School of Arts & NYC Parks Partnership
The School of Arts is thrilled to partner with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to invigorate public spaces with a vibrant array of arts programming. This collaboration aims to activate parks across Queens with diverse, inclusive, and dynamic arts events, enriching community experiences and promoting cultural vibrancy throughout the borough.
As part of this exciting partnership, the Queens College School of Arts will transform local parks into thriving centers of creativity and engagement. The program features both emerging and professional artists from Queens College, offering a rich lineup of performances and workshops spanning music, dance, and visual arts. From June to October 2024, parks in the Rockaways, Forest Park, Highland Park, Southeast Queens, District 7A, and Flushing Meadows Corona Park will host a variety of free events. This initiative not only provides enriching cultural experiences for the community but also offers valuable professional opportunities for Queens College School of Arts students and recent graduates.
Upcoming Events
Rockaway Parks Events
Beach Opening Ceremony
- Date: Tuesday, May 21 at 11:00 am
- Location: Beach 97th Street
Garden by the Bay’s 3rd Annual Fun in the Sun! Kayaking on Jamaica Bay and Music Concert
- Date: July 13th at 12:00 pm
- Location: Beach 43 Street End Park (592 Beach 43 Street)
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
- Date: July 13th at 10:00 am, August 8th at 6:00 pm
- Location: Arverne East Nature Preserve (190 Beach 44th Street)
School of Arts Music & Dance Performances
- Date: August 13th, August 20th, August 27th at 6:30 pm*
- Location: O’Donohue Park Amphitheater at Beach 17 Street (16-27 Seagirt Blvd)
*Programming is subject to change*
Forest Park and Highland Park Events
School of Arts Fall/Winter World Music Concerts
- Dates: November 14th, December 12th, January 9th, February 13th, March 13th at 7:00 pm
- Location: Oak Ridge
School of Arts Summer World Music Concerts
- Dates: July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, August 6th, August 13th, August 20th, August 27th at 7:00 pm
- Location: Oak Ridge
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
- Dates: July 14th, July 21st, July 28th at 10:00 am
- Location: Highland Park by Reservoir, Head of Orange Trail at Parklane South, Forest Park Strack Pond
*Programming is subject to change*
Southeast Queens Parks Events
School of Arts Adult Dance Workshops
- Dates: July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st at 10:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
School of Arts Caribbean Dance Workshops
- Dates: August 12th, 19th, and 26th, September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and October 7th at 11:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Teens Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
- Dates: August 7th, August 14th at 10:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
School of Arts Teens Dance Workshops
- Dates: August 21st, August 28th at 10:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
- Dates: July 29th, August 5th at 11:00 am
- Location: Roy Wilkins Park
*Programming is subject to change*
District 7A Events
School of Arts Adult Dance Workshops
- Dates: July 8th, July 15th at 4:00 pm*
- Location: Crocheron Park
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
- Dates: July 23rd, July 30th at 4:00 pm*
- Location: Alley Pond Park
School of Arts Music Workshops
- Date: August 6th, August 13th at 4:00 pm*
- Location: Crocheron Park
School of Arts: Art Workshops
- Date: August 20th, August 27th at 4:00 pm*
- Location: Little Bay Park
*Programming is subject to change*
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events
School of Arts Music Concerts
- Dates: June 1st, June 6, June 16th, June 22nd, June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th at 2:00 pm*
- Location: Dinkins’ Circle
*Programming is subject to change*