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JCAL Announces Building Equity Culminating Festival -- Full details Inside

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...

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Giving Tuesday: Five Reasons to Consider a Donation to JCAL

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.

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

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...

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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 14, 2022

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

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

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”

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Here's Some Must See Content From Our Reunion Mixer

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...

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

October 6, 2022

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

October 6, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

For many, the Jamaica Arts Center (later renamed Jamaica

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

October 3, 2022

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

October 3, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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JCAL Announces Season Premieres of Theatre and Jazz Series

August 15, 2022

JCAL Announces Season Premieres of Theatre and Jazz Series

August 15, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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

August 11, 2022

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

August 11, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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JCAL Announces Unveiling of New Mural in Queens

August 10, 2022

JCAL Announces Unveiling of New Mural in Queens

August 10, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning announces Queens

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You're Invited — JCAL Arts Classes Open House

You're Invited — JCAL Arts Classes Open House

August 8, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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

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

August 4, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Graffiti Workshop, Job Opportunity + More!

Graffiti Workshop, Job Opportunity + More!

August 1, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Meet the Selected Artists for Making Moves Dance Festival 2022

Meet the Selected Artists for Making Moves Dance Festival 2022

July 29, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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

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

July 29, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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

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

July 18, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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

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

July 11, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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The Highly Anticipated Relaunch of JCAL's ARTWorks 2022

The Highly Anticipated Relaunch of JCAL's ARTWorks 2022

July 11, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Here's What's Happening at JCAL This Month

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,

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

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

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

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

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Meet the Playwright and JCAL updates!

February 5, 2022

Meet the Playwright and JCAL updates!

February 5, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Calling All Dancers: Making Moves Dance Festival 2022

January 28, 2022

Calling All Dancers: Making Moves Dance Festival 2022

January 28, 2022
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Riddim Section is Back at JCAL! (Details inside)

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...

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

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

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Meet the Jurors for our 10 Minute Film Festival

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

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Thursday Night Jazz Lineup Announced! (RSVP Here)

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

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JCAL in October: Our Latest Updates and Announcements

October 6, 2021

JCAL in October: Our Latest Updates and Announcements

October 6, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Watch the Bartlett Jazz Ensemble Live this Saturday!

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

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Meet the Dancers of Making Moves Dance Festival 2021

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

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

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

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New updates and event announcements this week at JCAL

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

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JCAL 50th Anniversary Announcement

August 11, 2021

JCAL 50th Anniversary Announcement

August 11, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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This week at JCAL! Flamenco Latino event and more

This week at JCAL! Flamenco Latino event and more

August 2, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

Flamenco Latino 2021 Online Más Allá series JCAL YouTube This

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All JCAL updates for this week

All JCAL updates for this week

July 26, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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

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

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10 Minute Film Festival is coming up!

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

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Live Artist Talk!

Live Artist Talk!

March 16, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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New Artist Open Call!

New Artist Open Call!

March 3, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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New Live Music Series "Riddim Section" is Tonight

February 23, 2021

New Live Music Series "Riddim Section" is Tonight

February 23, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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Here's 3 Reasons to RSVP to JCAL Talks

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

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Two Live Events This Week

February 9, 2021

Two Live Events This Week

February 9, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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JCAL Art Fair is now open!

February 3, 2021

JCAL Art Fair is now open!

February 3, 2021
JCAL & JPAC

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

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