Flushing Town Hall 2025 GO Queens Grant
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This program is funded by The Howard Gilman Foundation.
GO Queens Grant Recipients (Organizations)
Centro Corona is an intergenerational community arts center in Corona, Queens born from the experience, leadership, and knowledge of working-class and immigrant communities in their neighborhoods to build a self-determined, collectively-imagined future. For over a decade, art projects across disciplines have formed here or later took Centro Corona as their home. In their 12 years of history, they've organized members to design materials for demonstrations; produce community theater; host film showcases; put on dance and music workshops; and feature music performances, poetry readings, open mics, ritual celebrations, and collective reading circles. For more info, visit: instagram.com/centrocorona/
City Gate Productions’ mission is to create exceptional live theatre throughout Queens, telling stories that challenge the mind, inspire the heart and reflect the beautiful diversity of Queens. Their vision is for Queens to have a thriving live theatre scene, providing a space for theatre-makers to express their artistic visions without fear and for theatre-goers to have affordable, exceptional live theatre easily accessible close to home. They drive towards that vision by telling high quality, diverse stories and by promoting other Queens-based groups doing likewise For more info, visit: citygateproductions.org/
Como un Lugar is a New York-based collective of Latinx and Latin-American artists, activists, and public scholars. Their mission is to foster and share Latinx and Latin American poetry, music and performance in areas with a high population of Latinx communities, but a lack of cultural events involving live performances. By showcasing Latinx artists' work and sharing it with the community at non-traditional and inclusive venues, they seek to empower each artist they work with and support them by paying fairly and providing a space for them to expand their public outreach and collective networks. For more info, visit: comounlugar.com/
Conch Shell Productions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to infuse new Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean voices into the American theater and film industry. They create a space to produce, present, and develop new plays and screenplays written by a community of artists who have an expanded view of reality. They believe that theater and film can and should have a lasting impact and provoke social change by educating, illuminating and celebrating unique cultural perspectives. For more info, visit: conchshellproductions.com/
CreArtBox is a Queens-based performing arts organization committed to creating and producing live art performances that blend classical and contemporary music with multidisciplinary elements, including visual arts, theater, and design. Their mission is to support professional artists, foster the creation of meaningful new works, make world-class performances accessible to all, and inspire future generations through innovative and transformative cultural experiences. For more info, visit: creartbox.nyc/
Edgemere Farm Works was founded in 2022 with a mission of providing educational, agricultural, musical, and cultural programming to the historically underserved and environmentally disadvantaged neighborhood of Edgemere, Queens. The organization grew out of Edgemere Farm, a half acre volunteer-run urban farm formed in the wake of 2012's Superstorm Sandy. For over a decade, the farm has provided Edgemere (a federally-designated “food desert”) with access to fresh produce, evolving into a safe community hub and a unique space for arts and education in an area that is otherwise lacking in such venues. For more info, visit: edgemerefarm.org/works
Hit The Lights! Co. (HTL!) is a multi-disciplinary ensemble based in Astoria, Queens, committed to creating hand-crafted stories and educational programming that emphasize innovation, accessibility, and fun. HTL! is defined by its non-hierarchical, collaborative approach to creating and performing stories. Composed of four experienced, multi-disciplinary artists, the company writes, performs, puppeteers, directs, and produces together, rotating roles depending on the project. Their artistic process is rooted in the belief that everyone involved deserves a voice. For more info, visit: hitthelights.org/
The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) was founded at Dixon Place in March 2017 to create an open space for performance artists-activists in New York City to tell their stories and influence society. IHRAF uses art to open a space for discussion around society's most pressing concerns, as well as facilitate conversation among their diverse audience, and social and political leaders. They create programs based on their values of celebrating diversity; engagement with all members of society; sincerity and vulnerability of presentation, and beauty as a fundamental creative value. For more info, visit: humanrightsartmovement.org/
The Karla Florez School Of Dance (KFSD)'s mission is to recreate, promote, share, and transmit rhythms of the Colombian Caribbean region such as Cumbia, Bullerengue, and Tambora with different communities, particularly with new generations of Latino populations in NYC, the USA, and overseas. KFSD is led by dancer and choreographer Karla Florez who uses folk dance and contemporary dance techniques, along with other art forms such as storytelling, music and performance, in an interdisciplinary approach that is fundamental to its overall cultural work that has now expanded for almost 20 years. For more info, visit: instagram.com/karlaflorezsd
Kinding Sindaw is an Queens-based nonprofit dance theater company composed of indigenous tradition-bearers, artists, and educators from all backgrounds founded in 1992. Kinding Sindaw exists to assert, preserve, reclaim, and re-create the traditions of dance, music, martial arts, storytelling, and orature of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, Southern Philippines. For more info, visit: kindingsindaw.org/
Kofago Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional services and opportunities to their local community, with a strong focus on music and dance education. Grounded in the principles of inclusiveness, fairness, and social justice, they strive to nurture and develop unique skills and talents that will prepare individuals for opportunities throughout our global society. For more info, visit: kofagoinstitute.org/
LiberArte is non-profit organization based in Jackson Heights, Queens that brings about racial, social and climate justice change through the arts by organizing community gatherings in events such as arts festivals and live performances. They are known for excellent programs for the Spanish-speaking community and partnering with other performance venues and community groups to reach a broader audience. For more info, visit: liberarteinc.org/
Los Herederos (LH) is a grassroots, media-folk arts organization dedicated to inheriting culture in the digital age. LH engages in research-based documentation for public consumption to produce projects, programs & services that address the realities of local culture, evolving communities, & an increasingly diasporadical immigrant experience. They believe in the power of transmedia storytelling to educate & encourage a more culturally aware, equitable & sustainable society. For more info, visit: losherederos.org/
No, YOU Tell It! storytellers work together to develop true tales on the page, then swap stories to embody their partner’s culture, identity, and life experience on stage. Their collaborative approach to storytelling values cooperation over competition. Pairing up story partners to step into each other’s stories in a theatrical performance empowers different voices and creates a more profound sense of empathy for the storytellers and audience members. For more info, visit: noyoutellit.com/welcome/
Footlight Presents is an arts and culture promotions company operating an 80 capacity venue space established in 2016 and located in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens. Their mission is to provide an accessible platform for new and emerging artists to perform and grow their craft. We host and promote on average 250 free or suggested donation events throughout the year providing opportunities to at least 750 emerging artists on our stage annually. For more info, visit: footlightunderground.com/
Percussia is a Queens-based chamber music ensemble formed in 2000. Their mission is to bring eclectic and engaging contemporary music with world, folk, and popular music influences to non-traditional audiences in underserved local neighborhoods. Percussia’s concerts are presented free of charge in community spaces where people naturally congregate: parks, laundromats, public plazas, churches, subway stops, coffee shops, and libraries. For more info, visit: percussia.org/
PinProduction's mission is to bring to the stage—and the virtual stage—stories that resonate with the diverse audience we serve in Queens. By using both classic and contemporary narratives, they aim to reflect the times we live in and spark conversations that inspire our community to become a better place. In our post-pandemic world, their work has evolved to include virtual theatre that uniquely combines live actors with animation. This innovative approach creates a captivating aesthetic that inspires the sensation of live performance while broadening their reach to virtual audiences. For more info, visit: pinproductionscompany.com/
Project Connect is a New York City-based organization that strives to spread the joys and values of Lindy Hop, the original swing dance developed in Harlem by Black Americans in the 1930s. Their mission is to present interactive swing dance shows that highlight the ebullient and powerful force that is Lindy Hop and bring people together through the dance and its music. Through their story and dancing, we teach and encourage its inherent values of community, self-expression, defiant joy, creativity, humor, and inclusivity. For more info, visit: danceprojectconnect.com/
Random Access Music (RAM)’s mission is to cultivate, promote, produce, perform, and champion contemporary music that pushes boundaries and ignites artistic exploration. Founded in and based in Queens, RAM fosters a vibrant community of composers and performers, encouraging collaboration and innovation. Through our diverse programming, educational initiatives, and accessible platforms, we aim to engage audiences, challenge preconceptions, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the power of new music. For more info, visit: ram-nyc.org/
Salvatore Larussa Dance Company is a performing arts dance company dedicated to providing the best in dance services and education by providing live performances, workshops, dance festivals, and lecture demonstrations for the Queens community and the dance community at large. For more info, visit: sldt.org/
Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre was founded in 2016 by Billy Blanken as a medium for exploring movement through a socially-engaged dance practice with a focus on classical ballet. The project provides collaborative works incorporating high-quality production value, including projection and project mapping, practical effects, world class costumes, digitally animated painting, and collaborations with musicians, designers, composers and visual artists. For more info, visit: sheepmeadowdanceth.wixsite.com
The Motor Company (TMC) is dedicated to creating and producing site-responsive theater that is accessible and community-oriented. Their aim is to heighten their relationship to our city by using public spaces as the impetus for free story-telling events. TMC believes that theater can and should be a catalyst for community building and engagement, and that belief is at the heart of everything they do. For more info, visit: themotorcompanynyc.com/
Titan Theatre Company is committed to breathing new life and clarity into classical works of theatre, exploring new and contemporary language plays, and delivering adventurous and visceral theatrical experiences for their audiences and community. Through this work, they strive to foster an environment for artists and audiences alike to rediscover the boundaries of live performance in an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and respect. For more info, visit: titantheatrenyc.com/
Umami Playground Dance, Inc. aims to push the boundaries of dance by merging contemporary with street dance styles and diverse cultural narratives. Other than their mission of playing, exploring and making mistakes, they draw inspiration from their multi-cultural ensemble—spanning Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Peruvian, and Filipino heritages—they create works that reflect a tapestry of stories, traditions, and personal experiences. Their playful, dynamic approach results in performances that are both deeply personal and universally engaging. For more info, visit: umamiplayground.wixsite.com
Vivarta Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in New York City, dedicated to fostering cultural enrichment and community connection through the transformative power of Indian classical dance and music. Their mission is to educate and inspire by presenting innovative, thought-provoking productions that honor the beauty of India’s classical arts while making them accessible to diverse audiences. For more info, visit: vivartaarts.com/
This program is funded by The Howard Gilman Foundation.
GO Queens Grant Recipients (Organizations)
Centro Corona is an intergenerational community arts center in Corona, Queens born from the experience, leadership, and knowledge of working-class and immigrant communities in their neighborhoods to build a self-determined, collectively-imagined future. For over a decade, art projects across disciplines have formed here or later took Centro Corona as their home. In their 12 years of history, they've organized members to design materials for demonstrations; produce community theater; host film showcases; put on dance and music workshops; and feature music performances, poetry readings, open mics, ritual celebrations, and collective reading circles. For more info, visit: instagram.com/centrocorona/
City Gate Productions’ mission is to create exceptional live theatre throughout Queens, telling stories that challenge the mind, inspire the heart and reflect the beautiful diversity of Queens. Their vision is for Queens to have a thriving live theatre scene, providing a space for theatre-makers to express their artistic visions without fear and for theatre-goers to have affordable, exceptional live theatre easily accessible close to home. They drive towards that vision by telling high quality, diverse stories and by promoting other Queens-based groups doing likewise For more info, visit: citygateproductions.org/
Kofago Insitute, Inc.
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Como un Lugar is a New York-based collective of Latinx and Latin-American artists, activists, and public scholars. Their mission is to foster and share Latinx and Latin American poetry, music and performance in areas with a high population of Latinx communities, but a lack of cultural events involving live performances. By showcasing Latinx artists' work and sharing it with the community at non-traditional and inclusive venues, they seek to empower each artist they work with and support them by paying fairly and providing a space for them to expand their public outreach and collective networks. For more info, visit: comounlugar.com/
Conch Shell Productions is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to infuse new Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean voices into the American theater and film industry. They create a space to produce, present, and develop new plays and screenplays written by a community of artists who have an expanded view of reality. They believe that theater and film can and should have a lasting impact and provoke social change by educating, illuminating and celebrating unique cultural perspectives. For more info, visit: conchshellproductions.com/
CreArtBox is a Queens-based performing arts organization committed to creating and producing live art performances that blend classical and contemporary music with multidisciplinary elements, including visual arts, theater, and design. Their mission is to support professional artists, foster the creation of meaningful new works, make world-class performances accessible to all, and inspire future generations through innovative and transformative cultural experiences. For more info, visit: creartbox.nyc/
Edgemere Farm Works was founded in 2022 with a mission of providing educational, agricultural, musical, and cultural programming to the historically underserved and environmentally disadvantaged neighborhood of Edgemere, Queens. The organization grew out of Edgemere Farm, a half acre volunteer-run urban farm formed in the wake of 2012's Superstorm Sandy. For over a decade, the farm has provided Edgemere (a federally-designated “food desert”) with access to fresh produce, evolving into a safe community hub and a unique space for arts and education in an area that is otherwise lacking in such venues. For more info, visit: edgemerefarm.org/works
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Hit The Lights! Co. (HTL!) is a multi-disciplinary ensemble based in Astoria, Queens, committed to creating hand-crafted stories and educational programming that emphasize innovation, accessibility, and fun. HTL! is defined by its non-hierarchical, collaborative approach to creating and performing stories. Composed of four experienced, multi-disciplinary artists, the company writes, performs, puppeteers, directs, and produces together, rotating roles depending on the project. Their artistic process is rooted in the belief that everyone involved deserves a voice. For more info, visit: hitthelights.org/
The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) was founded at Dixon Place in March 2017 to create an open space for performance artists-activists in New York City to tell their stories and influence society. IHRAF uses art to open a space for discussion around society's most pressing concerns, as well as facilitate conversation among their diverse audience, and social and political leaders. They create programs based on their values of celebrating diversity; engagement with all members of society; sincerity and vulnerability of presentation, and beauty as a fundamental creative value. For more info, visit: humanrightsartmovement.org/
The Karla Florez School Of Dance (KFSD)'s mission is to recreate, promote, share, and transmit rhythms of the Colombian Caribbean region such as Cumbia, Bullerengue, and Tambora with different communities, particularly with new generations of Latino populations in NYC, the USA, and overseas. KFSD is led by dancer and choreographer Karla Florez who uses folk dance and contemporary dance techniques, along with other art forms such as storytelling, music and performance, in an interdisciplinary approach that is fundamental to its overall cultural work that has now expanded for almost 20 years. For more info, visit: instagram.com/karlaflorezsd
Kinding Sindaw is an Queens-based nonprofit dance theater company composed of indigenous tradition-bearers, artists, and educators from all backgrounds founded in 1992. Kinding Sindaw exists to assert, preserve, reclaim, and re-create the traditions of dance, music, martial arts, storytelling, and orature of the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, Southern Philippines. For more info, visit: kindingsindaw.org/
Kofago Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional services and opportunities to their local community, with a strong focus on music and dance education. Grounded in the principles of inclusiveness, fairness, and social justice, they strive to nurture and develop unique skills and talents that will prepare individuals for opportunities throughout our global society. For more info, visit: kofagoinstitute.org/
LiberArte is non-profit organization based in Jackson Heights, Queens that brings about racial, social and climate justice change through the arts by organizing community gatherings in events such as arts festivals and live performances. They are known for excellent programs for the Spanish-speaking community and partnering with other performance venues and community groups to reach a broader audience. For more info, visit: liberarteinc.org/
LiberArte
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Los Herederos (LH) is a grassroots, media-folk arts organization dedicated to inheriting culture in the digital age. LH engages in research-based documentation for public consumption to produce projects, programs & services that address the realities of local culture, evolving communities, & an increasingly diasporadical immigrant experience. They believe in the power of transmedia storytelling to educate & encourage a more culturally aware, equitable & sustainable society. For more info, visit: losherederos.org/
No, YOU Tell It! storytellers work together to develop true tales on the page, then swap stories to embody their partner’s culture, identity, and life experience on stage. Their collaborative approach to storytelling values cooperation over competition. Pairing up story partners to step into each other’s stories in a theatrical performance empowers different voices and creates a more profound sense of empathy for the storytellers and audience members. For more info, visit: noyoutellit.com/welcome/
Footlight Presents is an arts and culture promotions company operating an 80 capacity venue space established in 2016 and located in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens. Their mission is to provide an accessible platform for new and emerging artists to perform and grow their craft. We host and promote on average 250 free or suggested donation events throughout the year providing opportunities to at least 750 emerging artists on our stage annually. For more info, visit: footlightunderground.com/
Percussia is a Queens-based chamber music ensemble formed in 2000. Their mission is to bring eclectic and engaging contemporary music with world, folk, and popular music influences to non-traditional audiences in underserved local neighborhoods. Percussia’s concerts are presented free of charge in community spaces where people naturally congregate: parks, laundromats, public plazas, churches, subway stops, coffee shops, and libraries. For more info, visit: percussia.org/
PinProduction's mission is to bring to the stage—and the virtual stage—stories that resonate with the diverse audience we serve in Queens. By using both classic and contemporary narratives, they aim to reflect the times we live in and spark conversations that inspire our community to become a better place. In our post-pandemic world, their work has evolved to include virtual theatre that uniquely combines live actors with animation. This innovative approach creates a captivating aesthetic that inspires the sensation of live performance while broadening their reach to virtual audiences. For more info, visit: pinproductionscompany.com/
Footlight Presents
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Project Connect is a New York City-based organization that strives to spread the joys and values of Lindy Hop, the original swing dance developed in Harlem by Black Americans in the 1930s. Their mission is to present interactive swing dance shows that highlight the ebullient and powerful force that is Lindy Hop and bring people together through the dance and its music. Through their story and dancing, we teach and encourage its inherent values of community, self-expression, defiant joy, creativity, humor, and inclusivity. For more info, visit: danceprojectconnect.com/
Random Access Music (RAM)’s mission is to cultivate, promote, produce, perform, and champion contemporary music that pushes boundaries and ignites artistic exploration. Founded in and based in Queens, RAM fosters a vibrant community of composers and performers, encouraging collaboration and innovation. Through our diverse programming, educational initiatives, and accessible platforms, we aim to engage audiences, challenge preconceptions, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the power of new music. For more info, visit: ram-nyc.org/
Salvatore Larussa Dance Company is a performing arts dance company dedicated to providing the best in dance services and education by providing live performances, workshops, dance festivals, and lecture demonstrations for the Queens community and the dance community at large. For more info, visit: sldt.org/
Sheep Meadow Dance Theatre was founded in 2016 by Billy Blanken as a medium for exploring movement through a socially-engaged dance practice with a focus on classical ballet. The project provides collaborative works incorporating high-quality production value, including projection and project mapping, practical effects, world class costumes, digitally animated painting, and collaborations with musicians, designers, composers and visual artists. For more info, visit: sheepmeadowdanceth.wixsite.com
The Motor Company (TMC) is dedicated to creating and producing site-responsive theater that is accessible and community-oriented. Their aim is to heighten their relationship to our city by using public spaces as the impetus for free story-telling events. TMC believes that theater can and should be a catalyst for community building and engagement, and that belief is at the heart of everything they do. For more info, visit: themotorcompanynyc.com/
Titan Theatre Company is committed to breathing new life and clarity into classical works of theatre, exploring new and contemporary language plays, and delivering adventurous and visceral theatrical experiences for their audiences and community. Through this work, they strive to foster an environment for artists and audiences alike to rediscover the boundaries of live performance in an atmosphere of creativity, collaboration and respect. For more info, visit: titantheatrenyc.com/
Umami Playground Dance, Inc. aims to push the boundaries of dance by merging contemporary with street dance styles and diverse cultural narratives. Other than their mission of playing, exploring and making mistakes, they draw inspiration from their multi-cultural ensemble—spanning Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Peruvian, and Filipino heritages—they create works that reflect a tapestry of stories, traditions, and personal experiences. Their playful, dynamic approach results in performances that are both deeply personal and universally engaging. For more info, visit: umamiplayground.wixsite.com
Vivarta Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in New York City, dedicated to fostering cultural enrichment and community connection through the transformative power of Indian classical dance and music. Their mission is to educate and inspire by presenting innovative, thought-provoking productions that honor the beauty of India’s classical arts while making them accessible to diverse audiences. For more info, visit: vivartaarts.com/