Events
Upcoming Events
Creative Vision Boarding
Join The Collective for an inspiring gathering of Black artists! Come together to create vision boards, and mood boards, or simply engage in crafting. This is a welcoming space to share ideas, collaborate, and support other black artists on their artistic journey. Together, we can nurture our visions and craft our dreams!
Holiday Party/Game Night
Join The Collective for the last celebration of the year! We will gather to reflect on our accomplishments and share in the joy of the season. Obviously, in the fashion of sparking cider, Mariah Carey classics, and a game night! This event offers a chance to connect with colleagues, celebrate successes, and look forward to the new year.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening filled with good company, great food, and lively conversations to end the semester.
Charcuterie Board Making
Join us for a delightful charcuterie board-making event where creativity meets flavor! Make new friends, enjoy great conversation, and build a cheesy, meaty, and briney masterpiece. Don't miss out!
Spooky Movie w/ PJs and Pancakes
Join The Collective for a spooktacular movie night featuring your favorite scary films, all while indulging in breakfast for dinner! Come cozy in your favorite pajamas and prepare for a night filled with chills and thrills. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just in it for the pancakes, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening celebrating all things spooky!
Writers Workshop
Join us for a dynamic writers' workshop designed specifically for Black students at NYU. This is a collaborative space where you can pitch ideas, develop your writing, and connect with fellow creatives. Whether you're working on a short story, screenplay, play, or poetry, you will receive constructive feedback and support from peers who share similar experiences and perspectives.
Come share your voice, explore your creativity, and be part of a vibrant community that champions representation in the literary world. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your craft!
Paint N' Sip/Visual Arts Museum
Join us for a Paint and Sip event featuring a small museum curated by fellow NYU artists, showcasing their visual art projects. Attendees can create their own artwork while enjoying a selection of refreshing mocktails.
Welcome Mixer
Join us for the Welcome Mixer at The Collective, an opportunity to connect with new, returning, and current members of the Tisch Black Arts community. Whether you’re familiar with us or just starting your journey, this event is a great chance to build relationships and share experiences.
Club Fest
Join us for an unforgettable Club Fest at The Collective, where creativity meets community! Discover new voices, immerse yourself in vibrant performances, and connect with fellow artists dedicated to celebrating Black arts and culture at Tisch School of the Arts.
Tisch Club Fair
Come join The Collective at the Tisch Club Fair in Paulson to learn all about our mission and upcoming events!
Black Arts Festival
The time has come! Join us in the last week of February to immerse yourself in our annual celebration of black artistry at NYU with The Collective. Embrace the spirit of creativity, resilience, and cultural pride at the Black Arts Festival, where the convergence of art, culture, and community fosters an environment of celebration and empowerment. The festival is an incredibly unique time where you can submit to attend events that showcase the width of Black creativity through all the different mediums.
The festival will consist of a Visual Arts Gallery, Dance Night, Open Mic Night, experienced guest speakers, our Short Film Festival, and of course, Playfest! We are currently looking for bright creatives of different disciplines to submit to these events by January 26th 2023. More information on locations will be provided, along with individual RSVP forms.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the vibrancy and innovation of black artistry in all its forms at NYU! Stay tuned for more information on locations and deadlines, along with individual RSVP forms for those interested in attending the shows.
If you’re interested in applying for any of the mentioned events, please submit your information here.
Black Trivia Night w/ The Leagues
Do you know your Black History? When was the last time you got your Black card renewed? Join The Collective and graduate Black Arts Society, The Leagues, for a night of music, trivia, and refreshments to unleash your brilliance and celebrate Black History with us!
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we will also be giving away a copy of bell hook’s All About Love to the winner. Don’t be late!
Vision Boarding
Come to The Collective on January 30th to celebrate the new semester with vision boarding! Join us in a creative haven filled with inspiration, where you'll unleash your imagination, set goals, and design a roadmap for your dreams. How do YOU envision your 2024? Materials and refreshments will be provided.