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JCAL Presents Third Annual 10-Minute Film Festival - Everything You Need To Know

JCAL will present its Third Annual 10-Minute Film Festival on Saturday, April 22, starting at 7pm, a...

March 13, 2023

JCAL presents "Collected Thoughts" Visual Arts Exhibition featuring six emerging artists

March 13, 2023

JCAL presents "Collected Thoughts" Visual Arts Exhibition featuring six emerging artists

March 2, 2023

JCAL's Literary Series Resumes This Spring With Autobiographies of The Obamas

March 2, 2023

Through a generous grant from Humanities New York, JCAL Reads, in its fourth year as a literary prog...

February 14, 2023

3 Events, 1 Day! February 25th at JCAL

February 14, 2023

This month is loaded with new JCAL events and opportunities! February 25th will bring three (!) exci...

February 1, 2023

JCAL'S Making Moves Dance Festival Is Now Open For Submissions (Commissions of up to $3000 for Choreographers)

February 1, 2023

JCAL is pleased to open its application portal for the 14th annual Making Moves Dance Festival (MMDF...

January 12, 2023

JCAL Receives Two-Year, $600,000 “Capacity Building” Grant from the Mellon Foundation

January 12, 2023

JCAL has been named the recipient of a two-year, $600,000 capacity-building grant

January 9, 2023

Riddim Section is Back! Here's the Full Lineup for 2023

January 9, 2023

JCAL is excited to announce the return of Riddim Section

December 8, 2022

Three JCAL Moments That You May Have Missed

December 8, 2022

This past week, our landmark locations have been home to various events, exhibitions and initiatives...

December 5, 2022

JCAL Announces Building Equity Culminating Festival -- Full details Inside

December 5, 2022

From December 11th to 17th, 2022, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) will present its 2nd a...

November 29, 2022

Giving Tuesday: Five Reasons to Consider a Donation to JCAL

November 29, 2022

By donating to JCAL, you are making a direct contribution to the Arts in Southeast Queens.

November 21, 2022

JCAL Winter Workshops: Everything You Need to Know About Our Current Offerings

November 21, 2022

Learn filmmaking in Lights Camera Action, master social media and content creation via Art of Social...

November 14, 2022

Video Round-Up: Five JCAL Videos That You Might've Missed

November 14, 2022

Video Round-Up: Five JCAL Videos That You Might've Missed

November 8, 2022

Check Out a Few Captured Moments at the "Before the Light Fades" Artist Talk

November 8, 2022

“Before the Light Fades: Art Making after 55”

November 3, 2022

Here's Some Must See Content From Our Reunion Mixer

November 3, 2022

On October 29th, we invited alumni staff, artists, teachers, students and parents from every decade...

October 6, 2022

From the Archive: 25 Photos to Set the Mood for the JCAL Reunion

October 6, 2022
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For many, the Jamaica Arts Center (later renamed Jamaica

October 3, 2022

Jazz Season at JCAL: Here's our Full Lineup of Performers for Thursday Night Jazz

October 3, 2022
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We're pleased to present the full lineup of this season's Thursday

August 15, 2022

JCAL Announces Season Premieres of Theatre and Jazz Series

August 15, 2022
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This week, you can be the first to RSVP to two of JCAL's season

August 11, 2022

Here’s 5 Standout Moments From Our “Meet the Playwright” Theatre Series

August 11, 2022
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JCAL is pleased to announce the season premiere of our "Meet the Playwright" theatre series! This

August 10, 2022

JCAL Announces Unveiling of New Mural in Queens

August 10, 2022
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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning announces Queens

August 8, 2022

You're Invited — JCAL Arts Classes Open House

August 8, 2022
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JCAL Arts Classes' Fall Semester is officially open for registration — and we're inviting you to par...

August 4, 2022

Shakespeare in the Park Tickets at JCAL! Meet two of the actors (Exclusive Interview)

August 4, 2022
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Public Works, a major program of The Public Theater, which aims to

August 1, 2022

Graffiti Workshop, Job Opportunity + More!

August 1, 2022
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Back 2 School Graffiti Workshop August 20th, 12pm - 4pm 153-10 Jamaica Avenue RSVP for this

July 29, 2022

Meet the Selected Artists for Making Moves Dance Festival 2022

July 29, 2022
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For over a decade, Making Moves Dance Festival, presented by the Jamaica Center for Arts and

July 29, 2022

JCAL Presents Making Moves Dance Festival 2022, Live Performances, and More!

July 29, 2022
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Making Moves Dance Festival 2022 September 23rd & 24th, 7pm-9pm Jamaica Performing

July 18, 2022

Free Concert in Southeast Queens: This week's updates at JCAL

July 18, 2022
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This weekend: Southeast Queens Jam Fest July 24th, 4pm 153-10

July 11, 2022

"39 Lessons" and More Coming to JCAL's "Education at Home" Series

July 11, 2022
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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning adds new titles to “JCAL

July 11, 2022

The Highly Anticipated Relaunch of JCAL's ARTWorks 2022

July 11, 2022
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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning announces Fellows for ARTWorks 2022, a 10-month

July 11, 2022

Here's What's Happening at JCAL This Month

July 11, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

This month at JCAL, we're pleased to present an exciting lineup of upcoming events,

April 26, 2022

JCAL Talks Finale is a Must-See! (And Here's Why)

April 26, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

On Wed., May 18, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning wraps up its

March 18, 2022

Here's Five Recent JCAL Videos That You May Have Missed

March 18, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

JCAL is set to host a number of community based events and

February 5, 2022

Meet the Playwright February 22nd, 7pm JCAL Youtube Meet the Playwright explores new work..

January 28, 2022

Calling All Dancers: Making Moves Dance Festival 2022

January 28, 2022
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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) invites New York

January 25, 2022

Riddim Section is Back at JCAL! (Details inside)

January 25, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) is excited to announce the return of Riddim Section, a fre...

January 21, 2022

JCAL Reads Returns: Here's what you need to know

January 21, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

Through a grant from Humanities New York, JCAL Reads will return next month, via Zoom, to Jamaica

December 17, 2021

Meet the Jurors for our 10 Minute Film Festival

December 17, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

The second annual 10 Minute Film Festival is coming soon and for the first time, the exciting

November 4, 2021

Thursday Night Jazz Lineup Announced! (RSVP Here)

November 4, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is thrilled to announce the return of one of i

October 6, 2021

JCAL in October: Our Latest Updates and Announcements

October 6, 2021
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2nd Thursday Night Jazz Premiere Featuring Wayne Tucker October 14th, 7pm @ JCAL 2nd

September 29, 2021

Watch the Bartlett Jazz Ensemble Live this Saturday!

September 29, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

This Saturday's Spoken Word and Jazz Concert will mark the start of

September 7, 2021

Meet the Dancers of Making Moves Dance Festival 2021

September 7, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

For 12 years, Making Moves Dance Festival, presented by the

September 7, 2021

Here's all of our updates and opportunities for the month of July

September 7, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Making Moves Dance Festival September 17th & 18th 7pm Jamaica Performing Arts Center

August 16, 2021

New updates and event announcements this week at JCAL

August 16, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Check out the performances and events coming to our stages soon! This Saturday, you can enjoy

August 11, 2021

JCAL 50th Anniversary Announcement

August 11, 2021
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JCAL Announces Year-Long Residency of Legendary Artist / Performer Danny Simmons JCAL proudly commem...

August 2, 2021

This week at JCAL! Flamenco Latino event and more

August 2, 2021
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Flamenco Latino 2021 Online Más Allá series JCAL YouTube This

July 26, 2021

All JCAL updates for this week

July 26, 2021
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This Friday! Jamaica Mic Drop July 30th 5:00pm @ Parsons Public Space On July 30th at 5pm,

June 4, 2021

Here's all the info you need for our upcoming "Meet the Playwright Event

June 4, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Our new Theatre series continues this month! Meet the Playwright explores new work by emerging

March 23, 2021

10 Minute Film Festival is coming up!

March 23, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Time to give a shout-out to something JCAL has never done before—presented our own film

March 16, 2021

Live Artist Talk!

March 16, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Artist Talk: Process->Project: What Comes Out of Our Sketchbooks. March 18th, 2021 6pm Not all

March 3, 2021

New Artist Open Call!

March 3, 2021
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Open Call: Making Moves Dance Festival 2021 ~ To Life! Deadline: April 17th, 2021 JCAL invites NYC

February 23, 2021

New Live Music Series "Riddim Section" is Tonight

February 23, 2021
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Tonight! Riddim Section Featuring Lea Anderson February 24th, 2021 7 PM Tonight at 7pm, JCAL's

February 11, 2021

Here's 3 Reasons to RSVP to JCAL Talks

February 11, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

The first installment of our new speaker series JCAL Talks is on February 16th at 7pm! The

February 9, 2021

Two Live Events This Week

February 9, 2021
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This Thursday! 2nd Thursday Night Jazz Featuring Samora Pinderhughes February 11th, 2020

February 3, 2021

JCAL Art Fair is now open!

February 3, 2021
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JCAL ART FAIR Now Available to View & Purchase! Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning's affordable Art...

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JCAL will present its Third Annual 10-Minute Film Festival on Saturday, April 22, starting at 7pm, a...

JCAL presents "Collected Thoughts" Visual Arts Exhibition featuring six emerging artists

Through a generous grant from Humanities New York, JCAL Reads, in its fourth year as a literary prog...

This month is loaded with new JCAL events and opportunities! February 25th will bring three (!) exci...

JCAL is pleased to open its application portal for the 14th annual Making Moves Dance Festival (MMDF...

JCAL has been named the recipient of a two-year, $600,000 capacity-building grant

JCAL is excited to announce the return of Riddim Section

This past week, our landmark locations have been home to various events, exhibitions and initiatives...

From December 11th to 17th, 2022, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) will present its 2nd a...

By donating to JCAL, you are making a direct contribution to the Arts in Southeast Queens.

Learn filmmaking in Lights Camera Action, master social media and content creation via Art of Social...

Video Round-Up: Five JCAL Videos That You Might've Missed

“Before the Light Fades: Art Making after 55”

On October 29th, we invited alumni staff, artists, teachers, students and parents from every decade...

For many, the Jamaica Arts Center (later renamed Jamaica

We're pleased to present the full lineup of this season's Thursday

This week, you can be the first to RSVP to two of JCAL's season

JCAL is pleased to announce the season premiere of our "Meet the Playwright" theatre series! This

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning announces Queens

JCAL Arts Classes' Fall Semester is officially open for registration — and we're inviting you to par...

Public Works, a major program of The Public Theater, which aims to

Back 2 School Graffiti Workshop August 20th, 12pm - 4pm 153-10 Jamaica Avenue RSVP for this

For over a decade, Making Moves Dance Festival, presented by the Jamaica Center for Arts and

Making Moves Dance Festival 2022 September 23rd & 24th, 7pm-9pm Jamaica Performing

This weekend: Southeast Queens Jam Fest July 24th, 4pm 153-10

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning adds new titles to “JCAL

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning announces Fellows for ARTWorks 2022, a 10-month

This month at JCAL, we're pleased to present an exciting lineup of upcoming events,

On Wed., May 18, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning wraps up its

JCAL is set to host a number of community based events and

Meet the Playwright February 22nd, 7pm JCAL Youtube Meet the Playwright explores new work..

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) invites New York

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL) is excited to announce the return of Riddim Section, a fre...

Through a grant from Humanities New York, JCAL Reads will return next month, via Zoom, to Jamaica

The second annual 10 Minute Film Festival is coming soon and for the first time, the exciting

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is thrilled to announce the return of one of i

2nd Thursday Night Jazz Premiere Featuring Wayne Tucker October 14th, 7pm @ JCAL 2nd

This Saturday's Spoken Word and Jazz Concert will mark the start of

For 12 years, Making Moves Dance Festival, presented by the

Making Moves Dance Festival September 17th & 18th 7pm Jamaica Performing Arts Center

Check out the performances and events coming to our stages soon! This Saturday, you can enjoy

JCAL Announces Year-Long Residency of Legendary Artist / Performer Danny Simmons JCAL proudly commem...

Flamenco Latino 2021 Online Más Allá series JCAL YouTube This

This Friday! Jamaica Mic Drop July 30th 5:00pm @ Parsons Public Space On July 30th at 5pm,

Our new Theatre series continues this month! Meet the Playwright explores new work by emerging

Time to give a shout-out to something JCAL has never done before—presented our own film

Artist Talk: Process->Project: What Comes Out of Our Sketchbooks. March 18th, 2021 6pm Not all

Open Call: Making Moves Dance Festival 2021 ~ To Life! Deadline: April 17th, 2021 JCAL invites NYC

Tonight! Riddim Section Featuring Lea Anderson February 24th, 2021 7 PM Tonight at 7pm, JCAL's

The first installment of our new speaker series JCAL Talks is on February 16th at 7pm! The

This Thursday! 2nd Thursday Night Jazz Featuring Samora Pinderhughes February 11th, 2020

JCAL ART FAIR Now Available to View & Purchase! Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning's affordable Art...