A LEGACY WORTH
SUPPORTING
Hi-ARTS envisions a world where the narratives and creative visions of Artists of the Global Majority are celebrated as central to the evolution of contemporary performance and cultural expression.
As a creative cultural center rooted in over 25 years of process-driven artistic innovation, we are committed to expanding the boundaries of theater, performance, and interdisciplinary art. Our programming nurtures a vibrant ecosystem of artists and administrators throughout their creative journeys. Hi-ARTS champions artistic works that have redefined mainstream—from neighborhood stoops to community stages, from backyards all the way to Broadway lights. Our legacy is not just what we’ve produced, it’s the cultivation of space to be in process.
In today’s turbulent funding landscape, we are even more grateful to Hi-ARTS’ steadfast supporters. Your commitment to our work has nurtured the resilience, brilliance, and vision of the Hi-ARTS community. By making a gift today, you will help secure a bright future for artists, administrators, and communities of the Global Majority. Thank you!
It is not every day that us artists get to have our visions, our dreams, our passion projects nurtured and held with care.
— Najee Omar, SKY LAB 2024
Supporting Hi-ARTS can be as easy as your morning coffee.
Hi-ARTS is now on RoundUp.org, a platform that partners with Visa and Mastercard to let you automatically donate your spare change by rounding up everyday credit card purchases. It takes less than a minute to sign up, is completely free to use, and your small change can have a lasting impact.
On average, supporters contribute about $30 a month, just by rounding up their purchases on RoundUp.org. And now for a limited time, every person who signs up and rounds up for at least 3 months will help unlock an additional $25 donation for Hi-ARTS! Your recurring support helps Hi-ARTS continue to nurture Artists of the Global Majority through residencies, commissions, professional development, and community-centered programming. If you're looking for an easy way to support our work year-round, we'd love to have you join us. Every purchase becomes an opportunity to invest in artists, creative expression, and the future of our communities.
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Hi-ARTS is supported in part by public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Organizational support is provided by the Mellon Foundation; Howard Gilman Foundation; Scherman Foundation; Lily Auchincloss Foundation; The Shubert Foundation; Mosaic Network and Fund; The Hyde and Watson Foundation; Dance/NYC’s New York City Dance Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program, made possible by the Mellon Foundation; and Lucille Lortel Foundation.
Hi-ARTS was essential in making sure that the process was human-centered —
not product-centered.
— Charlene Jean, CRITICAL BREAKS 2024