Core Organizations
3rd i NY
Since November of 2002, 3rd i NY New York's monthly film and music salon, designed by a volunteer collective of media-makers and curators, have showcased the works of independent filmmakers of South Asian descent and local djs, musicians and electronica artists. Providing alternative forums for South Asian filmmakers who often have few venues to showcase their work not only increases their visibility, but also provides a social forum for peers and audiences to participate in an ongoing discussion.
3rd i NY provides an exhibition venue for emerging artists not only from the Subcontinent, but from around the diaspora - including UK, North America, the Caribbean, South Africa, and Australia. We especially build a network for local, New York-based artists to meet and work with each other. The foundation of our annual programming is residency at Two Boots Pioneer Theater every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Artists and audiences relax and meet after work at our popular Pizza & Beer Happy Hour after screening.
Alwan for the Arts
Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range cultural events; thereby enriching the cross-cultural and artistic encounter.
Since 1998, Alwan for the Arts has played a leading role in promoting the diverse cultures of the Arab countries in New York City. It organized film festivals and screenings, book/poetry readings and signings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances, and language and literature classes. In 2003, Alwan established a center in lower Manhattan which provides a physical base for its diverse cultural activities.
The Arab Film Festival Rotterdam
The Arab Film Festival Rotterdam is an cultural activity organized by "Stichting Arab Film Festival" in cooperation with a several Dutch and Arab organizations. The object of the festival is to support the Arab cinema and the Arab filmmakers, to promote better understanding among the Arab and European peoples, and to be a means for developing the art of film industry.
Art in General
Art in General is a nonprofit organization that assists artists with the production and presentation of new work. It changes in response to the needs of artists and informs and engages the public about their work. About Art in General was founded in 1981 by artists Martin Weinstein and Teresa Liszka in the General Hardware building, hence the name "Art in General". Weinstein and Liszka aimed to create a space where artists could exhibit unconventional work and exchange ideas with their peers. The first exhibition took place in 1982. In its 25 years, the organization has emerged as one of New York City's leading nonprofit arts organizations.
Today, Art in General fulfills its mission through a variety of ways, including the organization and presentation of exhibitions, hosting a national and international artist residency program, and through educational in-school art training, regular public programs and membership events. Beginning in 2005, its exhibition program has focused on the commissioning of new work from artists.
The South Asian Women’s Creative Collective (SAWCC)
SAWCC is an 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement, visibility, and development of emerging and established South Asian women artists. SAWCC provides a forum for South Asian women artists to profile their creative and intellectual work, and network with other South Asian Women artist, educators, community workers and professionals. SAWCC is an alternative community within which to explore the creative process and politics of representation. We are an interactive, multidisciplinary collective that:
- provides women of South Asian descent links to various communities and professional opportunities in the arts.
- encourages South Asian women’s growth as artists by providing a supportive and intimate venue to exchange ideas and receive feedback on their creative work.
- facilitates collaboration and/or technical assistance on projects. Our programs and services include monthly meetings for South Asian women artists to present and receive feedback on recent work or works in progress, year-round public performances and exhibits, workshops for professional development open to women of color artists, as well as a very active listserv and biannual newsletter.
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Also of Note
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The New York Arab & South Asian Film Festival would like to
thank all of the film makers and other creative talents
involved in making this happen for a third year. Most of all,
we would like to thank the participating
audiences, for bearing witness.
See you all next year!
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