The 19th cycle of the Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program closes this Tuesday, August 12! Applicants must be professional dancers who can demonstrate a pressing & critical need for emergency support. Details: bit.ly/3BaUhgf @rrauschenberg

TUESDAY! Yeyasmiles, the Latin GRAMMY-winning front-woman of Flor de Toloache, wraps up Live at the Gantries with sounds inspired by everything from mariachi to merengue. 8/12 | 7pm Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC INFO: kupferbergcenter.org/event/latg-081… In collaboration with NY State Parks

COMING SOON! The Snug Harbor Dance Festival is a two-day event on August 23 and 24 celebrating contemporary dance, featuring performances by local choreographers, including CDI resident MBDance. GET TICKETS: bit.ly/4ldpmHc

NEW! The Louis Armstrong House Orchestra will make its KCA debut, led by the electric trumpeter Alphonso Horne! This world-class big band brings rare gems and bold new arrangements from Armstrong’s storied archives to life. MAY 2, 2026 | 8PM LEARN MORE: kupferbergcenter.org/event/laho

🎷 Nothing beats free live jazz in the Queens neighborhood of jazz legends! On August 28th at 7:00pm in Archie Spigner Park you can see the Mingus Big Band perform for free. Sponsored by Kupferberg Center for the Arts

A reverent, meditative moment for your day, courtesy of our comp/choreo workshop, a week of spontaneous cross-discipline creation between our Fellows. Choreographer Alicia Steeves called it "truly life-changing". Performed at Gibney. In collaboration with @matafestival.

The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, & mental health emergencies. Apply now thru Sept 9 for emergency treatment that occurred February 1, 2025 or later. ow.ly/vcY450WFpgE @rrauschenberg

LAST CALL for applications to the D.I.G Artist Residency at Green Space! LEARN MORE: greenspacestudio.org/for-artists D.I.G. is an opportunity to develop & share new work together during 8 work sessions, 2 culminating Take Root performances. Application Deadline is August 18th!

Our FINAL QUEENS JAZZ TRAIL CONCERT is one week away! Swing by Archie Spigner Park to take in Mingus Band, a 14-piece GRAMMY-winning ensemble and NY institution. THURSDAY, 8/28 | 7PM INFO: kupferbergcenter.org/event/qjt-0828… In partnership w/Flushing Town Hall Louis Armstrong NYC Parks.

In near-darkness, the soft glow of iPads light the faces of our Fellows as they rehearse Inti Figgis-Vizueta’s "music by yourself" for string orchestra. This bold new work transforms silence, memory & solitude into sound, evoking the joys of listening to music alone, at night.

APPLY NOW! Manhattan artists, collectives and arts orgs, LMCC's 2026 Manhattan Arts Grants are now open! Apply for $4,000–$16,000 to support community-focused projects across the borough. DEADLINE: Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025 LEARN HOW TO APPLY: bit.ly/4nSgDNh

THIS THURSDAY: Swing by Archie Spigner Park to take in the Mingus Big Band, a 14-piece GRAMMY-winning ensemble and NY institution for over 3 decades. 8/28 | 7 PM Jamaica, Queens INFO: kupferbergcenter.org/event/qjt-0828… Partners: Louis Armstrong Flushing Town Hall NYC Parks Northwell Health

Look at all the fun you're about to have. The 2025–26 Season is HERE! From world-class music and dance to family shows and more, KCA is bringing unforgettable performances to Queens, NYC! CHECK OUT THE LINEUP: kupferbergcenter.org/events #artscenter #livearts #queensny

On OCT 3, Legends, Jesus Ramos and Buena Vista Orchestra, take the KCA stage to celebrate the rich legacy of Afro-Cuban music. From fiery trombone solos to soulful vocals, don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the iconic orchestra live. LEARN MORE: kca.nyc/bvo

Truth or deception? The world premiere of "Cry Wolf" by NVA & Guests fuses dance, theater & humor into a bold reimagining of the classic fable. 📍 Oct 25 | BMCC Tribeca PAC 🎟️ $40 / $30 student 👉 Don’t miss it: tickets.tribecapac.org/nva-guests-pre… #NYCDance

David Bowie, Lou Reed, Mary J. Blige & Next Fest Fellows have all had the honor of recording at Reservoir Studios. Our 2025 Composer Fellows had their original works professionally brought to life there by our talented Performance Fellows. LEARN MORE: next-fest.org

EarShot CoLABoratory is back. (🎊) Calling bold, curious composers from all backgrounds. ✔️ $10K commission ✔️ Orchestra workshops & performances ✔️ Community-driven creative impact Apply by Sept 21, 2025: americancomposers.org/.../call-for-s…... Photo: Alfred Kan