Department of Cultural Affairs

A large group of people smile and throw confetti in the MFTA warehouse.

Commissioner Laurie Cumbo Welcomes Teachers to Shop for Free Supplies at MFTA

Teachers in all subject areas are invited to access the vast array of materials available in MFTA's 35,000 square-foot warehouse.

Group photo of Brooklyn capital awardees.

DCLA Announces New Capital Funding for Green-Wood Cemetery and Cultural Organizations Across Brooklyn

The new funding was announced as part of Mayor Adams' historic $127M investment in cultural capital projects citywide.

Now on View: “Feared & Revered” by MFTA Artist in Residence Nicole Awai

Through repurposing fabric, frames, photographs, beads, plexiglass, and decorative paper, Awai explores a powerful female entity from Caribbean folklore.

Information and resources on the COVID-19 coronavirus for the cultural community

COVID-19 coronavirus

For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 coronavirus in New York City, visit www.nyc.gov/coronavirus.

DCLA partnered with Americans for the Arts and SMU DataArts to examine the financial impact of COVID-19 on NYC's non-profit cultural sector. Read the report.

A TV cameraperson interviews Percent for Art director Kendal Henry in a park

News and Press Releases

Read the latest news from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is the largest municipal funder of culture in the country and is committed to providing access to art and culture for all New Yorkers.

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