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Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is Pitchblack Immersive Experiences, who create immersive, multi-sensory theatrical workshops and performances that break down barriers to arts access—whether sensory, social, linguistic, or financial. Learn more and donate: pitchblackexperience.com/support
December 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is Pitchblack Immersive Experiences, who create immersive, multi-sensory theatrical workshops and performances that break down barriers to arts access—whether sensory, social, linguistic, or financial. Learn more and donate: pitchblackexperience.com/support
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is ADVANCE-MORE Opera!
They shared the following in this thread ⬇️
We are an opera-producing nonprofit organization in New York City that brings free concerts, opera, and choir rehearsals to different underserved communities across NYC.
They shared the following in this thread ⬇️
We are an opera-producing nonprofit organization in New York City that brings free concerts, opera, and choir rehearsals to different underserved communities across NYC.
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is ADVANCE-MORE Opera!
They shared the following in this thread ⬇️
We are an opera-producing nonprofit organization in New York City that brings free concerts, opera, and choir rehearsals to different underserved communities across NYC.
They shared the following in this thread ⬇️
We are an opera-producing nonprofit organization in New York City that brings free concerts, opera, and choir rehearsals to different underserved communities across NYC.
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is Okaeri Productions!
They shared, "Okaeri Productions is taking a big leap with our first original piece, Medea, a new dance narrative created with femme and Queer artists of the global majority."
Learn more and donate: givebutter.com/OkaeriMedea
They shared, "Okaeri Productions is taking a big leap with our first original piece, Medea, a new dance narrative created with femme and Queer artists of the global majority."
Learn more and donate: givebutter.com/OkaeriMedea
Myth in Motion: Help Us Bring "Medea" to Life
Join us as we create our first original piece: a new dance narrative inspired by the myth of Medea.
givebutter.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is Okaeri Productions!
They shared, "Okaeri Productions is taking a big leap with our first original piece, Medea, a new dance narrative created with femme and Queer artists of the global majority."
Learn more and donate: givebutter.com/OkaeriMedea
They shared, "Okaeri Productions is taking a big leap with our first original piece, Medea, a new dance narrative created with femme and Queer artists of the global majority."
Learn more and donate: givebutter.com/OkaeriMedea
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is What Will the Neighbors Say?!
The Neighbors are launching an anniversary campaign lovingly called $10,000 for 10 Years of Neighbors.
Learn more and donate here: kindest.com/214311-10000...
The Neighbors are launching an anniversary campaign lovingly called $10,000 for 10 Years of Neighbors.
Learn more and donate here: kindest.com/214311-10000...
$10,000 for 10 Years
Click here to support What Will the Neighbors Say?.
kindest.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Our next Giving Tuesday campaign highlight is What Will the Neighbors Say?!
The Neighbors are launching an anniversary campaign lovingly called $10,000 for 10 Years of Neighbors.
Learn more and donate here: kindest.com/214311-10000...
The Neighbors are launching an anniversary campaign lovingly called $10,000 for 10 Years of Neighbors.
Learn more and donate here: kindest.com/214311-10000...
Join us at The Big Give on Thur, Dec. 4: bit.ly/2025TheBigGive
You don’t need to have applied for a Pay Your People grant to attend. It is for anyone who wants to celebrate indie theater.
While the in-person event is at capacity, we have space on Zoom for you to join and connect with others!
You don’t need to have applied for a Pay Your People grant to attend. It is for anyone who wants to celebrate indie theater.
While the in-person event is at capacity, we have space on Zoom for you to join and connect with others!
November 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Join us at The Big Give on Thur, Dec. 4: bit.ly/2025TheBigGive
You don’t need to have applied for a Pay Your People grant to attend. It is for anyone who wants to celebrate indie theater.
While the in-person event is at capacity, we have space on Zoom for you to join and connect with others!
You don’t need to have applied for a Pay Your People grant to attend. It is for anyone who wants to celebrate indie theater.
While the in-person event is at capacity, we have space on Zoom for you to join and connect with others!
The team at Bechdel Project are hosting a holiday open house on December 2 from 5-9pm. Come as you are - after work or on your way to rehearsal – you can drop in at any time.
Learn more here: www.bechdelproject.org/home/events
They'll have some festive beverages and artisanal homemade cookies.
Learn more here: www.bechdelproject.org/home/events
They'll have some festive beverages and artisanal homemade cookies.
November 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The team at Bechdel Project are hosting a holiday open house on December 2 from 5-9pm. Come as you are - after work or on your way to rehearsal – you can drop in at any time.
Learn more here: www.bechdelproject.org/home/events
They'll have some festive beverages and artisanal homemade cookies.
Learn more here: www.bechdelproject.org/home/events
They'll have some festive beverages and artisanal homemade cookies.
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/upcoming-indie-theater-november-29
View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇
All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upcoming-indie-theater-november-29
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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/upcoming-indie-theater-november-29
View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇
All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upcoming-indie-theater-november-29
We continue sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. This is a way to amplify and share some of the great organizations and work happening in indie theater.
Today, we are featuring NOoSPHERE Arts. They shared the following message in the thread below.
Today, we are featuring NOoSPHERE Arts. They shared the following message in the thread below.
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We continue sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. This is a way to amplify and share some of the great organizations and work happening in indie theater.
Today, we are featuring NOoSPHERE Arts. They shared the following message in the thread below.
Today, we are featuring NOoSPHERE Arts. They shared the following message in the thread below.
We continue sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community to help amplify the great work happening in NYC indie theater.
Today, we are highlighting KPC - Keeping People Connected. View the thread below!
Today, we are highlighting KPC - Keeping People Connected. View the thread below!
Katharine Pettit Creative
KPC spotlights social injustices using dance as our universal language, changing minds by opening hearts through movement.
newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We continue sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community to help amplify the great work happening in NYC indie theater.
Today, we are highlighting KPC - Keeping People Connected. View the thread below!
Today, we are highlighting KPC - Keeping People Connected. View the thread below!
Today (and every day), we are thankful for the NYC indie theater community.
This year has been hard. And we are continually uplifted by the resilience and creativity of our community.
These photos are from the Friendsgiving gathering we hosted last week.
We are grateful for each of you!
This year has been hard. And we are continually uplifted by the resilience and creativity of our community.
These photos are from the Friendsgiving gathering we hosted last week.
We are grateful for each of you!
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Today (and every day), we are thankful for the NYC indie theater community.
This year has been hard. And we are continually uplifted by the resilience and creativity of our community.
These photos are from the Friendsgiving gathering we hosted last week.
We are grateful for each of you!
This year has been hard. And we are continually uplifted by the resilience and creativity of our community.
These photos are from the Friendsgiving gathering we hosted last week.
We are grateful for each of you!
We continue sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. This is a way to amplify and share some of the great organizations and work happening in indie theater.
Today, we are featuring Rock Rising! Check the thread below ⬇️
Today, we are featuring Rock Rising! Check the thread below ⬇️
Winter Cabaret - Rock Rising's Got Talent
Join Rock Rising for a cozy Winter Cabaret, emceed by Jack Roden (Parade Broadway Tour, and TikTok Sensation)! Rock Rising's Got Talent will usher in the holiday spirit with unforgettable live perform...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We continue sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. This is a way to amplify and share some of the great organizations and work happening in indie theater.
Today, we are featuring Rock Rising! Check the thread below ⬇️
Today, we are featuring Rock Rising! Check the thread below ⬇️
For the next week, we’ll be sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. This is a way to amplify and share some of the great organizations and work happening in indie theater.
Today, we are featuring Theater Mitu! They shared the following in this thread.
Today, we are featuring Theater Mitu! They shared the following in this thread.
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
For the next week, we’ll be sharing Giving Tuesday campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. This is a way to amplify and share some of the great organizations and work happening in indie theater.
Today, we are featuring Theater Mitu! They shared the following in this thread.
Today, we are featuring Theater Mitu! They shared the following in this thread.
The New York City Small Theatres Fund is a two-year general operating support grant to New York City-based theatre companies with annual budgets between $15,000 and $250,000.
The deadline is approaching – November 25.
Learn more and apply here: www.art-newyork.org/nyc-small-th...
The deadline is approaching – November 25.
Learn more and apply here: www.art-newyork.org/nyc-small-th...
November 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The New York City Small Theatres Fund is a two-year general operating support grant to New York City-based theatre companies with annual budgets between $15,000 and $250,000.
The deadline is approaching – November 25.
Learn more and apply here: www.art-newyork.org/nyc-small-th...
The deadline is approaching – November 25.
Learn more and apply here: www.art-newyork.org/nyc-small-th...
GREAT NEWS! We are thrilled that after such a long fight, wild project has secured the funds to purchase their indie venue in the East Village! ❤️❤️❤️
Read more: www.broadwayworld.com/article/wild...
And see what’s on and coming soon: thewildproject.org
Read more: www.broadwayworld.com/article/wild...
And see what’s on and coming soon: thewildproject.org
wild project Purchases Building On East 3rd Street
wild project have purchased the building at 195 East 3rd Street, permanently solidifying their artistic home in the East Village of New York City. Learn more here!
www.broadwayworld.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
GREAT NEWS! We are thrilled that after such a long fight, wild project has secured the funds to purchase their indie venue in the East Village! ❤️❤️❤️
Read more: www.broadwayworld.com/article/wild...
And see what’s on and coming soon: thewildproject.org
Read more: www.broadwayworld.com/article/wild...
And see what’s on and coming soon: thewildproject.org
This year, IndieSpace will amplify Giving Tuesday campaigns from our community, beginning on Nov. 24 and continuing through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2.
Share your campaign here: forms.gle/amrW9epNFUhx...
Below is an example of a real Giving Tuesday campaign from the folks at Hook & Eye Theater.
Share your campaign here: forms.gle/amrW9epNFUhx...
Below is an example of a real Giving Tuesday campaign from the folks at Hook & Eye Theater.
IndieSpace's Giving Tuesday – Community Spotlight
Hey Friends!
As we approach Giving Tuesday, we will be sharing campaigns from members of the IndieSpace community. If your NYC-based indie theater organization, collective, company, or venue has a ca...
forms.gle
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This year, IndieSpace will amplify Giving Tuesday campaigns from our community, beginning on Nov. 24 and continuing through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2.
Share your campaign here: forms.gle/amrW9epNFUhx...
Below is an example of a real Giving Tuesday campaign from the folks at Hook & Eye Theater.
Share your campaign here: forms.gle/amrW9epNFUhx...
Below is an example of a real Giving Tuesday campaign from the folks at Hook & Eye Theater.
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to honor the lives of transgender people lost to anti-trans violence this past year.
Today, we remember their names, their stories, and their light.
We stand with the trans community in grief, mourning, and love.
Today, we remember their names, their stories, and their light.
We stand with the trans community in grief, mourning, and love.
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to honor the lives of transgender people lost to anti-trans violence this past year.
Today, we remember their names, their stories, and their light.
We stand with the trans community in grief, mourning, and love.
Today, we remember their names, their stories, and their light.
We stand with the trans community in grief, mourning, and love.
A reminder! Fall of Freedom is happening on November 21 and 22. It’s a day to use our voices, art, and energy to stand against censorship and celebrate freedom.
Learn more and see events happening across New York: www.falloffreedom.com/events
Learn more and see events happening across New York: www.falloffreedom.com/events
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A reminder! Fall of Freedom is happening on November 21 and 22. It’s a day to use our voices, art, and energy to stand against censorship and celebrate freedom.
Learn more and see events happening across New York: www.falloffreedom.com/events
Learn more and see events happening across New York: www.falloffreedom.com/events
Submissions are open now through Nov. 30 for the Chain Theatre 2026 Winter One-Act Festival: www.chaintheatre.org/oneact-fest-...
This year’s festival will feature submissions from playwrights throughout the tri-state area and beyond, highlighting the breadth of talent in contemporary theatre.
This year’s festival will feature submissions from playwrights throughout the tri-state area and beyond, highlighting the breadth of talent in contemporary theatre.
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Submissions are open now through Nov. 30 for the Chain Theatre 2026 Winter One-Act Festival: www.chaintheatre.org/oneact-fest-...
This year’s festival will feature submissions from playwrights throughout the tri-state area and beyond, highlighting the breadth of talent in contemporary theatre.
This year’s festival will feature submissions from playwrights throughout the tri-state area and beyond, highlighting the breadth of talent in contemporary theatre.
For all the deadline-driven members of the indie theater community – this is your time to shine!
Apply by 11:59pm EST, TODAY, Sunday, Nov. 16: www.indiespace.org/PYP
Pay Your People grants are $1,000 grants for NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives/productions, OR indie theater venues.
Apply by 11:59pm EST, TODAY, Sunday, Nov. 16: www.indiespace.org/PYP
Pay Your People grants are $1,000 grants for NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives/productions, OR indie theater venues.
November 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
For all the deadline-driven members of the indie theater community – this is your time to shine!
Apply by 11:59pm EST, TODAY, Sunday, Nov. 16: www.indiespace.org/PYP
Pay Your People grants are $1,000 grants for NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives/productions, OR indie theater venues.
Apply by 11:59pm EST, TODAY, Sunday, Nov. 16: www.indiespace.org/PYP
Pay Your People grants are $1,000 grants for NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives/productions, OR 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/upco...
View this thread to learn about these upcoming shows! 👇
All of the links for tickets are here: www.indiespace.org/updates/upco...
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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...
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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
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/
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/
November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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/
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...
Read more in this article by Arun Venugopal in Gothamist: gothamist.com/news/manhatt...
Manhattan lawmakers want more affordable housing for artists
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC.
gothamist.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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...
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...
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...
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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...
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
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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
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