WSPC Community Arts Grants
Community Arts Grants Applications are now open for the 2024 season!
Deadline extended to March 11th, 2024!
The Washington Square Park Conservancy (WSPC) Community Arts Grants program financially assists community organizations in carrying out arts programming activities in Washington Square Park. The WSPC Arts Grant program is now in its ninth year. Past awards have ranged from $500-$2,000 per program. Grant funds will be distributed beginning June of 2024.
Who Can Apply:
- Local community-based organizations or individuals that provide arts programming.
- Applicants must have 501c3 non-profit status or a 501c3 fiscal sponsor.
- Past grantees and first-time applicants are welcome to apply.
The grant encourages both community-based events with a history in Washington Square Park, as well as organizations looking to host new programs that encourage diversity in arts practices to the Park to apply.
Grants Timeline
January 29th, 2024 Grant program announced
February 26th, 2024 Questions will be answered when submitted by this date
March 11th, 2024 Applications due by midnight
First week of April Recipients announced
June 2024 Funds start being distributed
Full guidelines can be found here. Applicants must fill out this form in order to be considered.
TreeWonder
Every Sunday from 11:30am-1pm join our friends from TreeWonder for a free drawing session... [ more ]
Dances for a Variable Population
Every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am join Dances for a Variable Population for our Adult and Senior Movement Class. Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities... [ more ]
Museum of Interesting Things
Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm. The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious... [ more ]
Yoga
Every Wednesday from 8:30-9:30am move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class. Bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water... [ more ]
Pétanque
Every Wednesday 12-4pm. Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play... [ more ]
Art in the Park
Every Wednesday from 3-5pm let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun Miss Debbie will have waiting!.. [ more ]
Salsa Social
Every Wednesday 6-9pm. Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party. Kick things off with a free class from 6-6:30pm and then open dancing the rest of the evening with incredible instructors from Mi Salsa Dura Baile... [ more ]
bodyART
Every Thursday 8:30-9:30am. bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement. Please bring your own workout mat or towel and we recommend a bottle of water... [ more ]
Double Dutch
Every Thursday 6:00-7:00pm. Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope... [ more ]
NYU Movie Night
Join NYU's office of University Development and Alumni Relations for this special movie night, featuring The Lorax!.. [ more ]