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Learn more about: 💸Mayor Eric Adams and Laurie Cumbo's announcement of $59.3 million for 1,078 cultural orgs ✂️ Materials for the Arts's new exhibition of work by Borinquen Gallo 👋 NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs' resources for immigrant New Yorkers And more! All in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/culture/60-mil…

We were thrilled to induct Jaye Moon, J. T. Rogers, Cristina Enriquez-Bocobo, and @nyculture @commishcumbo into NYFA's Hall of Fame last night! With great art and people with a true passion for the arts, it was a night to remember. Full recap here: ow.ly/NvUX50VkZGk

Got inspired at NYC Tourism + Conventions's annual meeting this week, and reminded of why so many people love to visit our beloved city, especially as we celebrate NYC's 400th, with New York City Tourism + Conventions Press Account president Julie Coker, Laurie Cumbo, NYC Office of Nightlife's Jeff Garcia and more.

🚨Big news! I’m thrilled to announce that NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo will be the guest speaker at this year’s #WomenOfDistinction event! Stay tuned - more incredible speakers to be announced soon. RSVP ⬇️ ticketleap.events/tickets/distri…

From Central Park to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, now is the perfect time to experience the cherry blossoms in New York City. Discover magical spots where you can be enchanted by the beauty of spring. timeout.com/newyork/things…

Artists, this is your LAST CALL! Apply to design two of the monuments NYC Cultural Affairs is commissioning through #SheBuiltNYC: one for jazz icon Billie Holiday in Queens, & one for public health pioneer Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías in the Bronx. Apply by 4/7/2025: NYCulture.submittable.com

Join us today at noon to learn more about the ins and outs of fiscal sponsorship and how it can (or can't!) help you with your creative endeavors, brought to you as part of our new #NYCCreateinPlace program:

ICYMI: this Women's HERstory Month, I joined Louis Armstrong, NYC DDC, & Spectrum News NY1's Roger Clark to announce the renovation of "Selma's House," home of the Armstrong's beloved neighbor Selma Heraldo, which will create new community & administrative space: ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Last week, Laurie Cumbo went on WNYC 🎙’s Morning Edition to discuss our “last call” for artists to design monuments honoring public health pioneer Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías and jazz great Billie Holiday. Listen to her conversation with Michael Hill: wnyc.org/story/new-york…

📢 NYC cultural nonprofits: it's time to apply for the next cycle of the Cultural Development Fund (CDF)! Organizations can receive funding for the programming they provide to NYC. View info on CDF eligibility, guidelines, upcoming webinars, and more: nyc.gov/CDFapply

NYC nonprofits, now is the time to apply for NYC Cultural Affairs's Cultural Development Fund!! Every year, we support hundreds of cultural groups across the city for their public programming. Learn more, apply, and help us bring culture to every community across NYC!! ⬇️

What an amazing honor to join the The Frick Collection to cut the ribbon on their spectacularly renovated space along Museum Mile! Congrats to all who worked to reach this milestone. Plan your visit today at frick.org! (PS - admission is free for visitors aged 10–18!)

During Earth Week, NYC Cultural Affairs joins NYC DDC to share a 10-min film on a three-part installation by Carlos Irijalba. "Joined an Avalanche, Never to be Alone Again" was created in 2023 during Irijalba’s time as DDC's Public Artist in Residence (#PAIRnyc). ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=V0i9uv…

Today, on #DenimDay, we stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Our staff at the Department of Cultural Affairs and our Materials for the Arts program proudly wore denim to show our support.

This year, Laurie Cumbo also took part in the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence’s (Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence) campaign by wearing the “Consent Cape,” a symbolic piece designed by Celestino Couture to raise awareness alongside Denim Day NYC.

I appreciate the opportunity to testify about the Best Budget EVER, aka Mayor Eric Adams's FY26 executive budget proposal, which includes a PERMANENT $45M increase for NYC Cultural Affairs, a historic level of funding that will support 1,000+ cultural groups across the five boroughs!

From free admission to our beloved zoos & botanical gardens, to free access and discounts at world renowned museums & performing art centers, we thank our cultural partners for rolling out the red carpet for service members, veterans, & their families!! silive.com/news/2025/05/s…

"In this year’s budget, we provided Brooklyn Arts Council & arts councils across the city a 15% increase in funding, a recognition of the incredible work that artists do to provide affordable, accessible, uplifting programming for our residents” -Laurie Cumbo brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-arts-…