School of Arts & NYC Parks Partnership
The School of Arts is thrilled to partner with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to invigorate public spaces with a vibrant array of arts programming. This collaboration aims to activate parks across Queens with diverse, inclusive, and dynamic arts events, enriching community experiences and promoting cultural vibrancy throughout the borough.
As part of this exciting partnership, the Queens College School of Arts will transform local parks into thriving centers of creativity and engagement. The program features both emerging and professional artists from Queens College, offering a rich lineup of performances and workshops spanning music, dance, and visual arts. From June to October 2024, parks in the Rockaways, Forest Park, Highland Park, Southeast Queens, District 7A, and Flushing Meadows Corona Park will host a variety of free events. This initiative not only provides enriching cultural experiences for the community but also offers valuable professional opportunities for Queens College School of Arts students and recent graduates.
Upcoming Events
Northeast Queens Events
School of Arts: Painting Workshops
- Dates: April 30th, May 7th at 6:00 pm*
- Location: Alley Pond Park, 76th Avenue & Springfield Blvd
School of Arts: World Music Concert
- Dates: May 1st at 6:00 pm*
- Location: Alley Pond Park, Upper, Football Field
School of Arts: Asian Arts Dance Workshops
- Date: May 9th, May 16th at 6:00 pm*
- Location: Alley Athletic Parking Lot, Queens, NY (close to Winchester Boulevard)
School of Arts: Salsa Dance Workshop
- Date: May 16th at 6:00 pm*
- Location: John Golden Parking Lot in Queens, NY
School of Arts: Jazz Concerts
- 1st Concert: May 9th at 6:00 pm at Fort Totten Park (Health and Safety Field) 422 Weaver Avenue, Bayside, NY
- 2nd Concert: May 14th at 6:00 pm at the Alley Springfield Picnic area off of 76th Avenue
*Programming is subject to change*
Southeast Queens Parks Events
School of Arts Caribbean Dance Workshops
- Dates: Wednesdays, May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. Time 11:00 am*
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
*Programming is subject to change*
Rockaway Parks Events
Beach Opening Ceremony: Jazz Music Concert
- Date: May 23rd at 10:00 am *
- Location: Beach 17 in Far Rockaway
Beach Opening Ceremony: West Indies Caribbean Dance Performance
- Date: May 23rd at 10:00 am *
- Location: Beach 17 in Far Rockaway
*Programming is subject to change*
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events
School of Arts Music Concerts
- Dates: May 31st, June 14th, 21st, 28th, July 12th, 24th, August 2nd at 2:00 pm*
- Location: Dinkins’ Circle
School of Arts: Queens Day Music Concert
- Dates: July 20th at 12:30 pm*
- Location: Unisphere
School of Arts: Queens Day Caribbean Dance Family Concert
- Dates: July 20th at 11:00 am*
- Location: Unisphere
*Programming is subject to change*