Arts Precints and Organisations

Creative Capital embarked on a mission to reinvent cultural philanthropy and to support innovative artists pursuing adventurous projects in all disciplines. Creative Capital began as an experiment to see how artists could benefit from the kind of opportunities afforded to entrepreneurs in other sectors.

Fourth Arts Block (FAB) is leading the development of the East 4th Street Cultural District, the only cultural district in Manhattan. Together with our members, we are building a permanent home for the arts and preserving the block's unique creative environment.

By joining our new play movement, you provide the generous, vital support that makes our bold new work and development programs possible, and for that

Arts for Transit was created
In 1985 when the subway system was beginning to reverse years of decline through an ambitious capital improvement program. The MTA's leadership determined that original, engaging and integrated artworks should be part of the rehabilitation and construction process and civic leaders and arts professionals! A process that wouid evolve and see art as an integral part of the rebuilding effort.
The program's establishment occurred as both the historic preservation and public art movements began to influence public policy

Sandy Storyline is a participatory documentary about Hurricane Sandy and efforts to recover and rebuild our neighborhoods. A collaboration of HOusing is a Human Right and the MIT Center for Civic media, in partnership with Cowbird, Interoccupy and Occupied Stories