Office of the Arts at Hunter College

Office of the Arts at Hunter College Located in the heart of Manhattan, Hunter College is uniquely positioned to connect students with th

Located in the heart of Manhattan near many of the world's major museums, galleries, and stages, Hunter College is uniquely positioned to connect students with the arts both on and off campus. Programs featuring visiting artists and speakers provide frequent opportunities to meet leading artists, writers, performers, and other arts professionals, while student-run publications, clubs, and ensemble

s provide forums for showcasing students' creative work. In addition, Hunter's partnerships with New York's cultural institutions provide special access to performances, exhibitions, internships and other events throughout the city.

Congratulations Hawks for another great year! Looking forward to seeing you in August🎉
05/28/2026

Congratulations Hawks for another great year! Looking forward to seeing you in August🎉

Join a group of Hunter students on Friday, May 1 at 5:00pm, for a free tour of the Whitney Biennial. We will meet briefl...
04/23/2026

Join a group of Hunter students on Friday, May 1 at 5:00pm, for a free tour of the Whitney Biennial. We will meet briefly with Cris Scorza, Chair of Education at the Whitney Museum, who will introduce us to our tour guide.

The Whitney Biennial is the longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States. The exhibition features the work of 56 artists, duos, and collectives that provide a snap-shot of what’s happening in art now. This year’s show examines topics
as diverse as our relationship to animals, familial relations, global politics, technology, and mythology.

Other Events for the night will include
DJ Danglez from 5-10 PM in the lobby
15 Minute “Mini Tours” of the permanent collection happening at 6:00 and 6:30
Live performances by the cast of “Wicked” at 6:00 and 8:00

LOCATION: Meet at 555 West Street, the staff entrance and loading dock, at 5 PM.

RSVP at the link in our bio!

04/17/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Blending live drawing, music, movement and text, “The Wound Where Light Enters” offers a powerful reflection on how art can help us endure rupture and the possibility of belonging.

Live Drawing by Kevork Mourad ()

Poetry Recitation by Joe Rumi (.rumi), Dariush Kashani (.kashani) and Deniz Khateri (‎)

Dance performance by Chisato Yanagisawa () and Richard Sayama ()

Musical Performances by Farzad Amoozegar, Shane Shanahan (), Rubin Kodheli (), Xheni Rroji (), Eren Erdogan (), Miranda Cuckson (), Holly Workman (.workman.violinist), Milan Milisavljević () and Marguerite Cox ().

Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington
Tickets: $33 (+$6 venue convenience fee online) for the general public.
Free with CUNY ID at the Kaye Playhouse box office (Box office open Weds-Fri, 12-6PM)
Free for Non-CUNY students with code STUDENT26
For groups of 8+ use code RUMI26 ($25/person)

Ticket link in bio

Visiting from London, Rubasingham will discuss what it means to manage a “national theater” in a conversation with Grego...
04/17/2026

Visiting from London, Rubasingham will discuss what it means to manage a “national theater” in a conversation with Gregory Mosher, followed by a Q&A.

RSVP IS FREE
Monday, April 27
4:00-5:30pm
Frederick Loewe Theater, East 68th St, between Park and Lexington (North Side)

Sign up at the link in our bio!

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.Bl...
04/15/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Blending live drawing, music, movement and text, “The Wound Where Light Enters” offers a powerful reflection on how art can help us endure rupture and the possibility of belonging.

Live Drawing by Kevork Mourad (Kevork Mourad Գէորգ Մուրատ)

Poetry Recitation by Deniz Khateri (Deniz Khateri‎)

Dance performance by Chisato Yanagisawa (Chisato Yanagisawa/ 柳澤知里) and Richard Sayama (Richard Sayama 佐山鉄心)

Musical Performances by Farzad Amoozegar, Shane Shanahan (Shane Shanahan), Rubin Kodheli (Rubin Kodheli), Xheni Rroji (XR), Eren Erdogan (Eren Erdogan), Miranda Cuckson (Miranda Cuckson), Holly Workman (Holly Workman), Milan Milisavljević (Milan Milisavljević) and Marguerite Cox (Maggie).

Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington
Tickets: $33 (+$6 venue convenience fee online) for the general public.
Free with CUNY ID at the Kaye Playhouse box office (Box office open Weds-Fri, 12-6PM)
Free for Non-CUNY students with code STUDENT26
For groups of 8+ use code RUMI26 ($25/person)

Ticket link in bio

04/02/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Blending live drawing, music, movement and text, “The Wound Where Light Enters” offers a powerful reflection on how art can help us endure rupture and the possibility of belonging.

Live Drawing by Kevork Mourad ()

Poetry Recitation by Deniz Khateri (‎) and Peter Romano ()

Dance performance by Chisato Yanagisawa () and Richard Sayama ()

Musical Performances by Farzad Amoozegar, Shane Shanahan (), Rubin Kodheli (), Xheni Rroji (), Eren Erdogan (), Miranda Cuckson (), Holly Workman (.workman.violinist), Milan Milisavljević () and Marguerite Cox ().

Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM

Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington
Tickets: $33 (+$6 venue convenience fee online) for the general public.
Free with CUNY ID at the Kaye Playhouse box office (Box office open Weds-Fri, 12-6PM)
Free for Non-CUNY students with code STUDENT26
For groups of 8+ use code RUMI26 ($25/person)

Ticket link in bio

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi. B...
03/26/2026

Join us for a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the work of the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi.

Blending live music, visual storytelling, and text, “The Wound Where Light Enters” offers a powerful reflection on how art can help us endure rupture and the possibility of belonging.

Musical Performances by Farzad Amoozegar, Xheni Rroji (), Shane Shanahan (), Rubin Kodheli () string quartet
Poetry Recitation by Deniz Khateri (‎) and Peter Romano ()
Live Drawing by Kevork Mourad ()

Thursday, April 23, 7:00 PM
Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, East 68th Street between Park and Lexington
Tickets: $39 (including a $6 venue convenience fee) for the general public, free with CUNY ID at the Kaye Playhouse box office
Ticket link in bio

Join us for a conversation with New York Times Chief Theater Critic Helen Shaw, in conversation with Randy Cohen, host o...
03/11/2026

Join us for a conversation with New York Times Chief Theater Critic Helen Shaw, in conversation with Randy Cohen, host of the Person Place Thing podcast and radio show, followed by an audience Q&A.

Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 pm
Ida K. Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College
(Outside guests should enter on the south side of East 69th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues.)

This event is free and open to the public with RSVP.
RSVP via link in bio.

The deadline has been extended for PlayCo’s communications and community internship! Hunter students can apply for the p...
03/03/2026

The deadline has been extended for PlayCo’s communications and community internship! Hunter students can apply for the position and hourly funding under the internships tab (linked in bio).

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