Topaz Arts presents Beyond Portraits
Topaz Arts presents “Beyond Portraits” – a group exhibition featuring works by Kameelah Janan Rasheed Qinza Najm Weidi Zhang Zain AlSowaigh On view November 12 to December 21, 2014 opening reception: Wed, November 12, 6-9pm viewing by appointment: visit@topazarts.org at TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue, Woodside, NY directions > Post by Topaz Arts. Topaz Arts [...]
Embodied Voice: Workshop with Samita Sinha
EMBODIED VOICE: Workshop with Samita Sinha Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 2-4pm $15 with advanced registration / $20 at the door at Topaz Arts: directions > REGISTER HERE > EMBODIED VOICE: In this workshop we will learn to root the voice deeply in the body through utterance, tone, and song, exploring the voice as a [...]
The Revival of The Beauty of Ghosts
Topaz Arts presents The Revival of The Beauty of Ghosts THE BEAUTY OF GHOSTS Theater of Poetry By Luis H. Francia Directed by Claro de los Reyes Friday, October 31, 2014, 7:30pm Saturday, November 1, 2014, 7:30pm Post-performance discussion and reception to follow each evening Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door Purchase [...]
Paz Tanjuaquio is a New Yorker For Dance
TOPAZ ARTS is thrilled to be part of Dance/NYC‘s celebration of Dance in Queens – Co-Director Paz Tanjuaquio featured among the NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE. Dance/NYC, dedicated to promoting the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the metropolitan area, released its new video campaign spotlighting local residents, community leaders, and artists in Queens. [...]
Halloween Pub Run to Benefit Topaz Arts
Join us! Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 1pm Woodside-Sunnyside Runners presents the Fourth Annual Halloween Pub Run! Our adventure kicks off on Saturday, October 25th at 1:00pm, as we embark on a journey through one neighborhood gallery and seven pubs while very casually running about 3ish miles through Sunnyside and Woodside. Be sure to dress [...]
Artist Talk: Sat, Sept 27 at 2pm
Past Present: Resurfacing: a solo exhibition of woodwork, sculpture and painting by An Ngoc Pham on view through November 1, 2014 curated and presented by Topaz Arts viewings by appointment: please email visit@topazarts.org Artist Talk: An Ngoc Pham in conversation with Chương-Đài Võ Saturday, September 27 at 2pm Topaz Arts has invited independent curator Chuong-Dai [...]
Open Rehearsal with Julian Barnett at Topaz Arts
TOPAZ ARTS presents an open rehearsal with choreographer Julian Barnett. We are pleased to support Julian Barnett this Fall with residency space at TOPAZ ARTS to develop his new work BLUEMARBLE, scheduled to premiere in the U.S. on Oct 23-25, 2014 at the Danspace Project. Come preview the work in rehearsal on Sat, Sept 20, [...]
Topaz Arts presents An Ngoc Pham
TOPAZ ARTS Visual Arts Program presents Past Present: Resurfacing a solo exhibition of woodwork, sculpture and painting by An Ngoc Pham June 14 extended to November 1, 2014 showing by appointment: please email visit@topazarts.org Special Event! Sat, Sept 27, 2014 at 2:00pm Artist Talk with An Ngoc Pham in conversation with Chuong-Dai Vo Join the [...]
Topaz Arts Performs for Dance at Socrates
TOPAZ ARTS is thrilled to participate in Dance at Socrates presented by Norte Maar and Socrates Sculpture Park. Choreographer Paz Tanjuaquio will be performing a new solo to music by Carl Hancock Rux from his Homeostasis CD. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 4pm at Socrates Sculpture Park located at 32-01 Vernon Boulevard in Queens > [...]
Participate in #GiveLocalAmerica on May 6th
Now’s the time to #GiveLocalAmerica! Please support Topaz Arts during the online giving day on May 6th. It is well known in the arts that a “leg-up” goes a long way. Since 2000, TOPAZ ARTS has for fourteen years given a “leg-up” to hundreds of deserving and exemplary artists in the form of affordable space, [...]
Topaz Arts congratulates the New Commissioner of Cultural Affairs
TOPAZ ARTS is incredibly honored to be among the arts organizations to stand behind NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio in the announcement of the new Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs – Tom Finkelpearl – a visionary leader who really understands artists, the arts and New York City! The announcement was made on Monday, [...]
Happy New Year from Topaz Arts
Wishing you Peace, Health, and Warmth in 2014! As we begin the new year, we thank you for all we’ve been able to accomplish with you! 2013 was an eventful year – from presenting international exhibitions to hosting statewide conferences & residencies and supporting established & emerging artists who continue to develop their work at [...]
New Work by Jason A. Cina
TOPAZ ARTS Visual Arts Program presents Jason A. Cina – a solo exhibition of new work on view December 7, 2013 to February 8, 2014 Viewing hours: 2-6pm Friday, Saturday, Sundays or by appointment: please email visit@topazarts.org TOPAZ ARTS Gallery, 55-03 39th Avenue, Woodside, NY > directions TOPAZ ARTS Visual Arts Program is pleased to present [...]
Thank You for Your Support
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in raising funds for the Philippines typhoon relief! On Saturday, November 30, 2013, TOPAZ ARTS and Bliss on Bliss Art Projects co-presented “Bliss Out at Topaz! Fundraiser for Philippines Typhoon Relief”. We had a wonderful event with an overwhelming turnout of support with hundreds who attended the [...]
Support Typhoon Relief
Items Still Available > Several donated items are still available and make great gifts for the holidays! Signed first-edition books by acclaimed authors Luis H. Francia and Jessica Hagedorn, limited edition prints or simply make a donation for Typhoon Haiyan relief. Available online > TOPAZ ARTS, Inc. and Bliss on Bliss Art Projects co-present:
Bliss Out at Topaz! Fundraiser for Philippines Typhoon
TOPAZ ARTS, Inc. and Bliss on Bliss Art Projects co-present TOPAZ ARTS and Bliss on Bliss Art Projects collaborate for a benefit to raise funds for Philippine disaster relief on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, 3-6pm. Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda devastated Central Philippines affecting many lives. We are gathering artists for a benefit to raise funds for relief [...]
John Jasperse Open Rehearsal at Topaz Arts
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host renowned choreographer John Jasperse for an informal showing of a new work. The choreographer will be inviting the public into his current process in an open rehearsal, followed by discussion with Jasperse and dancers Simon Courchel and Stuart Singer. See the new work-in-progress before it premieres at New York [...]
Topaz Arts 13th Annual Open House
TOPAZ ARTS presents Unearthing the Magic featuring Mamerto “Lagitan” Tindongan – a solo exhibition of wood sculptures and Grace Nono – New York book launch of her new book Song of the Babaylan: Living Voices, Medicines, Spiritualities of Philippine Ritualist-Oralist-Healers 4:00pm: Artist presentations and a special collaborative performance by Mamerto Tindongan, Grace Nono, and choreographer [...]
Grace Nono New York Book Launch at Topaz Arts
Grace Nono: New York Book Launch and Presentation Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 4pm at TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Avenue,Woodside, NY: directions > Admission is free: Reservations recommended by email or on Facebook > TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host award-winning artist Grace Nono and the New York launch of her new book Song of the [...]
TOPAZ ARTS presents Unearthing the Magic
TOPAZ ARTS presents Unearthing the Magic on view October 26 through November 23, 2013 opening reception: Saturday, Oct 26, 3-6pm TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Ave,Woodside, NY: directions > Viewing hours: Saturdays 12-4 or by request info@topazarts.org TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present Unearthing the Magic – a solo exhibition of wood sculptures by Mamerto “Lagitan” [...]
Richard Long Stones for Molissa Fenley
You’re invited for a special viewing at TOPAZ ARTS this Saturday, September 28, 2013, 12-4pm View the stone arrangement for a Richard Long sculpture before it heads to the stage for Molissa Fenley’s performances at New York Live Arts! The stones will be on display at TOPAZ ARTS this Saturday, Sept. 28th from 12-4pm, or [...]
Three Fields
THREE FIELDS Yangtze Dance Series Variations In A Foreign Land #15 A full length dance production featuring new works by Dai Jian – Ashley Liang – Paz Tanjuaquio New York Chinese Cultural Center, 390 Broadway, 2nd floor, New York City Sept. 26-28, 2013 at 8:00 PM TICKET RESERVATIONS (212) 334-3764 or office@yangtze-rep-theatre.org Tickets are $20/TDF [...]
Dance Residency Open Rehearsal at TOPAZ ARTS
photo by Sinru Ku TOPAZ ARTS presents an open rehearsal with Choreographers Hsiao-Ting Hsieh & Hsiao-Wei Hsieh/InTW & Artists, in works they have developed during their Dance Residency at TOPAZ ARTS in August 2013. Please join us for a free informal showing on Friday, September 6 at 7:30PM. InTW & Artists will present: “Four Lines” [...]
Open Rehearsal with Molissa Fenley and Company
photo by Todd Richmond © TOPAZ ARTS, Inc. You’re invited to view a free open rehearsal with Molissa Fenley and Company on Saturday, August 31st from 1:30-3:00pm. In rehearsal at Topaz Arts preparing for an evening of new and reconstructed work at New York Live Arts, October 2-5, 2013, view excerpts of Energizer (1980), and [...]
