Founded in 1985 and now a Smithsonian affiliate, City Lore is pivotal in preserving New York City’s cultural heritage through grassroots initiatives. Located at 56 E. 1st St, it promotes cultural equity, urban folklore, and arts education, while advocating for diverse cultural expressions. Their programming includes exhibits, performances, and community workshops, showcasing stories and traditions of New Yorkers and ensuring these cultural legacies are preserved for future generations. Director Steve Zeitlin emphasizes the organization’s role in finding artistry in everyday life, reflecting the city's vibrant multicultural landscape.
"City Lore finds the art in everyday life," says its director Steve Zeitlin, highlighting the organization's commitment to showcasing the dynamic, diverse cultural expressions of the city's residents.
City Lore has broadened its impact, documenting, presenting, and advocating for the grassroots cultures that make New York City the vibrant, diverse metropolis it is today.
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