November 6-7 & 11-14

this is the beginning,
this is the end

Joanna Kotze
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
November 20-22
December 2

Activating the Decolonization Rider

Emily Johnson/Catalyst
Ain Gordon
with Josh Quillen

CONDOLENCE Or A Rug & An Elf

December 10-12
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company

Special Company Announcement

Final Performance Year

Following 45 years at the forefront of modern dance, the Company will present the world premiere of Memory Palace, a retrospective of its work, as part of a two-week festival in March 2027, followed by a final tour!

Ford Foundation Live Gallery

Hank Willis Thomas

On View: September 16, 2026 – January 2027

New York Live Arts is honored to welcome visionary Hank Willis Thomas back to the Ford Foundation Live Gallery!

Artist Resources

LIVE CORE

Live Core is a creative incubator, network, and platform for artists to elevate and propel their ideas forward. Utilizing the resources of New York Live Arts, Live Core empowers artists to connect with larger audiences, raise funds to support their work, and engage with industry professionals and other Live Core artists to bolster their professional and artistic development.

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