Internet Links to Arts Organizations of Interest
Mark Morris Dance Group
The
Mark Morris Dance Group tours the world with new and repertory works from the leading American choreographer of our time.
Their web site posts company information, touring schedule and the latest news from the company.
Foundation Center
The Foundation Center offers many informative, free e-mail newsletters to choose from.
Rolex Arts Initiative
Rolex Arts Initiative Rolex created its Mentor and Protégé
Arts Initiative as a biennial program, established to make a significant contribution to the arts by helping to perpetuate the world’s
artistic heritage. In keeping with its tradition of supporting individual excellence, the company is giving emerging artists time
to learn, create and grow. For each program cycle, Rolex invites masters in the performing arts, visual arts, film and literature to provide
individual guidance to gifted young artists who have not yet attracted the support their talent warrants.
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble’s work transports
viewers to enchanted
worlds of magic and spirituality with the sensuous flow of Odissi, the oldest of India's classical dance forms. Originally a sacred ritual,
Odissi is marked by lyricism and curved bodylines that bring alive the ancient temple sculptures of India. Choreographed by Artistic Director
Surupa Sen, performances feature renowned soloists Surupa Sen and Bijayini Satpathy, the Nrityagram ensemble, with live music. Information
at their web site on the dance village they have created located near Bangalore, India.
Mt. Tremper Arts Festival
Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, just over two hours from New York City, Mount Tremper Arts supports
contemporary artists in the creation and presentation of new works of art. Founded by photographer Mathew Pokoik and choreographer
Aynsley Vandenbroucke, MTA fosters an environment of creative risk taking and intellectual curiosity. It does this through
an integration of performances, exhibitions, artist residencies, educational programming, and informal gatherings.
Aynsley Vandenbroucke Movement Group
Recognized for its thoughtfulness and strong imagery and called “Gifted” by The New Yorker, the
company has been presented in New York City by Dixon Place, The Brooklyn Museum, and the Dancenow/NYC festival, and in Brazil
by Centro Coreografico do Rio. AVMG has also performed at Dance Theater Workshop, Lincoln Center’s Clark Studio Theater,
Baryshnikov Arts Center, the Joyce SoHo, and Mt. Tremper Arts.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
This is another great newsletter that is highly recommended.
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center is one of the oldest and largest non-profit contemporary art institutions in the United States.
An exhibition space rather than a collecting institution, P.S.1 devotes its energy and resources to displaying the most experimental
art in the world. A catalyst and an advocate for new ideas, discourses, and trends in contemporary art, P.S.1 actively pursues
emerging artists, new genres, and adventurous new work by recognized artists in an effort to support innovation in contemporary
art. P.S.1 achieves this mission by presenting its diverse program to a broad audience in a unique and welcoming environment
in which visitors can discover and explore the work of contemporary artists. P.S.1 presents over 50 exhibitions each year,
including artists’ retrospectives, site-specific installations, historical surveys, arts from across the United States
and the world, and a full schedule of music and performance programming.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles:
presenter of superb artistic programming, international leader in arts and education, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus.
As a presenter of over 400 events annually, LCPA complements the offerings of the 11 other Lincoln Center resident organizations
through a variety of popular series: American Songbook, Great Performers, Lincoln Center Festival, Lincoln Center Out of Doors,
Midsummer Night Swing, and the Mostly Mozart Festival. The Emmy Award-winning Live From Lincoln Center extends the reach of
Lincoln Center's stages to millions of Americans across the country. As an international leader in arts and education,
LCPA takes a wide range of activities beyond its halls through its educational cornerstone, Lincoln Center Institute, as well
as offering arts-related symposia; family programming; accessibility; and other community initiatives. And as manager of the
Lincoln Center campus, LCPA also provides support and services for the Lincoln Center complex and its resident organizations.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
America’s
oldest performing arts institution in continuous operation, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is recognized internationally
for innovative dance, music, and theater programming—including its renowned Next Wave Festival. BAM also features an
acclaimed repertory film program, literary and visual art events, and extensive educational programs. The institution is led
by President Karen Brooks Hopkins and Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo.
Ukrainian Museum - NYC
The museum concerns itself with the Ukrainian experience, past and present.
In the museum the emphasis is on the cultural legacy of a people whose thousand year journey through history abounds with
grand, dramatic, turbulent and exciting events, as well as extraordinary accomplishments and achievements.
ArtsJournal
ArtsJournal is required reading for anyone involved in the arts.
Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre
APAP Showcase at Ailey Studios
January 10, 2010 - 8:00pm
Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre is presenting two showcases during the 2010 Association of Performing Arts Presenters
(APAP) Conference. The first is at the Alvin Ailey Studios (405 W. 55th St. @ 9th Ave - NYC). Open to general public and APAP
participants.
APAP Showcase at City Center
January 11, 2010
- 4:15pm
Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre is presenting two showcases during the 2010 Association of Performing
Arts Presenters (APAP) Conference. The second is at the City Center Studios (130 W. 56th St. btw 6th and 7th Aves.- NYC).
Open to general public and APAP participants.
The Dollar Stretcher
Hey, you work in the arts!