City Lore

City Lore will expand its “Creative Traditions” initiative by implementing a series of community-curated exhibitions, public programs, and mentoring opportunities to sustain the cultural traditions of diverse communities in New York City. The center will create a citywide network of folk and community-based artists, host monthly convenings and performances, and offer fellowships for four Cultural Ambassadors to curate exhibitions about their communities’ traditions and aspirations. City Lore will also produce an online toolkit with resources to help artists create work samples, produce small community-based exhibitions, improve their event production and promotion skills, and connect with city agencies. This project will further the center’s work to create a trusted space for diverse communities to present their material culture and performing arts to a broad audience.