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 Commissioner Levin Cuts the Ribbon on Dramatically Expanded Materials for the Arts On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin and MFTA Director Harriet Taub were joined by MFTA members, donors and friends at the annual Masked Marvelous event, to celebrate the 10,000 square foot expansion of MFTA's warehouse. The City-funded project includes a dedicated processing space to help meet rising demand, and new classroom/workshop spaces that will enhance reuse and arts education programs. Find out more about MFTA Read the press release |
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The 2009 Mayor's Awards for Arts and Culture Handel Medallion Presented to Jessye Norman On Tuesday, October 6, 2009, Mayor Bloomberg presented the 2009 Mayor’s Awards for Arts & Culture at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. Awards recipients included the Big Apple Circus, Jaynemarie Capetanakis, H.T. Chen, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Vernon Reid, and the Thalia Spanish Theatre, in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City’s cultural life. The Mayor also presented the 2009 NYC Handel Medallion, New York City’s highest award for achievement in the arts, to Jessye Norman. The event was co-hosted by Bye Bye Birdie star John Stamos, and featured live performances by Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Musical Theater Ensemble, Cajun Cellist Sean Grissom, and Picaso, Jr. of the Big Apple Circus. Special guests included Executive and Artistic Director Clive Gillinson of Carnegie Hall and actor Avery Brooks. Read the release |
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Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mayors Office of Film Theater and Broadcasting Announce that the “Made In NY” Cultural Credit Program has donated more than $600,000 to NYC Cultural Organizations On Monday, October 5, 2009, Cultural Affairs Deputy Commissioner Margaret Morton and MOFTB Commissioner Katherine Oliver announced that, through the "Made in NY" Cultural Credit program, NYC-based films and television series have donated more than $600,000 to local cultural organizations. The announcement took place at the premiere of Lifetime Television Network's new sitcom Sherri. This innovative public-private partnership brings together the film industry and New York City's cultural field, reinforcing the linkages between nonprofit groups and the commercial creative sector. Read the press release |
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Mayor Bloomberg Announces Five New Initiatives to Help Strengthen NYC’s Cultural Sector Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Seth W. Pinsky today announced five initiatives to support artists and cultural organizations in New York City, as part of the Five Borough Economic Opportunity plan. Through these initiatives, the City will strengthen the arts workforce, promote cultural districts, and make more City-owned space available for creative projects. For more information about these initiatives and their corresponding RFPs Read the press release |
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Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Levin Open the New Museum of Chinese in America Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Levin and Museum of Chinese in America officials today unveiled the Museum’s new venue at 215 Centre Street in Manhattan. The 14,000-square-foot venue, designed by Maya Lin, dramatically enhances the Museum’s programming space. The official opening was marked by a traditional “Eye Dotting Ceremony”, in which officials painted the pupils of a festive Chinese dragon to symbolically bring life and good fortune to the Museum’s new home. Read the press release |
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Materials for the Arts Honored at the 5th Annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards On Monday, September 21, 2009, Materials for the Arts (MFTA) Director Harriet Taub was presented with the Stewardship Award by Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin at the New York Innovative Theatre Awards. Hosted at New World Stages Theater, the awards ceremony recognizes New York City's Off-Off-Broadway community. MFTA was presented with the Stewardship Award for its role in providing free materials for use by New York City’s theater community. Read the press release |
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Department of Cultural Affairs and DYCD Release After-School Arts Partnerships (ASAP) Guidelines and Application Deprtment of Cultural Affairs and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) announce program and application guidelines for the After-School Arts Partnerships (ASAP) awards. This fiscal year, funding is available for cultural initiatives in collaboration with designated after-school program sites. ASAP is a program of the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, with generous support provided by a one-time grant from the JCPenney Afterschool Fund. The deadline for applications is Friday October 16, 2009. ASAP Application Guidelines ASAP Application Form Eligible Organizations Program Sites |
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Fall 2009 Capacity Building and Oversight Training Sessions Presented by the Mayors Office of Contract Services (MOCS) MOCS will again host capacity building training sessions for New York City nonprofit organizations. Topics include Board Development: Oversight and Effective Governance (9/24); Best Practices in Governance and Fiscal Management for Nonprofit Vendors (9/30); New IRS Tax Form 990 (10/8); Internal Controls for Small Nonprofits (10/8). All courses are free of charge for organizations holding contracts with NYC government agencies. Click here for course and registration information |
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Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin and NYC Councilman Domenic M. Recchia Announce the FY10 Cultural Development Fund Awards The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the NYC Council, today announced the results of the Fiscal 2010 Cultural Development Fund (CDF) Awards. The CDF will support 884 cultural organizations in every borough. Awards are granted for public programs that range from exhibitions and performances, to classes and workshops, to public lectures and publications, to subsidized work space for artists and technical assistance. Read the press release For a listing of FY10 CDF awards |
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Applications Now Accepted for the 2010 New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards Presented by The New York Times Community Affairs Department, the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, and Philanthropy New York, the Awards illuminate the elements of successful management that enable nonprofits to excel at their missions, and the important roles played by New York nonprofits in improving lives and communities. Interested organizations should apply by November 20, 2009. Guidelines and Application |
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Eye on Culture New York City is home to more than 500 galleries; 375 nonprofit theater companies; 330 dance companies, 150 museums, 96 orchestras, 38 Broadway theaters, 24 performing arts centers, five zoos, four botanical gardens, and an aquarium. Start exploring today! PERFORMA 09, November 1 – 22, 2009
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