The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco...

The Big Give 2025 will be the largest event yet. This year, we’ll be giving away $70,000 in Pay Your People grants! If you are an indie theater company, collective, production, or venue, your application deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday, November 16. Use this link to apply: www.indiespace.org/PYP

Deadline reminder for our Queens-based artists and organizations! November 18 is the deadline for the Queens Arts Fund’s New Work Grant and Arts Access Grant Learn more here: www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/

Access to affordable housing is a necessity for artists and cultural workers, right alongside all gig workers. Artists face barriers to this access because of the ways we earn income. Read more in this article by Arun Venugopal in Gothamist: gothamist.com/news/manhatt...

The next YoungArts Artist Resource Collective FREE webinar is tomorrow, November 12, from 6-7pm. Alex Glancy is leading a webinar titled "IP Overview: How to Identify and Protect Valuable Intellectual Property in Your Portfolio." Learn more and RSVP here: youngarts.org/artist-resou...

We are thrilled to share that we’ve been able to expand the number of Pay Your People grants awarded at The Big Give 2025 from 65 to 70! We are extending the Pay Your People application deadline to 11:59pm on Sunday, November 16, so that everyone has time to apply: indiespace.org/PYP

If your NYC-based indie theater organization, collective, company, or venue has a Giving Tuesday campaign planned, we’d love to share it! Use this form to share your info with us: forms.gle/1bZFQiaTYtPi... We’ll begin posting community campaigns on Nov 24 and continue through Giving Tuesday, Dec 2.

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco...

ADC Consulting is hosting the public launch of their newest industry resource, Policy Literacy for the Creative Sector: An open-source policy brief educational template for creative workers and entities. You're invited to attend on Tue, Nov 18 from 3-5pm EST via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We’ve gathered free and low-cost mental health offerings happening in NYC this November. This list includes workshops, support groups, fitness events, and community events. Check out the full list here: www.indiespace.org/updates/nyc-...

💜 “We’ve seen firsthand how IndieSpace shows up for artists.” Each year, The Big Give celebrates the indie theater community - the people, spaces, and creativity. If your company (or one you know!) might be interested in supporting The Big Give, learn more: indiespace.org/the-big-give-sponsorship

Our last IndieSpace Together of 2025 will be happening on Tuesday, November 18. We’ll be together at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op from 4pm to 8pm. RSVP here: forms.gle/KoYe1kSi2dvC... Networking and Connection Time from 4-6pm Our First Friendsgiving Dinner from 6-8pm.

Ever feel like you’re juggling more hats than a circus act? Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to efficiency! Creatives Thrive NYC presents Art as a Business! Join financial experts Pam & Dyalekt of Get Shamele$s on 11/20 at 1pm ET. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/get-shamel...

We are proud to support #FallOfFreedom, a nationwide cultural movement uniting artists, institutions, and communities in celebration of creative expression and solidarity. Learn more here: www.falloffreedom.com

Could your NYC-based indie theater company, collective, or venue use $1,000 to pay historically excluded artists or leadership? Then apply for a Pay Your People grant! Learn more: www.indiespace.org/the-big-give The deadline is November 11. Grants will be awarded at The Big Give on December 4.

A.R.T./New York is hosting 'NYSCA Capital Readiness Workshop' on Thur, Nov 13, 1-3PM. Hosted by A.D. Hamingson & Associates, it is a free Zoom session for ART/NY members who are considering a Capital or Design application this cycle (deadline 1/13/26). RSVP here: airtable.com/appklbe51biZ...

This helpful guide from NYC Votes provides a better understanding of your voter rights ✔️ We all have the right to make our voices heard. Know your rights before you cast your vote so you can advocate for yourself and others. For more info, please visit nycvotes.org

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in NYC, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco... The preview image is from the Chain Theatre

Join us on November 18 for IndieSpace Together – Friendsgiving Edition! We’ll be together at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op from 4–8pm. Learn more and RSVP here: www.indiespace.org/updates/indi... The flow of the day: 4-6pm – Networking and Connection Time 6-8pm – Our First Friendsgiving Dinner

Due to the Federal Government shutdown, funding for SNAP benefits may be delayed or unavailable as of Nov. 1, 2025. IndieSpace would like to help indie theater artists where we can. If you are a recipient of SNAP or are experiencing food insecurity, please use this form: forms.gle/RCyZFFYQRCvp...

IndieSpace invites you to our next Builders Series session on Monday, November 3 from 4-5pm (EST) over Zoom. We’ll be joined by Dawn Heuff from Aurore Fundraising Consultancy, who will lead a conversation titled: Existential Fundraiser Fatigue. Learn more and RSVP here: forms.gle/c4tPmSABDuGq...

The good folks at @indiespacenyc.bsky.social are giving 65 $1,000 grants for theatre companies, venues, or collectives to pay historically excluded artists who work in, administrate, or perform in their spaces and/or productions! 11/11 deadline! Check it out!

Join a FREE webinar led by Alex Glancy on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6pm EST on Business Structures. youngarts.org/artist-resou... This webinar will guide artists and creatives through the fundamentals of business structures and explore fiscal sponsorship, highlighting their impact on your artistic work.

but also will enrich the cultural fabric with @indiespace arts programming. It will also feature a vibrant publicly accessible green space, offering residents and neighbors a serene outdoor area to relax, gather, and enjoy community events.

705 Tenth Avenue, with approximately 160 permanently affordable units and a dedicated arts-focused community space, has ‘topped off’ in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. 🏗️✨ This building will not only deliver high-quality, affordable housing in one of Manhattan’s most in-demand neighborhoods

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco... The preview image is from JACK!

This December, IndieSpace will give away 65 Pay Your People grants to indie theater companies, collectives, or venues to pay historically excluded artists or leadership to work in, administrate, or perform in their space/productions. Application deadline is Nov. 11: www.indiespace.org/the-big-give

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s IndieSpace Together. We loved meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones. We had rich conversations, easy coworking, new connections, and a lively chat about our Co-Op vision for our space in Hell’s Kitchen!

With support from Venturous Theater Fund, this free workshop from the Entertainment Community Fund on Tuesday, November 4, will provide tips for enrollment and help finding affordable health care if you’re uninsured. RSVP here: entertainmentcommunity.org/EveryDramati...

In this FREE webinar, hosted by VirtualARC, Tamara Bates will guide you on investing. This workshop is geared towards artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to learn more about investing in the stock market. Learn more and RSVP here: youngarts.org/artist-resou...

We are looking for a full-service bar partner for The Big Give who can handle the SLA permit fee, run the bar that evening, and provide soft bar (soft drinks, ice, etc.) Is there anyone that you would recommend we chat with? Let us know in the comments or send a note to [email protected].

Attention Dramatists! Do you have questions about Medicare? With support from Venturous Theater Fund and hosted by @alifeinthearts.bsky.social, a free workshop on Tuesday, November 4, will cover changes coming next year and help you stay informed: entertainmentcommunity.org/MedicareOpenEnrollment

Our next The Builders Series (our gathering of artists, cultural workers, and nonprofit leaders) is on Monday, November 3, from 4-5pm on Zoom: www.indiespace.org/updates/buil... Our guest is Dawn Heuff from Aurore Fundraising Consultancy, who will lead a discussion, “Existential Fundraiser Fatigue”.

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/indie-theater-highlights-october-18

Theatremakers from across New York City and state are invited to join the Alliance of Resident Theatres (A.R.T./New York) for their upcoming Community Forum on October 27-29, 2025. Learn more and register today: www.art-newyork.org/Community-Fo...

Creatives Thrive NYC presents THRIVE IN PLACE!, a workshop to help arts workers understand the relationship between housing and financial wellbeing. On 10/16 at 6pm ET, learn about affordable housing, homeownership, and improving personal finances. Learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-in-...

Great news! You can apply for a Pay Your People Grant and RSVP to attend The Big Give: indiespace.org/the-big-give The Big Give is on Dec. 4. The event offers a celebration in-person at Judson Memorial Church or virtually via Zoom. We’ll hold a lottery for Pay Your People Grants at The Big Give.

Join us on Wednesday, IndieSpace Together on October 15. We are excited to be together at @creativetime, in the East Village on Wednesday, October 15, from 1pm – 7:30pm. RSVP here: bit.ly/IndieSpace-T... Or click the link in our bio, Oct. 15 Event – IndieSpace Together

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/indie-theater-highlights-october-11

Worried about how AI is impacting us all and our future? You can see how you might use it for good. Our friends at The Ad Council and Asian American Arts Alliance are leading a webinar, Demystifying AI: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits. Wed, Oct. 15, 2–3pm ET adcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us for IndieSpace Together on Wed, Oct. 15 from 1–7:30pm at Creative Time in the East Village. RSVP here: forms.gle/krpzg25YX4Hn... Come to get some work done or to network and connect with other artists, producers, writers, and collectives. Read the thread for schedule and special guests👇

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of The Little Venue That Could Grant Program. Ten venues were awarded grants: Brooklyn Art Haus Dixon Place Green Space Inspiration Point IRT Theater @nptheatre.bsky.social Noosphere Arts (Noo Arts) QED Astoria St. Lydia's The Little Victory Theatre

IndieSpace has time available in the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op in November, available for $10 an hour. Learn more about the WVRC and availability: www.indiespace.org/updates/west... View the live availability calendar: bit.ly/WVRC-Nov2025 Dates will be on a first-come first-served basis.

IndieSpace has additional time available in the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op in November, available for $10 an hour. Learn more about the WVRC and our availability in November here: LINK View the live availability calendar: bit.ly/WVRC-Nov2025 Dates will be on a first-come first-served basis.

A reminder for voters in New York! Save the date(s)! NYC's general election for mayor and more is coming up. Make sure you're ready to vote. Learn more at www.nycvotes.org

The Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program from New York Foundation for the Arts provides foreign-born emerging artists with 1-on-1 career support, community, and exposure for their work. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 13, at 11:59 PM ET. ⁠ Learn more: www.nyfa.org/professional...

Save the date for The Big Give 2025 – Thursday, December 4, at Judson Memorial Church, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. The Big Give is an annual event that gives Pay Your People grants to indie theater companies, collectives, productions, and indie theater venues.

The latest upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City, submitted by members of the IndieSpace community. View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇 All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/indi...

We’ve gathered free and low-cost mental health offerings happening in NYC this October. This list includes workshops, support groups, fitness events, and community events. Check out the full list here: www.indiespace.org/updates/nyc-...

Join us at IndieSpace Together on Oct. 15. We’ll be together at Creative Time, in the East Village on Wed, Oct. 15, from 1–7:30pm. Learn more and RSVP: www.indiespace.org/updates/indi... Come to get some work done or to network and connect with other artists, producers, writers, and collectives.