Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)

The 2020/21 LMCC participants of the Οnassis AiR School of Infinite Rehearsals are: Moriah Evans, Kenneth Pietrobono, Will Rawls

Through conversations with ONASSIS USA and LMCC, we have decided to partner up in 2020/21 considering the ethos of LMCC and Οnassis AiR are similar as to how we approach our relationships with artists; both institutions enter into a conversation with artists from the position of questions such as “what do you need?” rather than “this is what we can offer you”. Both institutions support artists through multi-year program initiatives and wish to build long-term integral relationships with alumni.

During the first year of Οnassis AiR School of Infinite Rehearsals, two LMCC alumni artists that are within the Extended Life Program, will participate in the Fall 2020 Movement Groups at Οnassis AiR exploring notions of identities. One more LMCC alumni artist will participate in the Spring 2021 Movement Group exploring the question of human and non-human interactions. During 2021, selected Οnassis AiR alumni will travel to the new studios of LMCC on Governors Island in order to take their research further and benefit from the extremely diverse community and peers of LMCC.

LMCC Serves Artists through:

● Residencies that enable artists to experiment and develop their work and ideas, with professional development, financial training, and networking opportunities

● Grant funding to artists that support local/neighborhood projects

● Presentation opportunities that allow artists to share their work and creative process with the public

LMCC Serves Community through:

● Free public programs in Lower Manhattan that activate neighborhoods and bring PEOPLE together through performances and rich artistic experiences

● Access to artists and the artmaking process to build connections and dialogue between artists and audiences

● Grant funding for neighborhood arts and community-based organizations