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Located in the heart of Manhattan, Hunter College is uniquely positioned to connect students with th

Located in the heart of Manhattan near many of the world's major museums, galleries, and stages, Hunter College is uniquely positioned to connect students with the arts both on and off campus. Programs featuring visiting artists and speakers provide frequent opportunities to meet leading artists, writers, performers, and other arts professionals, while student-run publications, clubs, and ensembles provide forums for showcasing students' creative work. In addition, Hunter's partnerships with New York's cultural institutions provide special access to performances, exhibitions, internships and other events throughout the city.

10/27/2026

Come hear “Aristotle’s Playlist” tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, at 1 pm in the Lang Recital Hall (Hunter North 424).

Join us for our very first (and FREE) midday express concert featuring Louche, a new collective formed by the current second year Hunter MFA Playwrights.

Through pop, jazz, folk, musical theater, and monologues, Louche will sing and explore Aristotle’s Poetics, a foundational text on dramatic structure.

Song selections include works from Stephen Sondheim, Rufus Wainwright, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, RENT, ABBA, and more.

We will see you there!

10/15/2026

More amazing arts outings continue through the Office of the Arts!

Come with students Mariana and Dana as they join the Office of the Arts and fellow students to attend Hewa Rwanda- Letter to the absent at BAM, a part of their Next Wave Festival!

Where will the OOA take you next?

10/13/2026

On Tuesday, the Hunter College Office of the Arts gathered artists, organization leaders, city officials, and more for a brainstorming session about an arts career pipeline proposal.

The goal: Creating a two-year CUNY arts internship and fellowship program that provides skill-development and financial support for working class, public school students.

Some key aspects of the conversation:
Using arts-specific data to showcase the benefits of such a program
Establishing mentorship and peer-to-peer support
Discussing sustainable funding models

Give us your take in the comments.

10/05/2026

Did you know the Office of the Arts is ready to connect Hunter students with arts experiences on and off campus?

Come with sophomore dance major, Jade, as she joined the Office of the Arts and fellow students to attend New Your City Center’s Fall for Dance festival for FREE!

Look around campus for flyers, check our newsletter, or stop by the OOA (BTB 307) for upcoming outings that you can attend for free or at a great discount!

Where will the OOA take you next?

07/15/2026

The Office of the Arts (Hunter College Office of the Arts) is hiring two student producers for Hunter Underground (Hunter Underground), the student-produced interdisciplinary arts showcase.

Applications are due Wednesday, July 29, at 3:00 pm.

Apply today via the link in bio.

05/28/2026

Congratulations Hawks for another great year! Looking forward to seeing you in August🎉

04/23/2026

Join a group of Hunter students on Friday, May 1 at 5:00pm, for a free tour of the Whitney Biennial. We will meet briefly with Cris Scorza, Chair of Education at the Whitney Museum, who will introduce us to our tour guide.

The Whitney Biennial is the longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States. The exhibition features the work of 56 artists, duos, and collectives that provide a snap-shot of what’s happening in art now. This year’s show examines topics
as diverse as our relationship to animals, familial relations, global politics, technology, and mythology.

Other Events for the night will include
DJ Danglez from 5-10 PM in the lobby
15 Minute “Mini Tours” of the permanent collection happening at 6:00 and 6:30
Live performances by the cast of “Wicked” at 6:00 and 8:00

LOCATION: Meet at 555 West Street, the staff entrance and loading dock, at 5 PM.

RSVP at the link in our bio!

04/17/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Blending live drawing, music, movement and text, “The Wound Where Light Enters” offers a powerful reflection on how art can help us endure rupture and the possibility of belonging.

Live Drawing by Kevork Mourad ()

Poetry Recitation by Joe Rumi (.rumi), Dariush Kashani (.kashani) and Deniz Khateri (‎)

Dance performance by Chisato Yanagisawa () and Richard Sayama ()

Musical Performances by Farzad Amoozegar, Shane Shanahan (), Rubin Kodheli (), Xheni Rroji (), Eren Erdogan (), Miranda Cuckson (), Holly Workman (.workman.violinist), Milan Milisavljević () and Marguerite Cox ().

Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington
Tickets: $33 (+$6 venue convenience fee online) for the general public.
Free with CUNY ID at the Kaye Playhouse box office (Box office open Weds-Fri, 12-6PM)
Free for Non-CUNY students with code STUDENT26
For groups of 8+ use code RUMI26 ($25/person)

Ticket link in bio

04/17/2026

Visiting from London, Rubasingham will discuss what it means to manage a “national theater” in a conversation with Gregory Mosher, followed by a Q&A.

RSVP IS FREE
Monday, April 27
4:00-5:30pm
Frederick Loewe Theater, East 68th St, between Park and Lexington (North Side)

Sign up at the link in our bio!

04/15/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Blending live drawing, music, movement and text, “The Wound Where Light Enters” offers a powerful reflection on how art can help us endure rupture and the possibility of belonging.

Live Drawing by Kevork Mourad (Kevork Mourad Գէորգ Մուրատ)

Poetry Recitation by Deniz Khateri (Deniz Khateri‎)

Dance performance by Chisato Yanagisawa (Chisato Yanagisawa/ 柳澤知里) and Richard Sayama (Richard Sayama 佐山鉄心)

Musical Performances by Farzad Amoozegar, Shane Shanahan (Shane Shanahan), Rubin Kodheli (Rubin Kodheli), Xheni Rroji (XR), Eren Erdogan (Eren Erdogan), Miranda Cuckson (Miranda Cuckson), Holly Workman (Holly Workman), Milan Milisavljević (Milan Milisavljević) and Marguerite Cox (Maggie).

Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington
Tickets: $33 (+$6 venue convenience fee online) for the general public.
Free with CUNY ID at the Kaye Playhouse box office (Box office open Weds-Fri, 12-6PM)
Free for Non-CUNY students with code STUDENT26
For groups of 8+ use code RUMI26 ($25/person)

Ticket link in bio

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695 Park Avenue, THH 409
New York, NY
10065

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12123966770

Website

http://hunter.cuny.edu/arts

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