2nd Thursday Night Jazz

October 8, 7PM

Live-Streamed @JCAL Youtube

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The first performance of the 2020-2021 season is from Vanisha Gould Trio, with Vanisha Gould as  composer and vocalist, Chris McCarthy on piano, and Dan Pappalardo on bass.

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Check out videos of other recently streamed performances on our Youtube Channel.

Reading & Discussion Series

September 15 - December 8, 2020

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Participants in JCAL’s reading and discussion series will read a series of texts based on “James Baldwin’s America,” a curated collection of early novels, essays and stories from the acclaimed scholar. The discussions will be led by Iyvon Edebiri, a creative producer, company manager, and dramaturg from Brooklyn NY.

#jcalPOPUPclasses

To help you and your families stay active and creative, we are offering #jcalPOPUPclasses online. These programs are geared towards school-aged audiences but are made with all age groups in mind. The classes cover music, dance, art, drama, and wellness.

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Visit our Youtube Channel to view our whole collection of classes!

A Way of Learning From Everything

October 29–December 15, 2020

Off-Site Program: Oct 31, 2:30 & 4PM

Virtual Artist Talk: November 18, 7PM

On View at JCAL and Online
 
The exhibition will showcase the works that the two ARTWorks Residency Fellows, Cody Ann Herrmann, and Patrice Robinson, have produced over the past year during their residency.

#jcalAmericanStories

Connection and creativity are vital for building strong communities. American Stories is JCAL's  online platform for snapshots of life and creativity from across the U.S. as well as right here in NYC and Queens. Participate through Instagram or submit through our website.

Artist Registry

Check out our ongoing, open gallery for artists! The JCAL Artist Registry is online catalog of images documenting the work of artists who are not affiliated with a commercial gallery in New York City.

Jessica Alazraki: Portraits of Latino Immigrants

November 6–December 12, 2020

Artist Talk: Nov 14, 3PM at JCAL 

On View at JCAL and Online

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See Jessica Alazraki's solo show at JCAL's Community Gallery, made possible (in part) by the Queens Council on the Arts. Alazraki's paintings are a celebration of everyday Latinx life in the US.

Blog

Get the latest insights and updates on JCAL's programs! Browse through interviews with featured artists and teachers and learn more about our upcoming events.

Jamaica Flux 2021

JCAL is pleased to launch the fifth iteration of its triennial Jamaica Flux: Workspaces and Windows, and to announce the names of the 15 NYC-based artists and artist groups that have been selected for the year-long endeavor. 

JCAL Alumni Page

With over 48 years and counting of Arts programming and Education, JCAL has had the privilege of working with thousands of artists, educators and students. This page highlights a few of the individuals that have shared the stage, gallery or classroom with JCAL over the years.