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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026
BRONX, NEW YORK En Foco is excited to announce the opening of our LATEST Exhibition, coming home: en la memoria y el tiempo on view at WallWorks NY 1/9/26!
coming home: en la memoria y el tiempo, on view at WallWorks NY from January 9 – February 5, 2026.
Curated by Eneida Cardona, the exhibition features works by Mónica Félix, Christopher Perez, and Mateo Arciniegas Huertas, exploring themes of home, memory, migration, and the passage of time through lens-based practices.
Please join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, January 9, from 6–8 P.M. The event is free and open to all.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: info@enfoco.ccsend.com www.enfoco.org
ARTIST OPEN CALL – Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance
Women in the Heights: Shade Curated by Andrea Arroyo
To mark the 17th anniversary of the beloved Women in the Heights exhibition, and in celebration of Women’s History Month (March), we invite artists to submit works that explore the many aspects of the subject of “Shade.”
To mark the 17th anniversary of the beloved Women in the Heights exhibition, and in celebration of Women’s History Month (March), we invite artists to submit works that explore the many aspects of the subject of “Shade.”
January 5, 2026 (11:59pm) – Open Call Deadline
January 9, 2026 – notification of accepted works
January 12-26, 2026 – work drop off dates
February 17, 2026 – opening 6-8pm
TBD – Artist Talk
April 21, 2026 – Exhibition ends
January 9, 2026 – notification of accepted works
January 12-26, 2026 – work drop off dates
February 17, 2026 – opening 6-8pm
TBD – Artist Talk
April 21, 2026 – Exhibition ends
Eligibility: Open to self-identified women artists working or residing in El Barrio, Inwood, Washington Heights or Harlem. Above 110th Street on the West Side (west of 5th Ave) and above 96th Street on the East Side (east of 5th Ave).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance | 4140 Broadway | New York, NY 10033 www.nomaa.org info@nomaanyc.org
NEW YORK CITY/MANHATTAN
January 21st, January 23rd, and January 25th, 2026 6:00pm MUSIC
Vocalist Ms. Carla Cook and Mr. Cyrus Chestnut at Smoke Jazz Club
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.carlacook.com
California Center for the Arts, Escondido CALIFORNIA
Impact. Our Community. Our Future.
At the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, art brings people together. This Annual Impact Report reflects on the achievements, stories, and community impact of the past year—made possible by the dedicated staff, artists, audiences, supporters, and partners who believe in the mission.
As we look ahead to 2026, our theme Art Lives Here affirms our commitment to ensuring the arts continue to thrive on our stages and galleries, in our classrooms, and throughout our community.
Explore how we built momentum last year and be a part of something meaningful as we carry that moment forward in 2026.
NORTH CAROLINA
Bridging Musical Worlds: Honoring Legacy, Remembering the Gift
January 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST | Doors Open @ 3:30
A Sign of The Times invites you to our annual Bridging Musical Worlds Concert, a powerful evening of music, memory, and meaning that honors the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while remembering the extraordinary life and gift of Attorney James E. Ferguson, II.
Featuring performances by the Charlotte Strings Collective, TOSCO Music, and the A Sign of The Times Jazz Ensemble, in partnership with My Sister’s House and Friendship Community Development Corporation.
CONTACT TYRONE JEFFERSON
www.asignofthetimes.org tyrone@asignofthetimes.org
YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO
PRESENTED BY THE YS MLK DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE | P.O. Box 165 Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Monday, January 19, 2026 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
GUEST SPEAKER: Mr. Kevin Powell Journalist, Activist, Filmmaker
9:30 a.m.— GATHER @Xenia Avenue and Corry Street parking lot 9:45 a.m.— MLK MARCH BEGINS through downtown Yellow Springs 10:30 a.m.— ARRIVE @John Bryan Community Center Gym 100 Dayton St. 11 a.m.— 2026 PROGRAM BEGINS The program includes: • The World House Choir performances • Focusing remarks by Kevin Powell, journalist, activist, filmmaker • Essays by Yellow Springs youth • Awarding of the MLK Day 2026 Peacemaker Award • Spoken word and dance performers 12:30 p.m.— Soup LUNCH @John Bryan Community Center Gym 3 p.m.— SPOKEN WORD @The Coretta Scott King Center, 781 Livermore St. • Spoken word open mic for words/music inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. PRESENTED BY THE YS MLK DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE | P.O. Box 165 Yellow Springs, OH 45387 DONATIONS to the suppport the program may be made at the365projectys.org. Press the “Donate” button, then scroll to the “MLK Day” button. For more info, email the365projectys@gmail.com
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https://tinyurl.com/YSMLKDay Email: the365projectys@gmail.com