The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

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Cullman Center </h2> <div class="basic-page-section__image basic-page-section__image--left"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_320/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=apjJaCEi 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_480/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=H12EJ5hc 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_640/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=yUvF_JhB 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_800/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=q5ygHObg 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_960/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=IO0WbIt6 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_1120/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=rLJq2LY3 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_2400/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=nyWm5q_t 1200w" sizes="(min-width:960px) 480px, 100vw" width="480" height="240" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/max_width_480/public/2023-10/LPA_2016_09_15_brochure_1200x600.jpg?itok=H12EJ5hc" alt="Exterior of the Library for the Performing Arts." /> </figure> </div> <div class="basic-page-section__text" > <p><strong>The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, one of NYPL’s renowned research libraries, houses one of the world's most extensive research collections in the fields of theater, film, dance, music, and recorded sound, as well as a wide array of circulating and reference materials.</strong></p> <p>The Library is open for unlimited browsing of our circulating collections and on-site research services either for walk-in service or by appointment.</p> <p>In order to request access to special collections material, users will need to create a Special Collections account. Although it's not required, we encourage patrons to make an appointment with the relevant division by clicking the Research tab above. <a href="https://on.nypl.org/3Inqrt2" rel="nofollow"><strong>Find the division and make an appointment</strong></a>.</p> </div> <span class="basic-page-section-clear"></span> </div> <div class="card-list"> <div class="collection-intro"> <div class="collection-intro__heading-section"> <h2 class="collection-intro__heading" id="2413-in-the-spotlight" > In the Spotlight </h2> </div> <div class="collection-intro__intro"> </div> </div> <ul class="card-list__cards"> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/lpanews" > Get Updates from the Library for the Performing Arts </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>We send out email newsletters once a month. Sign up for to get updates and information about our upcoming programs, articles, and news about the performing arts!</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=bZ_y49Fw 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=x4mrAVb7 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=zsNFYP8A 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=4enrqVUy 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=UsByYyg9 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=XntiTTcF 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=SQpkdj7k 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=H4Mlc0CM 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=CYJmrx8X 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=fE6JGpaH 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=PplKQ6aA 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=dHpjFVCr 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=LCVuhmlu 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=CcjKPNhK 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2022-03/1-GetUpdates_LPA.png?h=3da94e8f&itok=bZ_y49Fw" alt="An image from the play Fences overlaid with an envelope icon." /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/spotlight/bloomberg-connects" > New! Free Digital Guide on Bloomberg Connects </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>Download Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app, to explore the Library for the Performing Arts on your mobile device.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=Rp2EeVro 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=QBobmH1j 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=3mB04siJ 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=ZwIOJXED 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=BfWQoN1d 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=dKPKdkw2 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=KpoHMFez 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=y2dkgQWY 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=QfGwyTGb 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=cT7JPmE5 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=mT6G1ZMV 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=MLsfvsZ2 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=BZYhPuQK 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=ROWHknQV 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2024-02/LPA_2024_01_26_Bloomberg_App2-02820R.jpg?h=2a479378&itok=Rp2EeVro" alt="Hand holding a phone displaying the LPA Bloomberg Connects guide, with the library's facade in the background." /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://on.nypl.org/43cPigT" > Space Rentals - Outdoor Terrace, Auditorium, and Gallery Spaces </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>Hosting an event? Make it at the Library for the Performing Arts! Read our brochure about our accommodations, and contact us at <a href="mailto:LPArentals@nypl.org">LPArentals@nypl.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=AVteTX_H 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=QihIWzjl 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=VEN_Crgr 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=go5IAYPt 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=5m_Z9Okg 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=X2ypCcf4 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=dkihkFcR 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=D--XxR5Z 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=lWeOVG9v 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=L1uQ3dWI 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=rYQLnBFg 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=l5ircIaB 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=fBH-K-kO 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=R5aVK49v 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2021-06/20210615_151629%20%281%29.jpg?h=c7d97968&itok=AVteTX_H" alt="image of terrace with tables and chairs and buildings are off in a distance" /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/blog/library/55" > From Our Blog </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>Read our blog posts from expert librarians, staff and fellows of the Library for the Performing Arts.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=QI39YPqQ 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=BDpxmDk1 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=VE8NOcEm 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=UCHFL7P1 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=cxf9gesJ 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=0V7AoEeb 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=mUuln7fc 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=UtTm7-e8 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=DmxHFyow 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=3Ie_1KLP 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=lyuSKy3z 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=_jJX0MWp 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=TUCDXStz 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=qRPKhDi8 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.34fec400-6093-0133-44a2-00505686d14e.001.r.jpg?h=4b215d87&itok=QI39YPqQ" alt="Miles Davis and George Avakian in the recording studio, with John Coltrane in the background, 1955-1956. Image ID: 5404614" /> </figure> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="card-list"> <div class="collection-intro"> <div class="collection-intro__heading-section"> <h2 class="collection-intro__heading" id="2416-learn-more-about-the-library-for-the-performing-arts-" > Learn More about the Library for the Performing Arts </h2> </div> <div class="collection-intro__intro"> </div> </div> <ul class="card-list__cards"> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://on.nypl.org/4fR5Ai9" > Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>Learn about our newest state-of-the-art space for theater makers and artists, the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=JPazBcNi 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=PBgplm6r 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=rhK5KVp4 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=xihskcwo 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=rEK2myT7 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=aqED3-xo 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=GRpOXmAS 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=N0A2-1e9 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=D9BFgEDx 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=8fFGsYC_ 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=NPD-EMD2 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=9X7NKP66 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=F041Oucq 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=v8BfZHRl 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2025-01/2024AV77-0303.jpg?h=c463f1ee&itok=JPazBcNi" alt="a room cast in blue light with pink projections" /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/lpa/education" > Education at the Library for the Performing Arts </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>We help teachers, educators, and professors working in K–12, college, and post-graduate schools strengthen their coursework by providing access to our archives, and more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=5gNC13ok 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=aRlzkJo8 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=TkHvLxti 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=jdhJFAlR 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=_eKk9v9i 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=PHyy3_nw 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=tiIBUIHp 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=GR3A9VFH 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=3mwFLWpd 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=KQLIfx-T 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=OJgM10DL 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=pUUQYFJ6 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=_vrrnT7r 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=wJeFBSWG 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2024-09/LPA_2023_09_22_College_Visit_BC-05259_0.jpeg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=5gNC13ok" alt="Students looking at framed photographs installed on a purple wall inside a gallery." /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/blog/2023/10/31/shop-library-performing-arts" > Shop </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>Visit the gift shop at the Library for the Performing Arts.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=Iawduady 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=P7_locsk 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=w6ZdAMT9 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=nM1vuG2B 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=jlgB4_18 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=gvMDihAl 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=V0vM_fU- 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=u4UorSau 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=XDoVygPQ 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=CMhqluG- 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=I4d7sT6M 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=zVwUTaAx 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=1jpSx70c 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=_nZI9ar- 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2023-10/LPA_2022_11_04_POP_shop-00162_0.jpeg?h=b597944e&itok=Iawduady" alt="A person carries a purple tote bag that says New York Public Library for the Performing Arts" /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://on.nypl.org/32USyAK" > Contact Us </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>If you need assistance with research and using our collections, please contact one of our divisions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=J1wDBVfP 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=v9XRnzzD 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=ofvc8A7N 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=8R1h7Tym 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=p1tAgISt 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=y3I4R9Qg 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=1GP4JR4X 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=KSrB0xQQ 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=oxvavTHa 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=eNkszrIP 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=gZ-nlsi2 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=XIxcZkGr 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=dln-3IpB 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=23Yj-6jC 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2020-08/nypl.digitalcollections.510d47df-ef9c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99.001.w.jpg?h=c82e0d43&itok=J1wDBVfP" alt="Music Division, The New York Public Library. "Telephone me, baby" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1900." /> </figure> </div> </li> <li class="link-card link-card--"> <div class="link-card__content"> <h3 class="link-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://secure3.convio.net/nypl/site/Donation2?7826.donation=form1&df_id=7826&mfc_pref=T&s_src=LPQXXZZ_QWLP&_ga=2.94945436.1809865654.1593610326-1603286746.1593610326" > Support the Library for the Performing Arts </a> </h3> <div class="link-card__text" > <p>Friends of Library for the Performing Arts receive discounts, invitations to exclusive online events, and more!</p> </div> </div> <div class="link-card__image"> <figure class="figure" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=4R0dhM2g 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_480/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=lL-Odcrz 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_640/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=nhEZ5xr2 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_800/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=PDxk0KOy 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_960/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=vMuK4b23 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1120/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=2gOZcpbj 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1280/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=z9hvpdjw 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1440/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=NVcLG3w_ 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1600/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=kEvZtCXz 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1760/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=1lB2TPr0 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_1920/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=yjW2B--U 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2080/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=Z-F92FCj 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2240/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=UKNr-YYe 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_2400/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=c2rGyK1U 2400w" sizes="(min-width:1312px) 256px, (min-width:600px) 20vw, 100vw" width="320" height="320" class="image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/1_1_320/public/2022-04/cunningham1.jpg?h=3a51597d&itok=4R0dhM2g" alt="A dancer mid-leap" /> </figure> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-15a50daa7a258ff6e8c78e0f45f981f7eb134cf9508d12e0f9261aaa800be409"> <div> <div class="card-list"> <div class="collection-intro"> <div class="collection-intro__heading-section"> <h2 class="collection-intro__heading" id="-" > Current Exhibitions </h2> </div> </div> <div class="exhibition-list"> <ul class="card-list__cards"> <li class="list-card"> <h3 class="list-card__heading" > <a class="list-card__heading-link" href="/events/exhibitions/rhythmismybusiness" > <span>Rhythm Is My Business: Women Who Shaped Jazz</span> </a> </h3> <div class="list-card__content"> <div class="location-info"> <div class="location-info__date" > Through June 13, 2025 </div> <div class="location-info__address" > The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts </div> </div> <div class="list-card__text" > <p>Throughout the history of jazz, women have made significant if overlooked contributions to the genre. While some renowned figures like… </div> </div> <a class="list-card__image list-card__image--primary" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="/events/exhibitions/rhythmismybusiness" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_320/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=A-ADZN18 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_480/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=mmRp7d1a 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_640/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=sLxEOIz9 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_800/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=t925X3u4 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_960/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=poIZ12H4 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1120/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=YzH0ZAHg 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1280/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=eUQ6NcUV 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1440/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=a5vnX2jz 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1600/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=acNe20wK 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1760/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=ALRcwxsx 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1920/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=bXDyElgO 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_2080/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=ULSYknJB 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_2240/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=r7CCl82I 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_2400/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=X7TQXaAJ 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 1312px) 506px, (min-width:960px) 39vw, (min-width:600px) 52vw, 100vw" width="320" height="160" class="card__image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_320/public/2024-12/Rhythm%20Is%20My%20Business%20Melba%20Liston_0.jpg?h=f9b68f57&itok=A-ADZN18" alt="Black and white photo of a woman sitting with her trombone." /> </a> </li> <li class="list-card"> <h3 class="list-card__heading" > <a class="list-card__heading-link" href="/events/exhibitions/panama-new-york-musical-journey-ruben-blades" > <span>From Panama to New York: The Musical Journey of Rubén Blades</span> </a> </h3> <div class="list-card__content"> <div class="location-info"> <div class="location-info__date" > Through April 15, 2025 </div> <div class="location-info__address" > The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts </div> </div> <div class="list-card__text" > </div> </div> <a class="list-card__image list-card__image--primary" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="/events/exhibitions/panama-new-york-musical-journey-ruben-blades" > <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_320/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=Wz4AyYxc 320w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_480/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=BuotlQQs 480w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_640/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=8YV2Vf88 640w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_800/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=hgtT8qkR 800w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_960/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=qmnA9Mso 960w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1120/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=obH5wZH_ 1120w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1280/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=Qq6J_Qk7 1280w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1440/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=2eSFZdVZ 1440w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1600/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=WbpVU9TY 1600w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1760/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=cfF0OwxJ 1760w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_1920/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=qF4Sy7V6 1920w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_2080/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=4Ihmommz 2080w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_2240/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=hDd9W_cw 2240w, /sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_2400/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=rbqdxTv4 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 1312px) 506px, (min-width:960px) 39vw, (min-width:600px) 52vw, 100vw" width="320" height="160" class="card__image" src="/sites-drupal/default/files/styles/2_1_320/public/2024-10/blades_02_0.jpg?h=3f072d81&itok=Wz4AyYxc" alt="black and white photo of Blades sitting on the floor and leaning against a bookcase." /> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card-grid"> <div class="card-grid card-grid--contained"> <div class="collection-intro"> <div class="collection-intro__heading-section"> <h2 class="collection-intro__heading" id="event-section-center" > Events </h2> <a class="collection-intro__see-all" aria-describedby="event-section-center" href="https://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?location=55" > See All <svg class="collection-intro__see-all__icon collection-intro__see-all__icon--right" > <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/nypl_emulsify/dist/img/sprite/sprite.svg?v=1742490182#arrow-xsmall"></use> </svg> </a> </div> </div> <ul class="card-grid__cards card-grid__cards--contained"> <li class="event-card event-card--locations-lpa event-card--library event-card--no-image"> <div class="event-card__border event-card__border--locations-lpa event-card__border--library event-card__border--no-image"></div> <div class="event-card__content event-card__content--locations-lpa event-card__content--library event-card__content--no-image"> <h3 class="event-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/03/22/new-short-musicals-debut-across-crowded-room-final-presentations" > New Short Musicals Debut: Across A Crowded Room Final Presentations</a> </h3> <div class="event-card__date event-card__date--locations-lpa event-card__date--library event-card__date--no-image">Saturday, March 22 | 11 AM</div> </div> </li> <li class="event-card event-card--locations-lpa event-card--library event-card--no-image"> <div class="event-card__border event-card__border--locations-lpa event-card__border--library event-card__border--no-image"></div> <div class="event-card__content event-card__content--locations-lpa event-card__content--library event-card__content--no-image"> <h3 class="event-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/03/26/dance-historian-janice-ross-hidden-archive-dancers-homes" > The Dance Historian Is In: Janice Ross on The Hidden Archive of Dancers’ Homes</a> </h3> <div class="event-card__date event-card__date--locations-lpa event-card__date--library event-card__date--no-image">Wednesday, March 26 | 1 PM</div> </div> </li> <li class="event-card event-card--locations-lpa event-card--library event-card--no-image"> <div class="event-card__border event-card__border--locations-lpa event-card__border--library event-card__border--no-image"></div> <div class="event-card__content event-card__content--locations-lpa event-card__content--library event-card__content--no-image"> <h3 class="event-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/03/27/orchestra-st-lukes" > Orchestra of St. Luke’s</a> </h3> <div class="event-card__date event-card__date--locations-lpa event-card__date--library event-card__date--no-image">Thursday, March 27 | 6 PM</div> </div> </li> <li class="event-card event-card--locations-lpa event-card--library event-card--no-image"> <div class="event-card__border event-card__border--locations-lpa event-card__border--library event-card__border--no-image"></div> <div class="event-card__content event-card__content--locations-lpa event-card__content--library event-card__content--no-image"> <h3 class="event-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/03/27/library-performing-arts-play-club-person" > The Library for the Performing Arts Play Club [IN PERSON]</a> </h3> <div class="event-card__date event-card__date--locations-lpa event-card__date--library event-card__date--no-image">Thursday, March 27 | 6:30 PM</div> </div> </li> <li class="event-card event-card--locations-lpa event-card--library event-card--no-image"> <div class="event-card__border event-card__border--locations-lpa event-card__border--library event-card__border--no-image"></div> <div class="event-card__content event-card__content--locations-lpa event-card__content--library event-card__content--no-image"> <h3 class="event-card__heading" > <a class="heading__link" href="https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/03/31/jennifer-ashley-tepper-women-writing-musicals" > Jennifer Ashley Tepper: Women Writing Musicals</a> </h3> <div class="event-card__date event-card__date--locations-lpa event-card__date--library event-card__date--no-image">Monday, March 31 | 6 PM</div> </div> </li> <li class="event-card event-card--locations-lpa event-card--library event-card--no-image"> <div class="event-card__border event-card__border--locations-lpa event-card__border--library event-card__border--no-image"></div> <div class="event-card__content event-card__content--locations-lpa event-card__content--library event-card__content--no-image"> <h3 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