NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

5 Dutch Days 5 Boroughs

Manhattan

This five-day cultural event that takes place in New York City every November celebrates the continuous influence of Dutch arts and culture in New York City and brings together arts and cultural organizations from across the city. Programs include walking tours, lectures, concerts and contemporary art offerings.

92nd Street Y

Manhattan

This multidisciplinary institution promotes performing, visual and literary arts through classes and performances for a wide range of audiences. Founded to promote issues of Jewish values and American pluralism, the Y now promotes a diverse roster of programs.

African Voices Communications

Manhattan

African Voices sponsors literary readings, art exhibitions and writing workshops. Its annual poetry and musical event, Rhymes, Rhythms & Rituals, is held in New York City parks, including Prospect Park, Bryant Park and Marcus Garvey Park.

Afrikan Poetry Theatre

Queens

At its home in Jamaica, Queens, the Afrikan Poetry Theatre presents a roster of wide-ranging cultural activities of interest to its largely African-American constituents.

A Gathering of Tribes

Manhattan

A Gathering of Tribes sponsors a creative open mic night on Thursdays, and the gallery mounts a new exhibition each month in its historic brownstone. It hosts weekly writing workshops, and A Gathering of the Tribes magazine features new poetry and fiction as well as art-related reviews, essays and interviews.