South Oxford Space

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The Executive Committee and Board of The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York) announced today that Virginia P. Louloudes (Ginny) has stepped down from her position as Executive Director. Risa Shoup, who was named Interim Executive Director in August 2020 when Louloudes began her leave, will now continue in the position through July 2021, an extension of 6 months. A national search for a new Executive Director, to begin in early 2021, will involve board, st...aff, member theatres and other community stakeholders as A.R.T./New York pursues a central commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable organization. Read our official press release on the matter [WEBSITE] https://bit.ly/3leAGom Over the decades, the attention given to the smallest theatres, which began with A.R.T./New York's creation of the Nancy Quinn Fund under Louloudes's leadership, has seeded not only a generation of resourceful, values-driven organizations of all sizes, but a transformation in our field

Studio Bookings are BACK at A.R.T./New York! In observance of the Phase 2 opening of Offices and the Phase 4 allowance of Media Production activities, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering flexible space studio rentals. We are now taking requests for rentals at Spaces@520 and South Oxford Space for bookings with limited hours starting TODAY! [WEBSITE] https://www.art-newyork.org/rehearsal-space We will be watching the state’s New York Forward website closely and will announce studio availability for additional activities as soon as we are legally permitted.

Derek is on the job at SOS, making sure we are safe and sanitary. We want you to feel comfortable coming back to our studios. Look for our updated rental guidelines coming soon! .

GRANT OPENING! Announcing the A.R.T./New York Relief Fund for NYC Small Theatres. This grant is intended to provide financial relief to nonprofit theatre organizations (including those that are fiscally sponsored or non-profit in spirit) with annual operating budgets under $250,000 who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants DO NOT need to be members of A.R.T./New York to apply for the relief fund. APPLY TODAY [WEBSITE] https://bit.ly/33xh8E3 Special tha...nks to The Stavros Niarchos Foundation for seeding this grant. Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Feature Image Photo Credit: BATHSHEBA’S PSLAMS, OR A WOMAN OF UNUSUAL BEAUTY TAKING A BATH", Written by April Ranger, Directed by Christina Roussous. Produced by The Tank, a recipient of the 2019 NYTP Grant.

Join us for another all-member roundtable happening today! A.R.T/NY members get to share & hear the from fellow members. If you're busy, no problem! We have many more opportunities for our members every other Thursday from 4PM - 5PM!

We have revamped our virtual theatre. It's shiny, snatched & full of virtual theatre waiting to be uncovered by YOU! Check it out today [WEBSITE] https://bit.ly/3049z7r We want to thank ALL the artists who brought so much joy to our community under these circumstances. Feature image photo credit: Keen Company Creative Space Grant FY19, Cycle 1, "Ordinary Days"

We can't wait to see & hear from you. Our all-member roundtable is happening tomorrow! Sign up now to hear the breadth of knowledge of 400+ members! If you're busy, no problem! We have many more opportunities for our members every other Thursday from 4PM - 5PM!

Don't think we don't miss you, WE DO! The Studios at South Oxford Space and Spaces@520 are closed through August. We will be evaluating the safety and legality of reopening in the fall with limited hours and occupancy and will communicate that to you as soon as we have that information. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to Stephanie Bok, South Oxford Space General Manager at [email protected] with any questions regarding studio rentals at either location.

Join us in welcoming Risa Shoup (she/they) as A.R.T./New York's Interim Executive Director. They will join us full-time beginning on Monday, August 10th. They have over a decade in senior leadership roles with NYC cultural and community development nonprofits. Get the full scoop by reading our official press release [WEBSITE] https://bit.ly/2XCuxse Photo credit: Simon Courchel.

Share & learn with other A.R.T/NY members! We're 400+ strong so regular check-ins with the community are a great opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. Sign up for the all-member roundtable happening tomorrow & get field wide insight. No pressure if you can't make it. We will be holding this space for our members every other Thursday from 4PM - 5PM! See you tomorrow.

What's perfect for a rainy day? Some zoom theatre, specifically a play that the NYT has *not* described as "hilarious B movie/Scooby-Doo-esk Queer rom-com" SWAMP SQUASH is directed by our very own David E Shane, check it out & stay dry! [WEBSITE] https://bit.ly/3hrzXOv

If you don't have any plans today, come see our very own Stephanie Bok perform in THE EDGE OF ZOOM that she co-wrote. It is going down today July 25th @ 8pm on Youtube Live! It will be Zoom-y! [LINK TO SIGN UP] https://bit.ly/2WHL79S

#FLASHBACK We are feeling nostalgic. 13 years ago to the week Target Margin Theater, The American Theatre of Harlem, Salt and Pepper Mime and @ShadowBoxTheatre performed for 100s of children at SOS. Check out their old program, we had tucked away in our vault. #LookingBack #Theatre #offbroadway #FlashbackFriday

The A.R.T./New York Executive Committee is in dialogue with We Are A.R.T/New York (a group of current and former employees) and is grateful to them for raising their concerns with us and for sharing what they’ve witnessed. The Executive Director of A.R.T./New York has been placed on administrative leave as we retain outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation. We are specifically seeking a team that includes BIPOC-identifying employment attorneys; and/or to involv...e a BIPOC advocate in all steps of the process. The Executive Committee and Board of A.R.T./New York fully support any and all efforts to make A.R.T./New York a better and more inclusive, equitable organization. A.R.T/New York is an evolving organization in an evolving world. We recognize the need to look at not only our current behavior but the organizational behavior that has brought us to this point. We are taking all necessary steps to bring that to fruition in an open, transparent, and collaborative manner and we are ready to get to work.

During the City Council hearing on the impact of COVID-19, Committee Chair Jimmy Van Bramer urged cultural organizations to provide as much data as possible to advocate for arts funding. Please fill out the updated COVID Impact Survey, which will help A.R.T./New York advocate for your needs to the Council and the funding community at large. [SURVEY] https://bit.ly/3go5znp

Tomorrow, on Juneteenth we will have our lobby open as a comfort station for protesters 2-6pm along with a voter registration table. #openyourlobby #lobbiesforvoters #blmny #blacklivesmatter