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She Built NYC: New Yorkers, head to women.nyc to nominate a local woman, group of women, or event in women’s history for a new public monument. Learn more.
The Disability Forward Fund will provide programmatic support for organizations working to deepen engagement in the arts for people with disabilities as cultural workers, artists, and audiences.
Grant recipients for this pilot program will be announced in July 2018.
After months of traveling the city and hearing from nearly 200,000 residents online and in person, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs is thrilled to release New York City’s first-ever comprehensive cultural plan.
Learn more about the Cultural Development Fund and find out if your organization qualifies for City funding for arts and cultural programs.
Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program embeds artists in City government to use their art practice to address social issues. Learn about our four 2018 PAIR artists and City Agency partners.
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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Percent for Art
View commissioned permanent public works of art managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
View commissioned permanent public works of art managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
View commissioned permanent public works of art managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Materials for the Arts
NYC's reuse program, which provides donated supplies to nonprofit arts groups and public schools.
NYC's reuse program, which provides donated supplies to nonprofit arts groups and public schools.
NYC's reuse program, which provides donated supplies to nonprofit arts groups and public schools.
Explore Arts and Culture
From museums and galleries to performances and more, NYC offers a wealth of entertainment options.
From museums and galleries to performances and more, NYC offers a wealth of entertainment options.
From museums and galleries to performances and more, NYC offers a wealth of entertainment options.
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