DCLA gathers at Gracie Mansion with a proclamation for Percent for Art

    The interactive map spotlights 40 permanent public art projects for New Yorkers to explore across the five boroughs. It also features an audio tour with the voices of figures who have supported the program since its inception.

NYC Cultural Affairs Announces $52 Million in CDF Grants for 1,031 Organizations

    The Cultural Development Fund distributed grants to 76% of eligible applicants, supporting public cultural programming in all five boroughs.

A colorful textile work with mannequin parts, a carousel horse, and furniture.

    Featuring large-scale quilted works of Materials for the Arts' space and materials, The Warehouse by MFTA Artist-in-Residence Woomin Kim is a rich and vibrant homage to the creative spirit that pulsates throughout MFTA.

Artwork installed on a sidewalk shed.

    The new program creates opportunities for artists, building owners, and communities to create site-specific artworks on the 300+ miles of protective structures across the five boroughs.

A TV cameraperson interviews Percent for Art director Kendal Henry in a park

    Read the latest news from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

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