NORTHERN MANHATTAN ARTS ALLIANCE

12/19/24: From Paris to Mexico This upcoming concert celebrates the life and legacy of Maria Grever, the first Mexican female composer to gain international fame! Known as the “Famous Stranger”, Grever’s music overcame boundaries and biases, blending classical artistry with her Mexican roots. With over 800 songs, her melodies resonate with deep cultural pride, romance, and resilience. From her iconic boleros to soul-stirring ballads, Grever’s songs brought Mexican music to the world stage, with hits like Júrame and Volveré embodying the freedom and strength of her voice.? The concert, From Paris to Mexico, features Mezzo Soprano,?Rosario Armas, Guest Conductor,?Ahmed Alom, and guided by?Philip Klint?from NY1 Noticias. Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 7 PM Marian Anderson Theater, Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York (129 Convent Ave) Get FREE TIX: https://lnkd.in/eN6agXdz #NoMAA #NoMAAGallery #UptownArt #UptownLove #WashingtonHeights #Harlem #Inwood #InTheHeights #WestHarlem #UptownCollective

??TODAY: Lil' Readers Friendsgiving Storytime?? Come out today, Saturday, November 23 for a Friendsgiving?celebration filled with fun stories, creative activities, and free books?at the Lil’ Readers Family Literacy Program?on Saturday, November 23rd, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This bilingual event will engage children aged 6-12 with storytelling, hands-on crafts, and a warm sense of community, making it the perfect way to celebrate the season. * Fun Stories: A captivating bilingual storytime to spark young imaginations. * Creative Arts & Crafts: Led by Fridha Arts, kids will bring the magic of stories to life with exciting craft activities. * Free Books: The first 20 children to arrive will take home a free book to keep the reading adventure going!?? Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024?Time: 11-1pm Where: 2406 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033 More Info: https://lnkd.in/eUTXGkZP #NoMAA #NoMAAGallery #UptownArt #UptownLove #WashingtonHeights #Harlem #Inwood #InTheHeights #WestHarlem #UptownCollective

#Repost @beingshu2 ??? Ceramic flowers Created with mixture of porcelain and stoneware with twigs sourced from Inwood hill park #ceramicart #porcelain #stoneware #ceramicflowers #inwoodhillpark

??FREE CALENDAR?? Join our membership program in the month of November and receive a free 2025 Calendar featuring work from our current and past exhibitions! ??? 2025 Calendars are also available for purchase via online donation or in-person purchase. Please note: All calendar purchases, including those made online, must be picked up in person at our office at 4140 Broadway. Pick up your 2025 Calendar today! ? Cover Art: Tony Serio (@tony.serio), Audubon Ballroom I, 2008, Oil on linen, 36” x 48” ?? Calendar Image: Yomira Meregildo (@thenamesyomii), Nuevayorque?o, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 14” x 11” ?? www.nomaanyc.org

#Repost @artmandan ??? CHRISTMAS JOY IS UPON US !! @tryonpublichouse I love being able to share my gifts with the kids and also highlighting my neighbor from the block ! Tens years and bussiness with many more years ahead, @tryonpublichouse is in full christmas spirit !! Last 2 picture photo credit to @chelseaisagirl and @mel43nyc

11/23/24: Exploring Art as a Career: Infinite Possibilities Come out to the Kota Nest (43 Saint Nicholas Place) on November 23rd for an inspiring workshop led by Ruthy Valdez as part of the Kota Alliance Artist Mentoring Program, where young artists will gain valuable insights into building a successful art career. ?Influenced by her Dominican and Turkish heritage, Ruthy brings a rich, multicultural perspective to her work, where even a simple butterfly can symbolize deeper connections. Each brushstroke in her art celebrates the beauty of diverse experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network with fellow young artists in a supportive environment. See you there! More Info: https://lnkd.in/eRNFVsXf #NoMAA #NoMAAGallery #UptownArt #UptownLove #WashingtonHeights #Harlem #Inwood #InTheHeights #WestHarlem #UptownCollective

#Repost Lower Manhattan Cultural Council ??? ??? November, December, and January 2025 Artist Opportunities ??? Swipe through → to see upcoming opportunities for artists ? Upcoming Deadlines ? 11/22 Puffin Foundation Artist Grants @puffinculturalforum 11/22 Socrates Sculpture Park Annual Fellowship @socratespark 11/26 ACRE Residency @acreresidency 11/27 Logic(s)’ Palestinian Journalist Fellowship 12/1 Those Who Tend: Juried Exhibition 12/1 EFA Studio Program Membership Application @efastudios 12/1 Smack Mellon Emerging Artists Summer Group Exhibition @smackmellon 12/7 NYS 2025 NYS Choreographers Grant Program @nysdanceforce 12/8 Material Works Art Award 2024 @materialworks__ 12/8 Spring Break Art Show Curatorial Open Call @springbreakartshow 12/12 Innovate Art Grants for Art + Photo @innovategrant 12/12 Art on the Block Short Term Artist Residency @artontheblocknyc 12/17 NYSCA/NYFA 2025 Artist Fellowship @nyfacurrent 12/20 Center for Book Arts Poetry Chapbook Contest @centerforbookarts 12/20 Submissions for EXPO 44 @side.arts 12/20 Fulcrum Fund Grant @516_arts 12/22 Synthetica and Alterica Art Review Exhibition Open Call 12/31 Moné Online Showcase Open Call moneartgallery 12/31 Asian Art Contemporary Open Call: Mirrors and Masks @asianartcontemporary 1/1 Urban Landscapes 2025 Art Competition 1/3 Short-term Fellowships at the Newberry Collection @newberrylibrary 1/14 Fluxus Museum Prize for Experimental Video Open Call @fluxusmuseum 1/15 Sculpture Space Residency @sculpture_space Each month we share upcoming opportunities for artists in our newsletter. Sign up here to get artist opportunity updates in your inbox at https://lnkd.in/ga2rb4jr (?? in bio). ??: Open Studios, Photo by Elana Engelman-Lado @elannnaaaaa #Artist #Opportunities #NYCart #NYCartist #NYCopportunity #Creative #Practice

#Repost @harlemfinearts ??? Community Spotlight on @kota_alliance “The Meaning of Place” at the @thekotanest , an exhibition featuring 22 female and nonbinary artists from Harlem, plus work from seven teenage artists. Curated by @cathleencampbellpix and @rafaelalunarl, this show explores themes of community, belonging, and the cultural legacy of Harlem. With a focus on empowering local voices, the exhibition underscores the neighborhood’s artistic heritage and future. Catch it at The Kota Alliance through Dec. 6! #HarlemFineArtsShow #TheMeaningOfPlace #SupportTheArts

??FREE CALENDAR??Join our membership program in the month of November and receive a free 2025 Calendar featuring work from our current and past exhibitions! ??? 2025 Calendars are also available for purchase via online donation or in-person purchase. Please note: All calendar purchases, including those made online, must be picked up in person at our office at 4140 Broadway. Pick up your 2025 Calendar today! ? Cover Art: Tony Serio (@tony.serio), Audubon Ballroom I, 2008, Oil on linen, 36” x 48” ?? Calendar Image: Yomira Meregildo (@thenamesyomii), Nuevayorque?o, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 14” x 11” ?? www.nomaanyc.org

#Repost @nyfacurrent ??? Reminder! Applications for the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship, an $8,000 unrestricted cash grant for New York State-based artists, are open through December 17.? ? The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is not a project grant but is intended to fund an artist’s vision and voice and encourage the continuation of their practice. ? ? The 2025 award disciplines are:? - Architecture/Environmental Structures/Design? -Choreography? -Music/Sound? -Photography? -Playwriting/Screenwriting? ? Visit our ?? in bio for details!