NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

African Diaspora International Film Festival

Manhattan

This annual festival presents contemporary films that shine a different light on African Diaspora life and culture regardless of the filmmaker’s race or nationality.

African Film Festival

Manhattan

The African Film Festival (AFF) builds an American audience for African film through an annual film festival in New York, a National Traveling Film Series, various panel discussions and a number of educational outreach and community programs.

American Tap Dance Foundation

Manhattan

American Tap Dance Foundation youth programs, for children and teens, teach students about America’s own indigenous art form –tap. A distinguished faculty shares their knowledge of the artistry and history of tap with each student in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Artexpo New York

Manhattan

Over its 30-year history, Artexpo New York has hosted many of the world’s most renowned artists. In 2011 it takes place at Pier 94 from March 25-27.

Arts in Bushwick

Brooklyn

This all-volunteer organization promotes and supports local artists, serves the community at large through arts education and creative accessibility, and organizes all residents and stakeholders in Bushwick to fight development-driven displacement and work toward an integrated, sustainable community.