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Guide to the CITYarts Inc. Records
1969-2016
MS 3096
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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CITYarts Inc. (New York, N.Y.) |
| Creator:
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Cityarts Workshop, Inc. (New York, NY) |
| Title: |
CITYarts Inc. records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1969-2016 |
| Abstract: |
The collection includes records from CITYarts Inc. and its predecessor organization
Cityarts Workshop. CITYarts is a nonprofit public arts and education organization
that engages youth with professional artists in the creation of public art, including
murals and mosaics. The collection is especially rich in its photographic documentation
of CITYarts and Cityarts Workshop projects from 1969 into the 2010s. There is much
original artwork in the collection, including drawings from youth around the world
as part of the Pieces for Peace project. Program administration files include those
related to publicity, press coverage, and fundraising, among others.
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| Quantity: |
63 Linear feet in 61 boxes of various sizes + 5 flat file folders |
| Location: |
Most of the materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please
contact manuscripts@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
Keep in mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days for collections
to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are primarily in English, but with the international
reach of the organization, there are many in Hebrew and other languages.
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| Call Phrase: |
MS 3096 |
