Upcoming exhibitions
Painting with Natural Dyes

Painting with Natural Dyes
Artist: Madeleine Provost
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Valé EcoLab, 141 Beach 56th Street, Arverne, NY 11692
Discover the colors of the Rockaways through native plants and coastal landscapes. The workshop will begin with a guided walk through the Arverne Nature Preserve led by NYC Parks, where participants will learn about local plant species, ethical foraging practices, and the history of natural dyes and pigments. Back at the Valé EcoLab, participants will experiment with painting on paper using a selection of natural pigments and dyes while exploring color, texture, and mark making inspired by the surrounding environment.
Limited to 12 participants (Ages 5+ with adult supervision or 12+ independently).
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Aug 2 —
Aug 2, 2026

Underground Poetry for Unsettled Times

Underground Poetry for Unsettled Times is a recurring monthly, site-responsive poetry series presented by WhiteBox Portable. Curated by poets Bruce Andrews and Paolo Javier, the series transforms the 42nd Street–8th Avenue transit hub into a public forum for contemporary poetry. Through live readings and performance texts, the program engages commuters and visitors in conversations around social, political, and cultural issues, creating meaningful artistic encounters within one of New York City's busiest public spaces.
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Aug 5 —
Aug 5, 2026

Current exhibitions
The Hidden Jewelbox Theater
The Love Show

Through the magic of a space grant from Chashama and a City Artist Corps Grant from New York Foundation for the Arts, The Love Show has once again transformed a former Mrs. Fields cookie shop in the Port Authority Bus Terminal into a pop-up theater and live arts event venue.
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Jul 29 —
Jul 29, 2027
Port Authority Performance Space
Manhattan

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