MOHAMED FARGHALY
mfarghaly@queensledger.com
The Queens Artist Connection (QAC) is set to host its second annual Artist Meetup event on Sunday, September 8, at the Court Square Theater in Long Island City. The event, starting at 1 p.m., aims to bring together local theater makers, arts leaders, and organizations to foster collaboration and support within the Queens artistic community.
Founded in 2023, QAC emerged in response to the lack of resources and information available to theater makers residing in Queens. The organization seeks to build a network where artists and organizations in “The World’s Borough” can support each other, share information about local venues, funding opportunities, and more. QAC’s mission is to create a platform for networking, collaboration, and growth for artists at all stages of their careers.
This year’s event will feature a lineup of notable arts leaders and organizations, including representatives from Flushing Town Hall and the Alliance of Resident Theaters/New York (ART/NY). The meetup is designed to encourage networking among artists, provide information about available resources, and engage with local arts organizations and venues. QAC also aims to build relationships with local politicians to foster cross-functional collaboration and potential future partnerships.
The inaugural event, held in August 2023 at the same venue, attracted over 40 local participants and organizations, including actors, producers, writers, comedians, puppeteers, and dancers. Since then, QAC has continued to expand its community database of artists and organizations, reflecting the diverse and vibrant arts scene in Queens.
The event is open to all theater makers and arts professionals in Queens and beyond. For more information, visit hitthelights.org/queensartistconnection.
