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.
Past Events
Peter & the Wolf Production Tour
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Southeast Queens
- Dates: Tuesdays, August 5th, 12th, and 19th at 11:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Northeast Queens
- Dates: Wednesdays, August 6th, 13th, and 27th at 11:00 am
- Location: August 6th: Horatio Playground | August 13th: Alley Springfield Playground | August 27th: John Golden Park
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Forest & Highland Park
- Dates: Fridays, August 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 11:00 am
- Location: August 8th: Highland Park Performance Area | August 15th: Forest Park: Bandshell | August 22nd: Forest Park: The Overlook
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
- Dates: Saturdays, August 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 2:00 pm
- Location: Playground for All Children
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Rockaway Park**
- Dates: Mondays, August 11th, 18th, 25th and 26th at 11:00 am
- Location: August 11th: Beach 59th Street Playground | August 18th: Sandpiper Playground | August 25th: Bay Breeze Park | August 26th: Redfern Playground
*Programming is subject to change*
Southeast Queens Parks Events
Caribbean Dance Workshops
- Dates: July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 11:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Visual Art Workshops
- Dates: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 11:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Southeast Queens
- Dates: Tuesdays, August 5th, 12th, and 19th at 11:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
*Programming is subject to change*
Northeast Queens Events
Salsa Dance Workshops
- Dates: August 29th at 4:00 pm
- Location: Crocheron Park
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Northeast Queens
- Dates: Wednesdays, August 6th, 13th, and 27th at 11:00 am
- Location: August 6th: Horatio Playground | August 13th: Alley Springfield Playground | August 27th: John Golden Park
*Programming is subject to change*
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events
Jazz 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 Caribbean Dance Family Concert
- Dates: July 20th at 11:00 am
- Location: Unisphere
School of Arts: Queens Day Music Concert
- Dates: July 20th at 12:30 pm
- Location: Unisphere
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
- Dates: Saturdays, August 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 2:00 pm
- Location: Playground for All Children
*Programming is subject to change*
Forest Park and Highland Park Events
World Music Concerts
- Dates: July 1st, 8th, 15th, 23rd, 30th, August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th at 7:00 pm
- Location: Oak Ridge
Arts Trail Nature Walks
- Dates: July 13th and July 20th at 10:00 am
- Location: Highland Park by Reservoir | Forest Park Strack Pond
Painting Workshop
- Dates: July 27th at 10:00 am
- Location: Oak Ridge
Salsa Dance Workshop
- Dates: August 4th and 11th at 7:00 pm
- Location: Forest Park: The Overlook
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Forest & Highland Park
- Dates: Fridays, August 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 11:00 am
- Location: August 8th: Highland Park Performance Area | August 15th: Forest Park: Bandshell | August 22nd: Forest Park: The Overlook
*Programming is subject to change*
Rockaway Parks Events
City of Water: World Music Concert
- Date: July 12th at 1:00 pm
- Location: Beach 43 Street End Park (592 Beach 43 Street)
Caribbean Dance Workshops**
- Date: August 5th at 6:30 pm
- Location: O’Donohue Park Amphitheater at Beach 17 Street (16-27 Seagirt Blvd)
School of Arts Music & Dance Performances**
- Date: August 12th, August 19th at 6:30 pm*
- Location: O’Donohue Park Amphitheater at Beach 17 Street (16-27 Seagirt Blvd)
Peter & the Wolf Shows at Rockaway Park**
- Dates: Mondays, August 11th, 18th, 25th and 26th at 11:00 am
- Location: August 11th: Beach 59th Street Playground | August 18th: Sandpiper Playground | August 25th: Bay Breeze Park | August 26th: Redfern Playground
*Programming is subject to change*