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Description Hours: 10-20 hours/week Location: Flexible. But applicant must be based in the NYC area. Must also be able to attend weekend workshops. Stipend: $200/month The League of Kitchens (www.leagueofkitchens.com) is an immersive culinary adventure in NYC where immigrants teach intimate cooking workshops in their homes, and participants encounter a new cuisine and culture with every experience. Workshop participants choose the date, vegetarian or non-vegetarian, and the distance they’re willing to travel–the rest is a [ continue reading ]

The Universal Hip Hop and Social Justice Parade Event Description On Saturday, August 11th in the heart of Bed Stuy, Brooklyn The 13th Annual Hip-Hop and Social Justice Parade will take place. Our current objective is to invite organizations that want to celebrate the life of Mosiah Marcus Garvey and share their organization pride by processing down the Universal Hip Hop Parade. Assist us in registering participants in the parade. All interested parties are encouraged [ continue reading ]

Social Media, Arts and Change in the Muslim World Event Description Join Asia Society on Monday, October 17 in a panel discussion with journalist and author Robin Wright, poet and journalist Eliza Griswold, musician Mohsin Din, and performing arts presenter Zeyba Rehman, to discuss the shifting situation in the Muslim world, and the impact of arts and culture on change. The discussion will be moderated by Rachel Cooper, Director of Performing Arts and Cultural Programs, [ continue reading ]

Free Arts NYC is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization that provides a unique combination of arts education and mentoring programs to under-served city youth and families. We partner with group homes, shelters, schools and community centers to give children the opportunity to express themselves in a supportive environment in order to develop communication and trust. Our programs and the relationships they foster help children and families experience new levels of hope and creativity. Free Arts [ continue reading ]

In its inaugural year, the ELNYA Fellows Program will offer young arts professionals and advocates an opportunity to collaboratively shape a season of ELNYA programming and activities. Participants will build their leadership skills and expand their networks, while growing the ELNYA community and advancing the field of arts management. A cohort of 3-5 fellows will be selected to serve a term of August 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Application deadline: Sunday, July 24, 2011 [ continue reading ]

En Foco is looking for a curatorial intern to work with the Executive Director on a special Permanent Collection project, and other En Foco exhibitions. This internship is available to a motivated, self-starter, that is seriously interested in all aspects of curating and collections. Hours are flexible, but 2 days per week is preferred (more may be needed during installations or related events). En Foco is a thirty-five year old non-profit, and the only in the country dedicated to supporting works by contemporary U.S. photographers of color.