ART CONNECTS NEW YORK
Art Connects New York (ACNY) believes that the visual arts have a unique ability to interpret the world, connect people, and inspire insight into ourselves and the world around us. By using the transformative power of art, we affirm the human spirit and help make New York a more welcoming, expansive city.
ACNY connects curators with social service agencies and non-profit organizations to create inspiring, compelling exhibitions of New York City-based artists. Permanently installed, these collections offer recipient agency’s clients, visitors and staff the opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and aesthetic enjoyment.
Our unique mission enables us to:
- Create opportunities for NYC-based visual artists to show their work in meaningful ways outside the traditional white walls of a gallery
- Provide a chance for curators to formulate exhibitions in alternative venues and helping to bridge the divide between the Art World" and the "Real World"
- Provide easy access to contemporary art to those who rarely see it—in spaces where the opportunity for inspiration, transformation, and contemplation are especially helpful.
- By enhancing their surroundings, we strengthen the ability of recipient agencies to fulfill their missions.
ACNY placements provide unusual opportunity for reflection, rumination, and conversation-engaging the dynamic power of New York’s creative community to expand and enrich lives in New York City’s varied communities.
Join us in our mission to extend the transformative power of visual art throughout New York City.
There are so many ways to be involved! You can begin by joining the mailing list. You can also contribute artwork, apply to curate a show, or volunteer with us. The simplest way to connect with us is to donate. It just takes a few moments and your money will begin multitasking to help social service agencies, artists, and New York City through our placement program, providing more New Yorkers with the incredible transformative power of art.
