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thanks for joining us Dec 3rd

thanks for joining us Dec 3rd

Thanks for joining us! Dec 3rd, 3-6pm: Opening reception of “Memory of Smoke” – a solo exhibition of new works by Cambodian artist Bandaul Srey.  Accompanied by drawings and photographs by Timothy Lomas/Global Children’s Art Programme from a project at Phare Ponleu Selpak. details > Special musical guests at 6pm, free admission The Noah Kaplan [...]


Meet & Greet Wed Nov 30th

Meet & Greet Wed Nov 30th

Past Event photos by Paz Tanjuaquio Artists Meet & Greet with Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer On Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 2011 TOPAZ ARTS hosted Fractured Atlas’ November Meet & Greet Event Series: artists from different neighborhoods in New York City engaged in lively conversation with District 26 Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Cultural Affairs Chair, [...]


Noah Kaplan Quartet perform Dec 3

Noah Kaplan Quartet perform Dec 3

TOPAZ ARTS presents The Noah Kaplan Quartet Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6pm Admission is free, suggested donation $10 directions to TOPAZ ARTS > The Noah Kaplan Quartet will perform in celebration of their new recording, Descendants, on HatHut Records.  Featuring: Noah Kaplan (saxophone); Giacomo Merega (electric bass); Joe Moffett (trumpet); Ben Hall (drums). Immediately [...]


Topaz Arts in the News

Topaz Arts in the News

Topaz Arts in The Wall Street Journal’s New York Art & Culture, 1/10/11 “In Queens, Going Where the Art Leads” – Pia Catton read full article > In Queens, Going Where the Art Leads The Wall Street Journal, January 10, 2011 By PIA CATTON Culture City’s month-long resolution to venture forth beyond familiar museums and [...]


Queens Wonder Women

Queens Wonder Women

Recent article in the Queens Chronicle celebrates Queens – TOPAZ ARTS’ co-founder Paz Tanjuaquio named one of “Wonder Women of Queens”. Read the full issue here >


Trolley Dance 2011

Trolley Dance 2011

We had a great time at San Diego Trolley Dances! Nearly 3,000 people experienced new site-specific works by choreographers Paz Tanjuaquio,  Minerva Tapia, John Diaz, Allyson Green, and Trolley Dance founder Jean Isaacs.  more > “Parallel Groove for 8,” the creation of choreographer Paz Tanjuaquio (a New York-based UCSD alum), at the Grantville Trolley Station, [...]


Innovative Space Awards Announced

Innovative Space Awards Announced

Out of nearly 100 nationwide applicants, TOPAZ ARTS was among 16 Finalists to be considered for the 2010 LINC MetLife Foundation Innovative Space Award. Though we did not receive the final award, we are honored to have been part of this competitive process. Our work is featured in the Innovative Space Award video announcement (view [...]


Recent Residency

an Informal Showing with choreographer Yang Sook Cho Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 3:00pm, free admission Join us in welcoming choreographer Yang Sook Cho from Seoul, Korea in an informal showing of work. Culminating from a 3-week artist residency at Topaz Arts. Directions to Topaz Arts: click here for details > NOTE: SUBWAY SERVICE NOTICE [...]


Sketchie Exhibit Extended to May 30

TOPAZ ARTS presents SKETCHIE: Sketchbooks & Artworks by Artists with Developmental Disabilities – a new exhibition of works by individuals from AHRC New York City. On view from April 1 – extended to May 30, 2011 read about it in “Creativity shines through” > – Times Ledger “SKETCHIE: Sketchbooks & Artworks by Artists with Developmental Disabilities” is [...]


Spring 2011: Sketchie

SKETCHIE Sketchbooks & Artworks by Artists with Developmental Disabilities – a new exhibition of works by individuals from AHRC New York City On view from April 1 to May 30, 2011 opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 3-6pm   The TOPAZ ARTS Visuals Arts Program is pleased to present “SKETCHIE: Sketchbooks & [...]


Topaz Receives Declaration of Honor

Topaz Receives Declaration of Honor

We are thrilled to receive a Declaration of Honor issued by the Honorable Queens Borough President Helen Marshall declaring Sunday, October 10, 2010 as “Topaz Arts Day” in Queens. Truly an honor!


New! Photos of 10/10/10

Celebration 10/10/10 was a blast — a big thank you to everyone for your generous support! The performances were fantastic and the party fabulous. Weren’t able to make it? View photos of the event here >


Current Exhibition

The solo exhibition of new paintings by Roy Fowler On view Oct 10, 2010 through Mar 20, 2011   On view for the first time are large-scale oil paintings by Roy Fowler, developed recently over the past two years. A mid-career painter based in New York City, Fowler’s works emerge from nature. Developing a process [...]


Topaz Arts makes the Hip List!

Topaz Arts makes the Hip List!

Cool! Topaz Arts makes “The Hip List” in AM-New York’s feature “Is Queens going Brooklyn?” – read the full article here: http://bit.ly/azwTBB


You don’t want to miss this

You don't want to miss this

Check out the fabulous artists & guests participating in the Benefit Event for Topaz Arts on 10/10/10! With opening remarks from NYC Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, performances feature Monstah Black | Molissa Fenley & Dancers | Paz Tanjuaquio with a reading by Carl Hancock Rux a film short by Todd Richmond literary luminaries Luis H. [...]


Finishing touches

Finishing touches

Come see the newest version of TOPAZ ARTS! We’re putting on the finishing touches and installing the new exhibition. Join us on 10/10/10 and see the redesign of the space.


Check out featured special guests & foods

Join us on 10/10/10 for TOPAZ ARTS’ 10th Year! The benefit event features special guests, representing the dynamic range of programs at TOPAZ ARTS—from contemporary dance, performance & readings to music, visual arts, & film. Admission to the benefit event is $25.  All tickets includes food & drink from local favorites La Flor and Natural [...]


10 Years Ago Today

On this day, September 29, 2000, TOPAZ ARTS, Inc. was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization in the State of New York, by founding artists Todd Richmond and Paz Tanjuaquio. Come see the developments we’ve made over the past 10 years! Join us on 10/10/10 read more about TOPAZ ARTS >


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Past Exhibitions: Satomi Shirai: “Home and Home”   Roger Rothstein


Notes on the Open Rehearsal Mon May 2

Notes on the Open Rehearsal: “Inside the Creative Process” on QueensBuzz read it here > TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host an open rehearsal by John Jasperse Company Monday, May 2, 2011 at 5:00pm, Free Admission with choreographer John Jasperse Contemporary Artistic Process: Explored and Revealed > click here for details As a part of [...]


Celebrating Richard Artschwager! RIP

Celebrating Richard Artschwager! RIP

We sadly share the news of the passing of Richard Artschwager as we celebrate his life and art. We are honored to have had the great influence of Richard Artschwager – our thoughts go to Richard’s family and art fans. http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/865843/great-minimalist-richard-artschwager-dies-at-89