Community News

Harlem Community Arts Fund to help individual artists and organizations
January 30th, 2013

The Harlem Community Arts Fund (HCAF) will respond to proposals from eligible artists and arts organizations based in and providing services within Harlem (bounded by 110th and 155th Streets from the Hudson River to Fifth Avenue -- Community Districts 9 and 10 only). The HCAF, through the Harlem Arts Alliance,  is made possible with support from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. Individual Artist Applicants click here for the online application and guidelines (Si necesita formularios en español, por favor llame 347-735-4280 ext. 253). Arts Organization Applicants click here for the online application and guidelines (Si necesita formularios en español, por favor llame 347-735-4280 ext. 253). Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 4 p.m. (online submissions only) Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following HCAF Information Seminars (You MUST RSVP with Harlem Arts Alliance via email):  

Teachers College Community School kindergarten application deadline approaching
January 29th, 2013

WHLDC wants to help spread the word about an upcoming deadline to enroll kindergarteners at Teachers College Community School [TCCS]. TCCS is now accepting applications for kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year. Priority is given to families in District 5 and 6. The application deadline is March 1, 2013. In February, TCCS will be holding parent information sessions: For more information, please click here.  

Cultural group accepting applications for free artist studio space
January 25th, 2013

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is accepting applications for free studio space for emerging or under-recognized artists. The 9-month Workspace program will offer studio space in Lower Manhattan. The (firm) deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. Please find eligibility information, the application and FAQ's here.

Applications Being Accepted for Free Summer Arts Institute for Middle and Highschoolers
December 19th, 2012

Students entering grades 8 through 12 in September can apply to attend the Summer Arts Institute, a free, four-week intensive arts program to be held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in July. Seven tracks of study are offered: dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music (band), photography, film, and visual arts. An experienced staff of teachers and artists will guide students in developing their skills and creativity as they prepare for their next level of study. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen art form. Please encourage your arts teachers to share this opportunity with their students. Admission to the program is by application and competitive audition. Students may apply to and audition for only one discipline. The deadline to apply is February 8, 2013. For more information and an application, click here.You may also contact Heather Powell at summerarts@schools.nyc.gov or 212-356-8573.

Paid Internships for High Schoolers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
December 19th, 2012

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers paid internships to students in grade 11 or 12 at a New York City high school that receives Title I funds.  Interns will get the inside scoop on a wide variety of Museum jobs in conservation, education, exhibition design, and more. They’ll also develop professional skills, explore the galleries, and assist an expert in one of the Museum’s departments. Students don’t need prior experience or specific knowledge to apply – just an interest in learning about museum careers and great works of art! For more information and to link to the online application, please click here. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2013. Contact Betsy Gibbons for more information.

BOA Student Leaders Program Accepting Applications
December 19th, 2012

The Student Leaders Program is an eight-week summer experience for high school juniors and seniors. The program includes a paid internship with a local nonprofit organization as well as the Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., July 8 –13, 2013. The program gives Student Leaders the opportunity to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on community work experience while discovering their own talents for serving their community and leading others. The deadline to apply is January 25, 2013. For more information and to apply, click here. Contact the Bank of America Student Leaders Program at 1-800-218-9946.

Construction Update from Columbia University: 3595 Broadway
November 13th, 2012

Columbia University is constructing a new 12-story building at 3595 Broadway on the southwest corner of Broadway and 148th Street. The Meeting with God Church, currently located at 3581 Broadway at 147th Street, will be moving into the ground level space of this new building.
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Need help after Hurricane Sandy? Want to help storm victims? Click here.
November 8th, 2012

Harlem residents in need of services after Hurricane Sandy and the Nor’easter or those who want to help storm victims are encouraged to contact the agencies below for more information:
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White House Summer Internship Application to be Posted on Nov. 19
October 31st, 2012

West Harlem youth have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a first hand glimpse into the Executive Office of the President of the United States. The application for internships at the White House during the summer of 2013 will be posted on Nov. 19. The deadline to apply for the summer internship is Jan. 27. The internship runs from May 28 through Aug. 9, 2013.
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WHLDC Office Closed Tuesday, Oct. 30
October 29th, 2012

West Harlem Local Development Corporation's office will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30 due to the severe weather in the area. We are monitoring the emergency situation and will post an update about reopening later.

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