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Echoes of the Future Production Assistant

Start Date: October 1, 2025
End Date: October 9, 2025

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a Production Assistant This temporary position will support the production of Hi-ARTS’ 25th Anniversary Celebration, Echoes of the Future. This is an on-site position in Brooklyn, NY. 

Ideal candidates will have experience in event production and/or stage management. 

To apply: Read the full Job Description and email search@hi-artsnyc.org with an updated resume and the subject line “Production Assistant Application” and a Hi-ARTS team member will be in contact. 

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

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Echoes of the Future Line Producer

Echoes of the Future Line Producer

Start Date: September 22, 2025
End Date: October 9, 2025

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a Line Producer. This temporary position will support the production of Hi-ARTS’ 25th Anniversary Celebration, Echoes of the Future, taking place in Brooklyn, NY. 

Ideal candidates will have experience in event production and/or stage management. 

To apply:

Read the full Job Description and email search@hi-artsnyc.org with an updated resume and the subject line “Line Producer Application” and a Hi-ARTS team member will be in contact. 

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

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CRITICAL BREAKS Eleanor Kipping CRITICAL BREAKS Eleanor Kipping

FILLED: CRITICAL BREAKS Composer/Musician

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a temporary Composer/Musician. This temporary position will support Hi-ARTS' CRITICAL BREAKS Artist Evelyn Tejeda during their March 2025 Residency. This position will involve both remote and in-person collaboration, culminating in the development of original music for Temporary Flesh, Evelyn’s latest work in progress. In-person days will take place primarily at El Barrio's Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, home of Hi-ARTS.

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FILLED: CRITICAL BREAKS Residency Assistant to Evelyn Tejeda

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a temporary Residency Assistant. This temporary position will support Hi-ARTS' CRITICAL BREAKS Artist Evelyn Tejeda during her March 2025 Residency. This is an onsite in-person position taking place primarily at El Barrio's Artspace PS 109 in East Harlem, home of Hi-ARTS.

Hi-ARTS residency programs are designed to center process and creative development. We aim to empower artists to develop bold new work while creating a positive and lasting impact on our community. Learn more about our Artist Residency Programs here.

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POSITION FILLED — SKY LAB Residency Assistant to Yang Sun

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a temporary Residency Assistant. This temporary part-time position will support Artist Yang Sun during their October SKY LAB at Hi-ARTS. This is an onsite in-person position taking place primarily at El Barrio's Artspace PS 109 in East Harlem, home of Hi-ARTS.

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FILLED: The Stranger Project Participants

The Stranger Project Participant

Hi-ARTS SKY LAB Artist Yang Sun is inviting those who identity as a first or second generation immigrant and/or resident alien to join her in the development and public Work in Process sharing of The Stranger.

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POSITION FILLED: CRITICAL BREAKS Residency Videographer for Cheri L. Stokes

POSITION FILLED: CRITICAL BREAKS Residency Videographer for Cheri L. Stokes

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a temporary Residency Videographer. This temporary part-time position will support Hi-ARTS' CRITICAL BREAKS Artist Cheri Stokes during her 2024 Spring Residency. This is an onsite, in-person position taking place partially at El Barrio's Artspace PS 109 in East Harlem (home of Hi-ARTS), and partially at Brooklyn Arts Exchange.

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POSITION FILLED: Residency Assistant to Najee Omar

Residency Assistant to Najee Omar

Hi-ARTS is currently accepting applications for a temporary Residency Assistant for Najee Omar. This temporary part-time position will support Hi-ARTS' SKY LAB Artist Najee Omar during his 2024 Spring Residency. This is an onsite in-person position taking place primarily at El Barrio's Artspace PS 109 in East Harlem, home of Hi-ARTS.

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Casting Call: Jupiter Performance Studio

Casting Call | Juniper Performance Studio & National Black Theatre, IN THE NAME OF THE MOTHER TREE

Jupiter Performance Studio and National Black Theatre, and still seeking local artists for, Ebony Noelle Golden's (SKY LAB Alum) IN THE NAME OF THE MOTHER TREE, a movement and music-based theatrical ceremony. This project is an ongoing touring commitment, with the World Premiere taking place in September 2024 at Apollo Theatre.  the world premiere of it will be in the new space at the Apollo Theatre in September.

 Ideal candidates are local, collaborative, agile dancers, singers, and actors comfortable with rituals and spiritual practices and are comfortable working outdoors/in nature, and with exploring spiritual themes outside of Christianity. 

Virtual interviews will begin on March 5, 2024.

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