Island!

Join New York Foundation for the Arts and Staten Island Arts at NYPL: Stapleton Library on May 11 to explore the question: “How can I grow in my artistic career as an immigrant artist on Staten Island?”

This event is open to artists and creatives of all disciplines and career stages who identify as immigrants. It will be held in English with a live interpretation in Spanish.

Details: https://bit.ly/4d7iB76

¡Artistas inmigrantes en Staten Island!

Únase a la Fundación para las Artes de Nueva York y Staten Island Arts en la NYPL: Stapleton Library el 11 de mayo para explorar la pregunta: "¿Cómo puedo crecer en mi carrera artística como artista inmigrante en Staten Island?"

Este evento está abierto a artistas y creativos de todas las disciplinas y etapas profesionales que se identifiquen como inmigrantes. Se llevará a cabo en inglés con interpretación en vivo en español.

https://bit.ly/3JqMkud