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POC arts entities are often connected to a sense of place and neighborhood but rarely have a truly stable space of their own.POC arts entities are deeply embedded in their communities and often relied upon to provide more than just arts programming.We want you and your team to be the first to hear the six key findings from this extensive inquiry: Our research-across more than 100 conversations, forums, and surveys-highlights critical information about the people, communities, cultural assets, economic impact, and the social relevance of POC arts activities throughout the city. This resource offers greater visibility and connection for communities of color that have had to grapple with systemic racism and chronic disinvestment for generations, and are now being devastated by the pandemic. POC arts entities are major contributions to American arts and culture.īesides our expansive “Brown Paper” report, HueArts NYC is also a dynamic online map and directory that spotlights 412 POC-founded and -centered arts entities. They showcase the rich stories and creative practices that make up the tapestry of NYC’s communities of color. They offer art, history, and pride as well as opportunities such as jobs, mentorship, and dreams. Often founded as grassroots efforts, they offer their artists, cultural producers, and community members places to express creativity and places to belong. These arts entities-across all five boroughs-are a critical element in the vibrant creative and cultural landscape that defines New York City.

HueArts NYC is the only citywide hub of 400+ arts entities founded, led by, and serving Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and all People of Color. On behalf of HueArts NYC, we write to offer recommendations and clear action steps to ensure that all of New York City’s arts and cultural assets are included in your vision. In the midst of this, we appreciate your promise to help keep our communities safe, our economy growing, and the cultural life of our city thriving. This is undeniably one of the toughest times our city will ever face. DCLA Deputy Commissioner Sheelah Feinbergįirst, we’d like to thank you for your leadership and commitment thus far in stewarding New York City through such a challenging time.