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ARTS
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Creative Studios and Galleries
Queens is home to a plethora of studios, galleries and other creative spaces for artists and aficionados. While some exhibitions remain online only, many locations have reopened. Whether virtual or in-person, these artistic institutions offer a wide range of different experiences, including interactive, collaborative, performative and more. Not limited to paintings or sculptures, their programs also include dance and music, and many offer the chance for local artists to contribute their own work. To make sure you’re up on their latest policies during the pandemic, check their websites. senting their cultural diversity. The nonprofit is part of the Kaufman Arts District and is an exciting intersection of arts, commerce, media, advocacy and strategic networking for Queens arts and cultural institutions. Hours: Mon. Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ART HOUSE ASTORIA 23-35 Broadway, Astoria (347) 738-4148 arthouseastoria.org The conservatory for music and art provides proper education in music, art, theater and more for students of all ages at affordable prices. Classes are led by trained and experienced teachers in their respective art form with the common goal of ensuring that students have fun while learning proper technique. Hours: varying times throughout the week; Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
RADIATOR ARTS
CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE JAMAICA 89-31 161 St., Suite 805, Jamaica (718) 526-8700 go2ccj.org The organization unites artists, arts organizations, local businesses and educational leaders in efforts to strengthen community and economic development in Jamaica. CCJ offers a wide range of collaborative programs that support its members and greatly impact community knowledge of and access to local cultural offerings and tourism opportunities. Events will be hybrid. Virtual Hours: weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS AT FLUSHING TOWN HALL
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137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing (718) 463-7700 x 222 flushingtownhall.org With the tagline “global arts for a global community,” the council’s mission is to present multidisciplinary global arts that engage and educate the communities of Queens, in order to foster mutual appreciation. FTH has a plethora of programs scheduled for the first half of 2022, including concerts, performances, lessons and more. Hours: Public hours and box office hours are Wed.-Thu., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Check online for specific event times.
Topaz Arts
FLUX FACTORY
LIC ARTISTS, INC.
39-31 29 St., Long Island City (347) 669-1406 fluxfactory.org The Flux Factory is a nonprofit that supports and promotes emerging artists, builds sustainable artist networks and helps retain creative forces in New York City. With dozens of freeto-the-public exhibitions a year, Flux Factory commissions new works from the general public through quarterly open calls in thematic group exhibitions. Hours: are on a per-project basis, Thu., Sat. and Sun.
5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City (347) 848-0030 licartists.org This nonprofit arts advocacy organization has a mission to increase the development and visibility of professional and emerging artists in Long Island City and throughout Queens. Programs offered include live drawing workshops, exhibitions and drawing for kids for a small price and at a reduced price for LIC-A members. For more information and hours, contact LIC Artists, Inc.
MRS. GALLERY JACKSON HEIGHTS ART CLUB Club’s Studio, located in St. Mark’s Church, 33-50 82 St., Jackson Heights (718) 426-9821 jacksonheightsartclub.org CLUB ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED With the commitment of furthering the knowledge and enjoyment of visual arts throughout Queens, the club offers memberships to people of all ages. The group’s programs include painting demonstrations and art shows. For more information and hours, contact the Jackson Heights Art Club.
JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND LEARNING
Flushing Town Hall
161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica (718) 658-7400 jcal.org JCAL is devoted to offering quality visual, performing and literary urban arts to the surrounding community, and to provide accessible education programs to encourage participation in the arts. Its programs engage students of all ages in multiple disciplines, such as music, theater and dance performances; film screenings and lectures; contemporary visual arts exhibitions; in-school artist residencies; a series of nearly 50 different arts workshops and free or low-cost afterschool and summer programs. There will be a hybrid model for events. Hours: Tue. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. and Mon., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
60-40 56 Drive, Maspeth (347) 841-6149 mrsgallery.com Mrs. is a contemporary art gallery located away from the geographic center of the New York art world. The gallery focuses on offering a new platform for emerging, underrepresented and mid-career artists, while engaging the surrounding community. Exhibitions feature works from The New Art Dealers Alliance artists. Hours: Tue. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat.. 12 - 5 p.m.
NATIONAL ART LEAGUE
10-61 Jackson Ave., Long Island City (347) 677-3418 radiatorarts.com Radiator is a gallery that regularly presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances and video programs from local and international curators. Artists range from mid-career to emerging, and are featured at the center’s multiple exhibitions throughout the year. Hours: Fri., 1 - 6 p.m., Sun., 3 - 6 p.m.; select hours through appointment.
ROCKAWAY ARTISTS ALLIANCE, INC. Check website for new location to be announced (718) 474-0861 rockawayartistsallianace.org This nonprofit looks to encourage and engage youth and senior community members in the arts and cultural activities. RAA’s programs include afterschool, summer day camp, art classes and in-school art instruction, juried visual art exhibitions and solo shows as well as regularly scheduled musical, performance and literary events. Galleries are open on select weekends when exhibits are running.
TOPAZ ARTS 55-03 39 Ave., Woodside (718) 505-0440 topazarts.org Topaz Arts is a creative development center, offering affordable space for visual arts exhibitions and dance companies, assisting hundreds of artists in the development and presentation of their works in a transformed warehouse space. Hours: by appointment.
44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston (718) 224-3957 nationalartleague.org The nonprofit organization of professional artists and serious students supports the advancement of the creative arts of drawing, painting and sculpture. The National Art League offers a wide range of instruction from oil and watercolor painting to pastel, drawing, mixed media and children’s classes at multiple levels. Classes run six days a week and exhibitions and galleries are scheduled throughout the year.
QUEENS COUNCIL ON THE ARTS 28-18 Steinway St., Astoria (347) 505-3010 queenscouncilarts.org The Queens Council on the Arts looks to foster and develop the arts in Queens and to support individual artists and arts organizations in pre-
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