Community Arts

A unique point of access for community-driven expression, healing, & togetherness!

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Upcoming Events

Check out the Spring 2024 Season below! Follow us at @ArtsAtGoddard for updates or sign up for our newsletter.

7dec 2:30PM

Impact Theatre’s Veterans Project

The Veterans Project is a visionary performance bridging the gap between veterans and civilians through a fictional story inspired by real-life accounts.

This powerful performance, created by and with veterans and civilian actors, explores the challenges faced by returning soldiers. Themes may include suicide, violence, and addiction.

This is a FREE event! Enjoy a complimentary catered lunch at 2:30 PM, followed by the performance and a Q&A session with the audience.

Audience discretion is advised. Attendees aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

17jan 6:00PM

“The Art of Belonging” Gallery Reception

A new exhibition by Reginald Rousseau, the Haiti-born and Harlem-raised contemporary folkloric artist.

Join us for a festive evening celebrating our visual artist in residence at the MEET & GREET RECEPTION with LIVE music! This is a FREE event and will mark the end of the gallery exhibition.

We invite you to a view this inspiring collection of contemporary artworks through November to January. Walk-ins are only accepted during the dates and time listed below.

  • Fri. Nov 8th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Sat. Nov 9th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM*
  • Tues. Nov 12th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Thurs. Nov 14th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM*
  • Sat. Nov 16th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM*
  • Thurs. Nov 21st from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thurs. Dec 5th from 4:00 –7:00 PM*
  • Thurs. Dec 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thurs. Dec 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM*
  • Tues. Jan 7th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Thurs. Jan 9th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM*

*The Artist will be present in the Gallery.

24jan 6:30PM

The Third Annual Upper West Side Film Festival!

The Third Annual Upper West Side Film Festival! Co-presented by and The Greenhouse Ensemble and Goddard Riverside Community Arts.

We’re back for another incredible year at the Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center with a spectacular evening of films! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema on Friday, January 24 where we’ll bring you the best in emerging talent from across the globe.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements.