NYC Parks Partnership

School of Arts & NYC Parks Partnership
Image of students and guest presenter from Arts Leadership Bootcamp
Image of students and guest presenter from Arts Leadership Bootcamp

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. 

Events

Peter & the Wolf Flyer
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Southeast Queens Parks Events

Caribbean Dance Workshops

  • Dates: May: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 11:00 am
    June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
    at 11:00 am
  • Location: Roy Wilkins Park

 

Visual Art Workshops

  • Dates: May 11th and June 15th at 11:00 am
  • Location: Roy Wilkins Park

 

*Programming is subject to change*

Northeast Queens Events

Crafting Workshops

  • Dates: May 5th, 12th, 19th, 27th at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Alley Athletic Playground


Sketching Workshops

  • Dates: May 4th, 11th, June 1st  at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Alley Athletic Playground

Painting Workshops

  • Dates: June 4th, 5th, 22nd, 29th  at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Springfield Playground


Ceramics Workshops

  • Dates: June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park: Springfield Playground


Arts Nature Walk

  • Dates: June 4th at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Alley Pond Park


Jazz Concert

  • Dates: June 18th at 6:00 pm
  • Location: Fort Totten

 

*Programming is subject to change*

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events

Jazz Concerts 

  • Dates: July 11th, July 25th, August 1st, and August 8th at 2:00 pm
  • Location: Dinkins’ Circle 

 

School of Arts: Queens Day Caribbean Dance Family Concert

  • Dates: July 18th at 1:00 pm
  • Location: Unisphere

 

School of Arts: Queens Day Music Concert

  • Dates: July 18th at 2:30 pm
  • Location: Unisphere

 

*Programming is subject to change*