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Inspired by Art Kane’s iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photograph, the HERShot girls collective partnered with Snug Harbor and UTA to create a new portrait series featuring Staten Island’s jazz musicians. Featuring: The HERShot Girls Collective (@hershot2022 ), Universal Temple of the Arts (@utasiny ), and Snug Harbor (@snugharborccbg ), “A Great Day: Jazz is Staten Island”, curated by Nataki Alexander-Hewling (@natakihewlingphotography ) 🔗 Link in bio to preview more of “A Great Day: Jazz is Staten Island”, as well as all the 85+ public #Photoville2026 exhibits going up throughout NYC this summer!⁠ ____⁠ 📍 Brooklyn Bridge Park ▪️ Presented by HERShot! Productions and Photoville, in partnership with PhotoWings (@photowings ) ____⁠  📅 May 16–30th, 2026 📣 Opening Weekend May 16th and 17th, 2026 in @brooklynbridgepark 📍 85+ exhibitions across all 5 boroughs + IRL & online public programming ✨ Link in bio to learn more! Thanks to Lead Marquee Partner @VSCO and Marquee Partners @brooklynbridgepark , @nycparks , @leicacamerausa , @nyculture , @neaarts @photowings , @nyscouncilonthearts , @madein_ny , @twotreesny , @dumbo_brooklyn , and @citypointbklyn #PhotovilleFestival #Photoville2026 #PhotovilleNYC

The Pulse of Progress: Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month 🎷 Jazz is more than a genre—it’s a global language of resilience, innovation, and expression. Born from the African American experience, it has traveled from Harlem’s streets to the world’s most prestigious stages, shaping how we think, create, and collaborate. Jazz teaches us that within structure, there is always space for individuality—for improvisation, leadership, and voice. In a world that often feels divided, Jazz remains a bridge—connecting cultures, communities, and the shared pursuit of freedom. This April, HarlemCLX & HFAS18 proudly celebrate the transformative power of Jazz by honoring two extraordinary artists: Antoinette Montague, whose soulful “Jazz-Woman” spirit carries forward a legacy of community and culture, and Darrell Smith with the Darrell Smith Quartet, representing the next wave of innovation and sound. Together, they remind us—Jazz is not just our history, it is the rhythm driving our future. Photos courtesy of Sekou Luke, with special appreciation to Lorna Harris for her unwavering support in championing these exceptional jazz artists. #JazzAppreciationMonth #HarlemCLX #HFAS18 #JazzCulture #BlackCreativeExcellence

⭐Artist Spotlight⭐: DLG3 DLG3 was born over 10 years ago through their love of Jazz, Soul and R&B music. As professional musicians working throughout NYC and the world, they bring their diverse influences together to take on a new approach to the world of jazz and improvised music. While rooted in the traditional organ trio format (Hammond organ, guitar, and drums) you can expect anything from Jimmy Smith to Stevie wonder with one thing in common, a deep groove, unbelievable chemistry and organic passion in their performances. No one performance is alike as they can interpret and reinterpret material with refreshing interaction and musical storytelling. Join us on 04/18 for "Jazz Is Staten Island: An Evening of Jazz Fusion" featuring the Jazztronauts and DLG3! 🗓 Saturday, April 18 at 7 PM 📍 The Carpenter's Shop at Snug Harbor 🔗RSVP today - Link in bio! #newhousecenter #artsincubator #snugharbor #jazzisstatenisland #universaltempleofthearts #UTA #JazzIsSI #nycarts #nycartists #nycmusic #statenislandartists #statenislandarts #statenislandmusic #performance #music #musicians #jazz #DLG3 #Jazztronauts

Thank you to those who joined us for "Making History, Making Change: An Incomparable Evening of Women in Jazz" with guest lecturer, Dr. Krystal Klingenberg from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and featuring a musical tribute curated by Jeanine Otis as part of the launch of the "Jazz Is Staten Island" series in partnership with Universal Temple of the Arts! It was a beautiful evening of rhythm, reflection, and connection—where jazz wasn’t just heard, but felt. Thank you Dr. Krystal Klingenberg for hosting an informative discussion on the singular talent of Jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald. Thank you Jeannine Otis for curating the beautiful musical tribute performance dedicated to the spirit of Sajda Musawwir Ladner, who founded the Staten Island JAZZ Festival in 1988. Thank you also to the performers who made the musical tribute possible: Bernice Brooks (drums), Kal Ferretti (trumpet), Yuuki Koike (saxophone), Miho Sasaki (piano), Niranjana (Nina) Shankar (vocalist), Maya Gilbert Smith/Maya Da Poet (poet), and Victoria Montero (bass). 📸: @christinecruzphotography #newhousecenter #artsincubator #snugharbor #smithsonianaffiliate #jazzisstatenisland #universaltempleofthearts #UTA #JazzIsSI #smithsonianaffiliations #americanhistorymuseum #ahm #nycarts #nycartists #nycmusic #statenislandartists #statenislandarts #statenislandmusic #statenislandmusicians #performance #music #musicians #jazz

Join us on 04/18 for "Jazz Is Staten Island": An Evening of Jazz Fusion!🎶 To commemorate Jazz Appreciation Month, Snug Harbor and Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) are excited to treat Staten Island audiences to the rhythmic and groove driven genre of Jazz Fusion – an idiom of jazz that utilizes many electric instruments. UTA traditionally aims to reflect the diversity of jazz along with a memorable experience for jazz afficionados and newcomers alike. As Staten Island’s leading incubator for bold and innovative art, Snug Harbor is excited to highlight jazz artists across our campus and provide a venue for gathering and connectivity. Join us for a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and the historic milestone of the United States 250th Anniversary with the performances of two stylistically different groups under the umbrella of fusion: the Jazztronauts and the DLG3 trio. 🗓️ Saturday, April 18 at 7 PM 📍The Carpenter's Shop at Snug Harbor RSVP today - use the link 🔗 in our bio! #newhousecenter #artsincubator #snugharbor #jazzisstatenisland #universaltempleofthearts #UTA #JazzIsSI #nycarts #nycartists #nycmusic #statenislandartists #statenislandarts #statenislandmusic #performance #music #musicians #jazz #DLG3 #Jazztronauts

Please join @utasiny for Making History, Making Change featuring Dr. Krystal Klingenberg and a Jazz Is Staten Island Performance. Wednesday, March 4 | 6:00 PM The Carpenter's Shop at @snugharborccbg Admission: FREE Celebrate International Women’s Day with an unforgettable evening of music and history in Snug Harbor. Join Smithsonian curator Dr. Krystal Klingenberg for a powerful journey through jazz, spotlighting the legacy of Black female artists who shaped America’s sound. The evening is part of the Smithsonian’s Making History, Making Change Lecture Series. Dr. Klingenberg is a curator of music at the National Museum of American History and hosts the Collected podcast. Musical Tribute curated by Jeanine Otis in partnership with the Universal Temple of the Arts and Snug Harbor for Jazz Is Staten Island. With performances by: Bernice Brooks (drums), Kal Ferretti (trumpet), Yuuki Koike (saxophone), Jeanine Otis (curator, narrator, vocalist), Miho Sasaki (piano), Niranjana (Nina) Shankar (vocalist), Maya Gilbert Smith/Maya Da Poet (poet), Victoria Montero (bass). With special thanks to @juliemaniscalcomusic RSVP: /ticket/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=RSVP&utm_campaign=2026-02-24%20Arts%20e-newsletter#/events/a0SQg0000092wkHMAQ

Join us at The Glasshouse: 660 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 (Between 48th & 49th Streets) Come experience powerful art from the African Diaspora, connect with community, and celebrate culture at one of the nation’s premier art shows. Learn more and get tickets here. Let’s show up and support Black artists together. #HFAS18 #BuyBlackArt #HarlemFineArtsShow #CommunityPartner #ArtForTechnology

Still thinking about the Staten Island Jazz Festival this past weekend—what a time! An incredible lineup and an honor to open for Grammy Award–winning artist Arturo O’Farrill, as well as hearing and seeing Randall’s mentor, the great Wycliffe Gordon. So inspired by performances from Brianna Thomas and Julie Maniscalco, all in the stunning St. George Theatre. What a beautiful way to close out 2025. Huge congratulations to Rashida and Todd Seward on a phenomenal event! 🎶✨ #soundsofaandr #jazz #aprilmaywebb #randallhaywood #jazzfestival