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The 15th annual TriBeCa Open Artist Studio Tour, or TOAST, runs from April 29 through May 2. TOAST invites the public to take free, self-guided tours through over 100 artists' studios in 36 buildings in TriBeCa, where they will have the opportunity to talk to the artists, view and purchase work...
The Oratorio Society of New York announced the winners of its 35th annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition. Jonathan Estabrooks, baritone, took first place (and a $7,000 cash prize); Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano, took second place ($5,000); and Emily Duncan-Brown, soprano, won third place ($2,500)...
Jazz pianist and composer Antonio Ciacca became Artist in Residence at Bar on Fifth at The Setai Fifth Avenue on April 1. In addition to regular performances, the role gives Ciacca the opportunity to select jazz trios to perform at the venue...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announces Anthony Caro as the featured artist on its roof this summer. Sculptures from throughout his career will be featured in Anthony Caro on the Roof, from April 26 through October 30, weather permitting...
On April 12, the House Appropriations Committee announced that the National Endowment for the Arts would receive $155 million in federal funding as part of the final budget for fiscal year 2011, a cut of $12.5 million from last year, but a significant improvement over the previous House-approved budget of $124.4 million....
Gagosian Gallery, which occupies over 50,000 square feet of space at 980 Madison Ave., has renewed its lease with Jones Long LaSalle for another 10 years. The gallery takes up the entire 4th and 6th floors, and a portion of the 5th floor of the building...
The Collective School of Music moved to a new location at 123 W. 18th St., with twice as much space as its former location at 541 6th Ave., where the school was located for 26 years. The school will use the extra space to expand its base, guitar, keyboard and piano programs...
On April 17, supporters of the safe, immediate release of artist Ai Weiwei are invited to participate in 1001 Chairs for Ai WeWei, by bringing chairs sitting peacefully outside of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China at 520 12th Ave. Similar protests will occur simultaneously at other Chinese embassies and consulates around the world...
On May 19, The National Academy Museum and School holds its 2011 Spring Gala in the Academy's recently renovated galleries, with honorees Stephen Antonakos, Morton Kaish and Kevin Roche. A silent auction will feature works from Tom Nozkowski, Susan Rothenberg, Dana Schutz and many others...
The Young Peoples Chorus celebrates the 10th anniversary of its commissioning and performance series, Transient Glory, with a retrospective concert on May 6. YPC has also announced the upcoming Transient Glory Symposium event, to take place in February of 2012...
Keys to the Future Piano Festival announces its 6th season, and a new location at Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side. The festival runs from May 24 through 26 and features 27 works from 19 composers and 10 pianists...
On May 14, Symphony Space presents Wall to Wall Sonidos-this year's installment of its annual Wall to Wall event-a free, 12-hour music marathon that begins at 11 a.m. The program features Mexican dance, and music from Puerto Rico, Peru, Argentina, Brazil and more...
New Dramatists announces Full Stage USA, a commission, development and production initiative in non-profit theater. As part of the program, backed by the The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, playwrights will be eligible for grants of $25,000 and partner theaters can receive up to $50,000 to support production...
The Brooklyn Academy of Music announced a 16-month-long celebration of its 150th anniversary in September 2011. Anniversary programming highlights include a performance of Jean-Baptise Lully's comic opera Les Arts Florissants, The Bridge Project's production of Richard III starring Kevin Spacey, and the Merce Cunningham Legacy Tour...
Pace University has announced the appointment of Martin I. Kagan as Director of Cultural Affairs. Kagan, who over 30 years of experience in the field, has served as Interim Director since December 2010. He will be responsible for all significant cultural events, and for budget and administration of all University theaters and performing arts venues.
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