HAI’s On-Site Performance Program schedules over 200 monthly live music, dance and theatre events at health, social service and educational facilities providing hope and healing through the inspiration and vitality of live performance.

HAI’s professional performing artists are selected through an audition process and represent the wide spectrum of ethnic and cultural New York City communities. Performance include many diverse music styles such as bluegrass, classical, folk, international, rock and rap and many different types of dance and theatre events as well as circus arts.

This program is made possible by a variety of grants including funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the New York City Department of Homeless Services, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development as well as the New York City Department of Education.

Additional support comes from the ASCAP Foundation, which underwrites performances by prominent senior ASCAP composer / performers who share their music experiences, histories, knowledge and talents with HAI audiences. Music That Heals, a program established by two HAI artists, Kathy Lord and Susan Weber, funds music performances for seriously ill children. The Howard Bayne Fund provides support for cultural opportunities for homeless individuals and families.

How do I become an On-Site Performance Artist?

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