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We support cross-pollination between arts and culture, participatory democracy, and social justice.

The creative power of arts and culture—especially among those who have been traditionally disenfranchised—is a catalyst for action. The Arts & Democracy Project builds the momentum of a cultural movement that links arts and culture, participatory democracy, and social justice. We catalyze and support cross-pollination between sectors, cultures, and generations.

09/28/2026

Join us tomorrow Tuesday, Sept 29 to stitch and tell stories.

09/26/2026

POSTPONED!
Unfortunately this event today has been postponed because the boathouse got flooded as a result of the storm. We will post the new date as soon as it is scheduled.

09/15/2026

We are celebrating National Voter Registration Day today as a community partner! To register, check your registration, or learn more go to: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/get-voteready/

09/14/2026

This Thursday, September 17! Join us for Mouth of the Sun readings and a concert with Alsarah and the Nubatones. Free but please RSVP (see link in comments)

08/28/2026

We are excited to annouce our upcoming event Thurs, Sept 17 @ 6:30pm! The Mouth of the Sun: An Evening Celebrating Muslim Women Artists and Writers. Featuring Alsarah and the Nubatones! Presented by Arts & Democracy and co-hosted with Nocd-NY and The Urbane Arts Club. FREE and open to all. Please RSVP, link in comments

This event features readings and performances by the 2026 cohort of The Mouth of the Sun, a creative writing incubator program. The readings are followed by a concert featuring powerhouse singer and songwriter Alsarah who blends traditional Sudanese rhythms and retro-pop into revolutionary energy with her band, the Nubatones.

“I COMMIT / TO FRICTION AND THE UNDERTAKING OF THE PEARL…
I AM TASTING MYSELF / IN THE MOUTH OF THE SUN”
– June Jordan

07/24/2026

Join us tomorrow, July 25 to Celebrate Kensington! Programs take place on the Ave C Plaza from 1-5:30 and Kensington Plaza from 2-7pm.

We will start the day with a sharing music across traditions in the form of an open jam session. Local musicians Yoshie Fruchter (guitar, bass) and Nilofar Jahan (harmonium, vocals) will lead a houseband that will play loose arrangements of Bengali, klezmer, jazz and more. House Band will include: Yoshie Fruchter - guitar, bass; Nilofar Jahan - harmonium, vocals; Mir Naqibul Islam - tabla; Roy Nathanson - saxophone; Brian Drye - trombone/keys; Shai Wetzer - drums/percussion.

All musicians are welcome to join in, so feel free to bring your instrument!

The day continues with a neighborhood story showcase, embroidery workshop, exhibits, community tables, and a performance by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts - BIPA

You can find a link to the full schedule in the comments.

07/20/2026

We hope you can join us, Nocd-NY, Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts - BIPA The Singing Winds and many more partners at Celebrate Kensington this Sat, July 25, starting at 1pm

07/14/2026

Join Arts & Democracy, NOCD-NY, Kensington Cultural Council and community partners for Celebrate Kensington on Saturday, July 25 from 1-5:30pm at the Ave C Plaza!

Featuring:
• Jam session with local musicians including Yoshie Fruchter, Nilofar Jahan, Naqibul Islam, Roy Nathanson and others
• Engagement with community groups
• Exhibition including How to Create Kensington Culture and
• Bangladeshi Ladies Club’s Nakshi Kantha display
• Youth-led activities
• Embroidery and storytelling with author Roohi Choudhry and local artists
• Performance with Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)
• and more!

06/23/2026

Please join us at The Mouth of the Sun: Performance and Discussion by Muslim women and gender-expansive folk

Tuesday, July 7, 7pm, The Urbane Arts Club, Brooklyn, NY.

FREE and open to all. Please RSVP; link in comments.

Listen to new creative writing by Muslim women and gender-expansive folk and join a powerful discussion on harnessing personal stories to create change. This event celebrates the 2026 cohort of participants in The Mouth of the Sun, a creative incubator program presented by Arts & Democracy and author Roohi Choudhry. Performances by Diya Abbass, Zanib Ahmed, Banen Al-Sheemary, mikayla dablan-azony, Ethar El-Katatney, Saadia Khalid, and Somer Saleh.

“I COMMIT / TO FRICTION AND THE UNDERTAKING OF THE PEARL…
I AM TASTING MYSELF / IN THE MOUTH OF THE SUN”
– June Jordan

06/17/2026

THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 1-5PM! Join local youth leaders for a special Kensington Youth Mela at Avenue C Plaza! Sessions are designed by teens and young adults and will include zine making/collage, Origami for Good, fabric mural making, theater exercises, henna instruction, discussion and more! All are welcome! This event is co-presented with Nocd-NY and is part of Kensington Culture at Avenue C Plaza with ArtBuilt Mobile Studios and Kensington Cultural Council partners, bringing activities to the plaza every day in June.

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New York, NY
11215

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.artsanddemocracy.org/

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