Announcing TOPAZ ARTS Dance Residency
Topaz Arts Space Exploration Dance Residency TOPAZ ARTS announces an open call for Dance in Queens 2012: Space Exploration Dance Residency. Taking place at the TOPAZ ARTS Studio in Woodside, NY in New York City’s borough of Queens, this artist residency focuses on contemporary dance makers, offering choreographers concentrated time and a private space in [...]
Memory of Smoke Exhibition Extended!
TOPAZ ARTS presents “Memory of Smoke” — a solo exhibition of new work by Cambodian Artist Bandaul Srey, a 2011 Asian Cultural Council Grantee & LMCC Artist-in-Residence accompanied by drawings & photographs from the Global Children’s Art Programme/Timothy Lomas project at Phare Ponleu Selpak, Battambang, Cambodia on view from December 1, 2011 to January 15, [...]
29 Artists Selected by TOPAZ ARTS for Curate NYC
Online Exhibition curated by TOPAZ ARTS for CurateNYC TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to participate in Curate NYC 2011. Curators Todd Richmond and Paz Tanjuaquio have reviewed over 1,500 entries and had the pleasure of seeing the depth and perspective of works by NYC artists whose artistry demonstrate the dynamic culture of New York City. “PEERING [...]
Please support Topaz Arts
Wishing everyone the very best in the New Year! Taking time to give thanks for all we’ve been able to accomplish. As we enter into our 12th year, we look forward to welcoming you back to Topaz Arts with new projects and space improvements! Whether you’re near or far from Woodside, Queens, there are many [...]
Showing Sat Feb 4 at 7:30pm
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host an informal showing by Lynn Marie Ruse I’ll Crane For You Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm at TOPAZ ARTS Space > directions > RSVP on Facebook Choreography: Deborah Hay Adaptation: Lynn Marie Ruse Performers: Lynn Marie Ruse and Eric Hubel Sound Score: Eric Hubel Film: Aeric Meredith-Goujon Costume: [...]
Topaz Arts Hosts a4 Info Session
TOPAZ ARTS Hosts an Info Session for the Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2012 “LOCATING THE SACRED” Festival Find out about the Asian American Arts Alliance (a4) call for artists & spaces for the 2012 “Locating the Sacred” Festival! Join us for the official Queens Info Session where you can learn more about the application process and [...]
thanks for joining us Dec 3rd
Thanks for joining us! Dec 3rd, 3-6pm: Opening reception of “Memory of Smoke” – a solo exhibition of new works by Cambodian artist Bandaul Srey. Accompanied by drawings and photographs by Timothy Lomas/Global Children’s Art Programme from a project at Phare Ponleu Selpak. details > Special musical guests at 6pm, free admission The Noah Kaplan [...]
Meet & Greet Wed Nov 30th
Past Event photos by Paz Tanjuaquio Artists Meet & Greet with Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer On Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 2011 TOPAZ ARTS hosted Fractured Atlas’ November Meet & Greet Event Series: artists from different neighborhoods in New York City engaged in lively conversation with District 26 Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Cultural Affairs Chair, [...]
Noah Kaplan Quartet perform Dec 3
TOPAZ ARTS presents The Noah Kaplan Quartet Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 6pm Admission is free, suggested donation $10 directions to TOPAZ ARTS > The Noah Kaplan Quartet will perform in celebration of their new recording, Descendants, on HatHut Records. Featuring: Noah Kaplan (saxophone); Giacomo Merega (electric bass); Joe Moffett (trumpet); Ben Hall (drums). Immediately [...]
Topaz Arts in the News
Topaz Arts in The Wall Street Journal’s New York Art & Culture, 1/10/11 “In Queens, Going Where the Art Leads” – Pia Catton read full article > In Queens, Going Where the Art Leads The Wall Street Journal, January 10, 2011 By PIA CATTON Culture City’s month-long resolution to venture forth beyond familiar museums and [...]
Queens Wonder Women
Recent article in the Queens Chronicle celebrates Queens – TOPAZ ARTS’ co-founder Paz Tanjuaquio named one of “Wonder Women of Queens”. Read the full issue here >
Trolley Dance 2011
We had a great time at San Diego Trolley Dances! Nearly 3,000 people experienced new site-specific works by choreographers Paz Tanjuaquio, Minerva Tapia, John Diaz, Allyson Green, and Trolley Dance founder Jean Isaacs. more > “Parallel Groove for 8,” the creation of choreographer Paz Tanjuaquio (a New York-based UCSD alum), at the Grantville Trolley Station, [...]
Innovative Space Awards Announced
Out of nearly 100 nationwide applicants, TOPAZ ARTS was among 16 Finalists to be considered for the 2010 LINC MetLife Foundation Innovative Space Award. Though we did not receive the final award, we are honored to have been part of this competitive process. Our work is featured in the Innovative Space Award video announcement (view [...]
Recent Residency
an Informal Showing with choreographer Yang Sook Cho Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 3:00pm, free admission Join us in welcoming choreographer Yang Sook Cho from Seoul, Korea in an informal showing of work. Culminating from a 3-week artist residency at Topaz Arts. Directions to Topaz Arts: click here for details > NOTE: SUBWAY SERVICE NOTICE [...]
Sketchie Exhibit Extended to May 30
TOPAZ ARTS presents SKETCHIE: Sketchbooks & Artworks by Artists with Developmental Disabilities – a new exhibition of works by individuals from AHRC New York City. On view from April 1 – extended to May 30, 2011 read about it in “Creativity shines through” > – Times Ledger “SKETCHIE: Sketchbooks & Artworks by Artists with Developmental Disabilities” is [...]
Spring 2011: Sketchie
SKETCHIE Sketchbooks & Artworks by Artists with Developmental Disabilities – a new exhibition of works by individuals from AHRC New York City On view from April 1 to May 30, 2011 opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 3-6pm The TOPAZ ARTS Visuals Arts Program is pleased to present “SKETCHIE: Sketchbooks & [...]
Topaz Receives Declaration of Honor
We are thrilled to receive a Declaration of Honor issued by the Honorable Queens Borough President Helen Marshall declaring Sunday, October 10, 2010 as “Topaz Arts Day” in Queens. Truly an honor!
New! Photos of 10/10/10
Celebration 10/10/10 was a blast — a big thank you to everyone for your generous support! The performances were fantastic and the party fabulous. Weren’t able to make it? View photos of the event here >
Current Exhibition
The solo exhibition of new paintings by Roy Fowler On view Oct 10, 2010 through Mar 20, 2011 On view for the first time are large-scale oil paintings by Roy Fowler, developed recently over the past two years. A mid-career painter based in New York City, Fowler’s works emerge from nature. Developing a process [...]
Topaz Arts makes the Hip List!
Cool! Topaz Arts makes “The Hip List” in AM-New York’s feature “Is Queens going Brooklyn?” – read the full article here: http://bit.ly/azwTBB
You don’t want to miss this
Check out the fabulous artists & guests participating in the Benefit Event for Topaz Arts on 10/10/10! With opening remarks from NYC Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, performances feature Monstah Black | Molissa Fenley & Dancers | Paz Tanjuaquio with a reading by Carl Hancock Rux a film short by Todd Richmond literary luminaries Luis H. [...]
Finishing touches
Come see the newest version of TOPAZ ARTS! We’re putting on the finishing touches and installing the new exhibition. Join us on 10/10/10 and see the redesign of the space.
Check out featured special guests & foods
Join us on 10/10/10 for TOPAZ ARTS’ 10th Year! The benefit event features special guests, representing the dynamic range of programs at TOPAZ ARTS—from contemporary dance, performance & readings to music, visual arts, & film. Admission to the benefit event is $25. All tickets includes food & drink from local favorites La Flor and Natural [...]
10 Years Ago Today
On this day, September 29, 2000, TOPAZ ARTS, Inc. was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization in the State of New York, by founding artists Todd Richmond and Paz Tanjuaquio. Come see the developments we’ve made over the past 10 years! Join us on 10/10/10 read more about TOPAZ ARTS >
