Citizen Arts International is part of the PhD Theatre and Performance Program at the CUNY Graduate Center. All donations to the festival go through the Graduate Center Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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“Supporting Citizen Arts International means supporting a city where art is accessible, public space is alive, and global voices are part of our shared story.” Elena Siyanko, Meg Araneo, and Natalie Rine

Our Positive Impact

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People Reached

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Please help us as we . . .

Defend Public Space: Sustain artistic work that keeps civic space open, vibrant, and community-centered.

Strengthen Communities: You help bring neighbors together through shared cultural experiences that build belonging, dialogue, and civic connection across NYC’s boroughs.

Advance Cultural Freedom: You champion public space, international cultural exchange, and the mobility of immigrant and global artists working in and with U.S. communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes, It is!

    The Graduate Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • Your donation directly supports artist performance fees and travel and mobility costs, while also helping us keep the festival completely free for the public.

  • To donate by check, please make payable to:

    The Graduate Center Foundation Inc.

    *In the memo section please indicate c/o

    The PhD Theatre and Performance Program

    Mail to:

    The Graduate Center Foundation, Inc.

    365 Fifth Avenue

    New York, NY 10016

*Remember to indication donation is for the Citizen Arts International Festival!