City lore will expand its "creative traditions" initiative by implementing a series of community-curated exhibitions, public programs, and mentoring opportunities to sustain the cultural traditions of…

City Lore Inc. received a $380,659 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America federal grant program. The award will support the expansion of City Lore's "Creative Traditions" initiative through a series of community-curated exhibitions, public programs, and mentoring opportunities aimed at sustaining the cultural traditions of diverse New York City communities. Key deliverables include the creation of a citywide folk and community artist network, monthly convenings and performances, and fellowships for four cultural ambassadors to curate exhibitions highlighting their communities' traditions and aspirations. An online toolkit with resources to help artists produce work samples, small community exhibitions, and improve event production and promotion skills will also be developed. The award period is September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024.

City lore will expand its "creative traditions" initiative by implementing a series of community-curated exhibitions, public programs, and mentoring opportunities to sustain the cultural traditions of diverse communities in new york city. The center will create a citywide network of folk and community-based artists, host monthly convenings and performances, and offer fellowships for four cultural ambassadors to curate exhibitions about their communities' traditions and aspirations. City lore will also produce an online toolkit with resources to help artists create work samples, produce small community-based exhibitions, improve their event production and promotion skills, and connect with city agencies. This project will further the center's work to create a trusted space for diverse communities to present their material culture and performing arts to a broad audience.