Professional Development at A.R.T./New York
Giving you the tools you need to thrive as a theatremaker
Opportunities for growth
A.R.T./New York is committed to being an active and responsive field leader, shaping conditions in which New York City’s theatre makers can thrive. By expanding both our live and on-demand content, we hope you can engage with our programming in ways that best support your practice. From live workshops, information sessions and conversations, multi-day forums, and one-on-one engagement to digital tools and content, A.R.T./New York shapes our program offerings around the needs of our theatremaking community — prioritizing relationships, increasing visibility across the field, and fostering meaningful connections among our members and partners.
First Fridays
We invite you to join us for First Fridays – where our members can engage in candid one-on-one conversations every first Friday of the month with A.R.T./New York leadership.
Share Outs & Shout Outs
These conversations feature the work being done by artists, organizations, and thought leaders we admire, connecting you with their knowledge, tools, and perspectives.
Trainings
We provide a variety of training opportunities that address the practical and cultural needs of our members to support the cultural and operational health of our work environments.
Access Provision for Attending an A.R.T./New York Event
In Person
Most A.R.T./New York program offerings are located at Spaces@520, South Oxford Space, or the A.R.T/New York Theatres.
A.R.T./New York provides live CART captioning for all events, large print versions of any printed materials, and a designated low sensory space. Lunch and caregiving stipends are typically provided to support your participation. ASL interpretation is provided for select events and is available by advance request. , We also seek to provide additional accommodations to support the specific needs of attendees. Requests for ASL interpretation or additional accommodations must be made at least 5 business days before the event by contacting Manager of Member Experience and Access Ashley J. Hicks at ahicks@art-newyork.org or (212) 594-0422 | Ext. 109.
Online
All of A.R.T./New York’s online programming is held via Zoom, a video conferencing platform that is accessible for people who use screen readers and/or keyboard shortcuts to navigate virtual space. Zoom also allows for automated captioning.ASL interpretation and CART captioning are available by request. All requests must be made at least 5 business days before the event. For any needs or accommodations for attending an A.R.T./New York program, please contact Ashley J. Hicks at ahicks@art-newyork.org.