TOPAZ ARTS, Inc.
is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit charitable organization.
All contributions are
fully tax-deductible.
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about TOPAZ ARTS "a creative hub for dance, music and art... Its proximity and yet short distance from Manhattan allows audience members who flock to Topaz to indulge in city culture surrounded by a tranquil environment." "On the outside TOPAZ ARTS looks like a light manufacturing industrial building, but on the inside it's “Topaz joined Materials for the Arts in 2001, and is truly a model recipient. Close to 50% of the items in their space -- have been received from MFTA and incorporated into their open, serene aesthetic… We at Materials for the Arts are thrilled that Todd and Paz were able to use MFTA supplies to transform a raw space from neighborhood organization into a NYC destination. Topaz Arts is a place worth visiting, whether you’re looking for rehearsal space, gallery space, technical assistance, or a pleasant afternoon.“ "A
Queens Oasis…TOPAZ ARTS is just that—an oasis only
15 minutes from Manhattan where artists can concentrate and enjoy
the creative process." “TOPAZ
ARTS is a unique place where people from all “As
a new generation of artists carves out its niche in Queens, TOPAZ
ARTS a non-profit arts company in Woodside is leading the way
for the borough’s contemporary dance movement.” about our dance productions “Now/What,” a new trio by Paz Tanjuaquio, originally from the Philippines, opened the hourlong program in La MaMa’s intimate first-floor theater. With its clean, pared-down lines and sleek, minimalist aesthetic, the handsome work reflects Ms. Tanjuaquio’s years spent performing with Molissa Fenley and Dancers. It is a quiet, modest piece, well served by Todd Richmond’s spare, gently futuristic music and sound design, which involves three minirecorders wielded by the choreographer and her two dancers, Chia Ying Kao and Rebeca Bone... "Meditative and classically modern" “intelligently conceived, image-filled dance” “Arresting performers, they project serenity, gentleness, and thoughtfulness… Tanjuaquio has been working closely with composer and visual designer Todd Richmond since they founded Topaz Arts, Inc. Richmond's marvelous film creates the illusion of the corner of a room, or an open book, on the flat back wall…elegantly offset the unhurried onstage forays of Lynn Huang, Chia Ying Kao, Uta Takemura, and Tanjuaquio." (Deborah Jowitt, The Village Voice) “Tanjuaquio is a ravishing presence, strong and serene.” (Tobi Tobias, The Village Voice)
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