UMEZ Arts Engagement funds artists and arts organizations based in Upper Manhattan to present diverse cultural projects including performances, exhibitions, screenings, and festivals. The program supports a wide range of disciplines and encourages projects that reflect and serve the local community's cultural diversity and needs, strengthening the creative economy and expanding access to arts in Upper Manhattan.
Eligible applicants are artists and arts organizations based in Upper Manhattan presenting arts projects there. The program encourages applications from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, especially those rooted in Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities.
