Open Note is a series of eight intimate, monthly concerts curated and performed by students from the Mannes School of Music. Formed initially as a performance opportunity during the Part-Time Faculty strike that affected all members of the Mannes community in fall 2022, Open Note is being run in spring 2023 by the students in […]

“Finding my Folk” engages seven contemporary immigrant artists whose practice embraces the folkloric and its propensity to adapt to its given place and time.⁠ ⁠ As immigrants who hail from all over the globe and have long called New York home, these gifted creators are actively shaping their own traditions, rituals, and customs by blending […]

In the performance “Glitter Priestess Mad Tea Party: Herbal Remedies to Soothe Anger & Anxiety”, artist Damali Abrams makes lavender and oatstraw tea for guests and explains the process and properties of the herbs. This performance art / workshop responds to the stress of current events by empowering participants to take healing into their own […]