Supporting NYC Immigrants ArtsEcosystem in A Time of Crisis

On December 11th, CUF held a forum to explore the growing role of immigrant artists in New York's cultural life, the impact of the COVID crisis on the immigrant arts ecosystem, and the longer-term challenges facing immigrant artists and immigrant-focused arts organizations across all five boroughs. Immigrants, often overlooked, are crucial to the success of the arts in NY and play a lead role in sharpening New York’s creative edge, preserving cultural heritage, and anchoring the city's position as a global leader in contemporary culture. Watch the event here.

City's Latino Artists Disproportionately Impacted By the Pandemic

Performers of the Mazarte Dance Company, photographed by Adi Talwar.

Latinx artists report higher economic losses and employment rates than white artists as a result of the pandemic. In addition to this, they are more likely to have their health directly impacted by COVID-19. Read more about this in City Limits recent article here.