National Sawdust is proud to host performance showcases for 12 recipients of the New York City Artist Corps grants from Monday, October 25 - Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m. Announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Gonzalo Casals in May 2021, the New York City Artist Corps represents an historic investment in artists by the City of New York. The $25 million program will support artists who live and work in NYC, while giving New Yorkers opportunities to experience cultural programming across the city. The City Artist Corps Showcases are made possible by the New York City Artist Corps and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
National Sawdust is located at 80 N. 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Our website is
live.nationalsawdust.org.
Performances from 7-9pm on October 25, 2021:
- The Soundtrack That Wasn't Was, staged reading by JENNIFER CEDENA, a performer/writer/community worker whose mentors include legends reg e. gaines, Jessica Hagedorn, Rha Goddess, and Willie Perdomo.
- Sound Bath. This sound bath is led by LAVENDAR SUAREZ, a sound healing practitioner, artist & educator. Lavender has been featured at The Rubin Museum, MoMA, The Brooklyn Public Library, The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Wanderlust Yoga Festival.