Watch Ghosts in the Desert
Thank you for joining us in celebrating TOPAZ ARTS’ 21st Year! Please enjoy the video of the performance of Ghosts in the Desert: Download Program > Based on two poetry texts, The Beauty of Ghosts and The Sahara of I, by Luis H. Francia, Ghosts in the Desert explores a complex range of personal and [...]
Celebrate Topaz Arts’ 21st Year
TOPAZ ARTS celebrates its 21st Year, reopening with live performance and visual arts on October 24, 2021 – featuring Ghosts in the Desert – performances of poetry by Luis H. Francia joined by Claro de Los Reyes and Paz Tanjuaquio including her new work Dead Stars Still Dance – a new digital dance made in [...]
Keep TOPAZ Running 2021
TOPAZ ARTS is celebrating 21 Years! Help us #keepTOPAZrunning by making a contribution for keeping the arts going for over 21 years! To raise funds for TOPAZ ARTS, Paz will once again run a marathon by participating in the Virtual 125th Boston Marathon on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 7:30am EST. As a Virtual Race, [...]
Topaz Arts presents New Work by Wenyon & Gamble
TOPAZ ARTS Visual Arts Program presents Floored in the Covid Era, 2020: Pill and Bottles a new installation piece by Wenyon and Gamble on view Sunday, Oct 24th only, 3-6pm as part of TOPAZ ARTS’ 21st Year Celebration register for free tickets here> TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue in Woodside, NY > directions In lockdown, [...]
Live Performance Aug 28 at 6pm EST
Stay tuned! We’ll be live-streaming tonite at 6pm EST on Instagram Performing outdoors at Wassaic Project August Block Party on Sat, 8/28 at 6pm! Look for us across from the barn on the lawn next to Wassaic Creek, working on a new solo “Rouge (for Bandol)” choreographed and performed by Paz Tanjuaquio with new music [...]
PARA at TOPAZ ARTS
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present a virtual presentation of PARA: a new work by choreographer/movement artist Marie Lloyd Paspe with collaborators s. lumbert (movement/indoor camera-dancer), Treya Lam (music), Jason Chew (outdoor film), Raquel Cabrieto (poetry), and Melani De Guzman (facilitator). Join us for a virtual showing of the new work in process on Thursday, [...]
PARA: Meet the Artists
Join us for a virtual showing of PARA on Thurs, June 17 at 8pm. Free: please pre-register for the event here > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/159146133369 TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present a virtual presentation of PARA: a new work by choreographer/movement artist Marie Lloyd Paspe with collaborators s. lumbert (movement/indoor camera-dancer), Treya Lam (music), Jason Chew (outdoor [...]
Join us for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! La MaMa LiveTalks: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Hosted by Maura Nguyen Donohue in conversation with Artists: Yoshiko Chuma Sophia Gutchinov Potri Ranka Manis Paz Tanjuaquio Sugar Vendil Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 6:30pm Free Online Event: https://www.lamama.org/shows/la-mama-livetalks-aapi-heritage In recognition of Asian American [...]
Garage Door Projects: April 24
TOPAZ ARTS: Garage Door Projects presents a selection of works from two group exhibitions Time Delineation / Zona Turística, in partnership with Bliss on Bliss Art Projects and NODO 51. Time Delineation / Zona Turística Saturday, April 24, 2021, 2:00 to 5:00 pm Outdoor Exhibitions at TOPAZ ARTS 55-03 39th Avenue, Woodside, Queens, NY > directions [...]
TOPAZ ARTS Launches the Garage Door Projects
TOPAZ ARTS launches a new initiative – The Garage Door Projects – outdoor presentations while our facility is temporarily closed due to the pandemic – with exhibitions co-curated and presented in partnership with Bliss on Bliss Art Projects. THREADS: TOPAZ ARTS NY Edition Saturday, April 17, 2021, 2:00 to 5:00pm Garage Door Project – Outdoor [...]
Support TOPAZ ARTS’ 20 Years
Highlights from 20 Years of TOPAZ ARTS Help us Celebrate Topaz Arts’ 20 years! Please join us in supporting this major milestone. Thanks for being part of Topaz Art’s 20 Years. Your contribution will make a huge impact and will help #keepTOPAZrunning. In 20 years, Topaz Arts has cultivated an inspiring space in which to [...]
Temporary Closure
Temporary Closure Effective as of March 10, 2020 Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response TOPAZ ARTS makes every effort to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all. As we have been closely monitoring recommended protective measures from local, state, and federal public health officials, and to follow the protocol of New York City’s effort to [...]
Join us in Brooklyn for Sunday Brunch Improv at ShapeShifter Lab
Join us in Brooklyn this Sun, Feb 23rd, 3pm Sunday Brunch Improv with host/musician Philip Hamilton dancers Paz Tanjuaquio, Megan Williams, Mor Mendal and composer/pianist Richard X Bennett at ShapeShifter Lab 18 Whitwell Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11215 What is Sunday Brunch Improv? Philip Hamilton brings together a rotating cast of accomplished improvisors (dancers, musicians, lighting [...]
Thanks for joining us in 2019
Thank you for joining us in 2019! Please consider making your year-end contribution before midnite 12/31/2019 > In 2019, TOPAZ ARTS hosted numerous gatherings for our community including: Hosting Sari-Sari Storybooks and the launch of a Waray children’s book “Sandangaw” in June 2019 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in September 2019 with the Office of New York [...]
Keep TOPAZ Running
Help us celebrate TOPAZ ARTS’ 19th Year and #keepTOPAZrunning! Congrats to dancer Paz Tanjuaquio who ran the 2019 NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 3, 2019, raising funds for TOPAZ ARTS! DONATE TODAY > Our goal is to raise $5,000 to help us keep our space and programs running. Your support will help maintain our facility [...]
TOPAZ ARTS Hosts Pinay Visionaries
TOPAZ ARTS hosts a Filipino American History Month Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Awards with Artist Performances Celebrate the closing of Filipino American History Month on Saturday, October 26th, 3-6pm. This year’s theme “Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women” highlights their contributions in Greater NY. Join us for an afternoon of Arts, Performance, Award Presentations [...]
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at TOPAZ ARTS
Please join us in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, 6-8pm TOPAZ ARTS 55-03 39th Avenue in Woodside, Queens > directions TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration with State Assemblyman Brian Barnwell on Friday, September 27th, 6-8pm. The event honors those of Hispanic heritage who have [...]
Edisa Weeks/Delirious Dances at Topaz Arts
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host choreographer Edisa Weeks for a dance residency and a showing of new work by DELIRIOUS Dances in the development of her trilogy THREE RITES. Please join us for a showing by Edisa Weeks/ DELIRIOUS Dances Saturday, June 29, 2019, 2-4pm TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue > directions free admission, followed [...]
Topaz Arts presents Timberline
TOPAZ ARTS presents Timberline: a solo exhibition by Nicholas Arbatsky on view May 11 to June 29, 2019 opening reception: Saturday, May 11, 3-6pm closing reception: Saturday, June 29, 4-6pm TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue in Woodside, NY > directions viewing hours are by appointment: visit@topazarts.org TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present Timberline: a solo [...]
TOPAZ ARTS hosts Sandangaw: A Waray Children’s Book Launch
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host Sari-Sari Storybooks and the launch of a Waray children’s book: “Sandangaw” Written by Voltaire Q. Oyzon Illustrated by Ray Sunga Translated by Merlie Alunan + Firie Jill Ramos Please join us – all ages are welcome! Sunday, June 23, 2019, 3-5 pm TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue > directions Free [...]
Performance Wed June 19 at Judson Church
Performance! Wednesday, June 19 at 8pm TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to participate in a performance at Judson Arts Wednesdays Paz Tanjuaquio will perform solo excerpts with video & film by Todd Richmond from their first evening-length work “Strange Fruit and Other Secrets” celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its premiere in 1999 to the exact date [...]
Nicky Paraiso Residency at Topaz Arts
Topaz Arts hosted a residence for Nicky Paraiso in the development of his new work to premiere at LaMaMa: now my hand is ready for my heart: intimate histories March 22 – April 07, 2019 LaMaMa | Ellen Stewart Theatre | 66 East 4th Street (2nd Floor) Thursday to Saturday at 7PM; Sunday at 3PM [...]
A Reading of a Play by Luis H. Francia
Join us for a reading of: The Strange Case of Citizen de la Cruz – a play in 3 acts by Luis H. Francia Monday, October 29, 2018, 7:00 pm, free Topaz Arts, 55-03 39th Ave, Woodside, Queens > directions The Strange Case of Citizen de la Cruz by Luis H. Francia is a play [...]
Topaz Arts presents Pierre Ardouvin
TOPAZ ARTS presents Pierre Ardouvin: Le couvert est mis (The table is set) on view September 15 to October 27, 2018 opening reception with the artist: Saturday, Sept 15th, 3-6pm closing hours: Saturday, Oct 27th, 1-6pm TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue, Woodside > directions viewing by appointment: visit@topazarts.org TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present Pierre Ardouvin, a [...]
