Photo: NYC Parks - 2021/2022 Granted work Sherwin Banfield, Going Back to The Meadows, A Tribute to LL Cool J and Performance at FMCP

2023 Art in the Parks: Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Grants Awarded

The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park and NYC Parks have revealed the 2023 Art in the Parks: Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Grants awardees.

This year's grants were awarded to artists Jasmin Chang and Kisha Bari for their Hey Neighbor NYC proposal and Julia Sinelnikova for their Light Portal proposal have been named and awarded $10,000 each for two temporary art installations in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

The 2023 works will be installed this fall and will be on display for twelve months.

Caption: In 2022, the Alliance honored the following hospitals with the Spirit Award: Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, New York Presbyterian Queens, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. They were recognized for their heroic work during the COVID-19 pandemic and for their community-driven philanthropic efforts.

Honorees Announced--2023 Evening Under the Sphere

In just 60 days we will join our community under the sphere to celebrate those who have dedicated themselves to the betterment of Queens. The highlight of the Evening Under the Sphere benefit is AFMCP’s Freedom of the Human Spirit Award, and we are happy to share that this year we will honor the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), LaGuardia Gateway Partners– and Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, posthumously, for all their hard work.

Anthony Sama, Executive Director, Alliance and FMCP Administrator said: “It is a night where we show our gratitude to the people who keep our parks beautiful, the leaders who have dedicated themselves to Queens, and, with the support of the Queens Night Market and our local business partners, it's also a fantastic party!” 

Additionally, AFMCP has created a new award in the name of the former Queens Borough President–The Claire Shulman Award for Public Service—in her memory. The inaugural award will go to a dedicated local volunteer, to be named.

“It heartens me to create this award in Claire’s name and for the Alliance to honor her dedicated life of service to the people of Queens,” said Daniel Zausner, Chairman of the Alliance and COO of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. “I see the Alliance as an organization committed to the same principles that Claire fought for, one that exists to serve the community. I see that same passion and commitment in the work of our other honorees, and that is at the core of what Evening Under the Sphere is celebrating.”

We look forward to seeing you in our park September 28!

Photo Credit: yi-ching lin

31st Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Come out to Flushing Meadows Corona Park to celebrate the "Year of the Rabbit" at the 31st Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The Free Multicultural Festival and Sporting Event features activities for the entire family including several special races and the US Dragon Boat Open Championship Race.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 12 & 13

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information visit hkdbf-ny.org

BUY NOW: EVENING UNDER THE SPHERE 2023 TICKETS!

Join the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park community, friends and family for a night of fun, unlimited food from your favorite Queens Night Market eateries, and music at the 2023 Evening Under the Sphere!!

Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

This event is a great way to support the World's Park and have a blast celebrating our community while doing so!