About Us
mission . story . media
mission . story . media
Our Mission
Art 4 New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uplifts aging adults, caregivers, creatives, and our community through theatre, music, dance, and visual arts. We believe the arts have tremendous power to bring people together and relieve social isolation, fostering a multi-generational and cross- cultural community that reminds people that they matter and are alive for a purpose.
Our Story
Art 4 new york was created by determined women.
Art 4 New York is an organization founded in honor of my grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Hilliard, who passed away from Alzheimer's in 2016. To deal with the grief of losing her and repay her for all the love she showed me, I began volunteering at Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's worship service. After falling in love with the residents, I started attending a reading group held after each worship service. Suddenly, an idea came to me: maybe residents at the nursing home would enjoy hearing Shakespeare sonnets like my grandma. Well, it turns out they did!
After reaching out to friends, colleagues, and friendly faces I met on the subway, A4NY was born. We soon created programming that incorporated music, theatre, dance, and visual arts, traveling to nursing homes throughout the tri-state area.
Our leadership team comprises determined women from D.C, Georgia, California, Australia, Japan, and Guyana. Our organization is unique because we build a multi-generational creative community that reflects the cultural diversity of a NY subway car.
I hope you'll be inspired to support Art 4 New York either with your time or donation. I believe art is freeing and can connect people and brighten lives.
Always Choose Love,
Angelica
Founder & Executive Director
After reaching out to friends, colleagues, and friendly faces I met on the subway, A4NY was born. We soon created programming that incorporated music, theatre, dance, and visual arts, traveling to nursing homes throughout the tri-state area.
Our leadership team comprises determined women from D.C, Georgia, California, Australia, Japan, and Guyana. Our organization is unique because we build a multi-generational creative community that reflects the cultural diversity of a NY subway car.
I hope you'll be inspired to support Art 4 New York either with your time or donation. I believe art is freeing and can connect people and brighten lives.
Always Choose Love,
Angelica
Founder & Executive Director
Art 4 New York on Media
Watch this amazing Making Good episode to learn more about our work, volunteers, and the importance of Art 4 New York in seniors' lives.
Our Team
LEADERS OF LIGHT
LEADERS OF LIGHT
Angelica
Gregory
Gregory
Mimi
Otani
Otani
Alicia
Cortez
Cortez
Liza
Clark
Clark
Christal
Andrews
Andrews
Lauren
Baxter
Baxter
Genesis
Ruiz
Ruiz
Emily
Davidson
Davidson
Katie
Oxman
Oxman
Jerry
Weinstein
Weinstein
Lazaro
Pena
Pena
Rashad
Dauda
Dauda
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