Dec. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry Following an international search for a new leader, the Board of Trustees of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum announced on Dec. 8 the appointment of Astoria native Amy Hau as its next director. Hau has a long history with the Long Island City cultural institution, having… Read more »
Category: art
Astoria residents featured in upcoming play premiering at SheNYC Arts Festival
Aug. 2, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Astoria residents Mara Jill Herman and Al Groppi are among the cast and crew set to take part in a series of performances for a play during the SheNYC Arts Festival on Aug. 2, 4, 5 and 6 at the Connelly Theater, located at 220 E 4th St. The… Read more »
Annual Long Island City arts festival returns for first time since 2019
May 31, 2023 By Michael Dorgan One of the borough’s biggest annual art festivals returned to Long Island City with more than 100 creators showcasing their work. The event, called LIC Arts Open Festival, took place from May 17 through May 21 and celebrated the borough’s vibrant arts community with a wide range of art… Read more »
Pair of western Queens arts organizations receive $5 million in funding from borough president’s office
Feb. 22, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The leaders of two western Queens art organizations were presented with a $5 million check for capital funding on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The presentation was made by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, whose office allocated the funds to The Noguchi Museum, a gallery and sculpture garden located at 9-1… Read more »