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2026

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Portraits of September grant recipients Chicava Tate and Alexandra Idrobo

September 1, 2026

LiberArte Announces Spring Cycle Recipients of the Liberation Through the Arts Grant

Meet Chicava Tate and Alexandra Idrobo, the Spring Cycle recipients of the Liberation Through the Arts Grant.

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Communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia

August 11, 2026

Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund

LiberArte launches a relief initiative to support communities in Colombia affected by the earthquake. Donate to the Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts.

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Festival Producer Tanya Alfonso interviewed on BronxNet's OPEN Wednesday

July 22, 2026

Festival Producer Tanya Alfonso Featured on BronxNet Public Media Speaking About the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival

Festival Producer Tanya Alfonso was featured on BronxNet Public Media speaking about the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival.

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Artists performing at the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival

May 15, 2026

Open Call for Artists and Sponsors: 2026 Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival

Artists and sponsors are invited to help bring the 2026 Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival to Rockaway Beach.

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Grant recipients Diane Exavier and Monica Villarreal

April 1, 2026

LiberArte Announces Winter Cycle Recipients of the Liberation Through the Arts Grant

Meet Monica Villarreal and Diane Exavier, recipients of the Winter Cycle Liberation Through the Arts Grant.

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Festival photograph by Taj Mayne accompanying Caught Out There announcement

March 13, 2026

Caught Out There Is Now Streaming on Tubi

The sci-fi romantic comedy Caught Out There, supported by LiberArte, is now streaming on Tubi.

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Dancers and drummers at the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival

March 12, 2026

LiberArte Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting a Year of Cultural, Environmental, and Community Impact

Explore LiberArte’s 2025 Annual Report and the artists, partnerships, and programs that shaped the year.

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Dancers at the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival at Rockaway Beach

March 7, 2026

LiberArte Inc. Receives $20,000 Cultural Development Fund Grant from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

LiberArte receives a Cultural Development Fund award from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Artists at the Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival

January 14, 2026

Liberation Through the Arts Microgrant Open Call — Applications Open

LiberArte invites artists to explore grants and opportunities through its growing creative network.

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Community gathering at Noche Andina

January 1, 2026

LiberArte Invites Artists to Shape Upcoming Workshops and Courses

New survey invites artists and creative changemakers to co-create learning experiences rooted in care, creativity, and community

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