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Festival Overview & Mission

Arts and Jzzfest NYC(tm) Celebrating Jazz Yesterday and Today(tm)

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Your sponsorship & contributions enables us to meet our goals and fund our mission of keeping our festival & programming such as Jazz By The Water(tm) on Governor's free and open to the community at large. We appreciate everyone for helping us to reach 26 years of celebrating visual arts and jazz. Gwen Black, Founder

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Upcoming Event

Join Us! Sun. June 29th

Join us once again at Patrick's On The Hill for a great evening of music, art, and food at Patrick's On The Hill. Celebrate Black Music Month with a dynamic band featuring Terri Davis & Friends. No cover charge. Food and drink ordered off the menu!

ABOUT THE BAND: Terri Davis has been entertaining audiences with her great vocals and beautiful personality for many years. She is a fan favorite whereever she performs. She has been performing on cruises traveling around the world where she is blessed to blend her style of jazz, R&B and Gospel. Welweco me her back to Arts and Jazzfest NYC(tm) 2025

Thank You To Our Sponsors!!!

Thank you to the West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) and to our many others sponsors for their continious support to keeps Arts and Jazzfest NYC happening in our community

Our Impact

At Arts and Jazz Fest NYC, we're not just about putting on a great show. We're also committed to making a positive impact in our community and beyond. That's why we partner with local organizations and businesses to promote social, economic, environmental responsibility. It has also been our mission to ensure our youth, our seniors and entire community have access to free arts and music!

Recent Event Highlights

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Since 1996 we have presented compelling cultural events that celebrates the visual side of jazz highlighted by live music. From Jazz legends to local up and coming visual artists and musicians, our mission is to ensure artists and musicians from all backgrounds can participate in local festival

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2025 Jazz By The Water(tm)

Celebrating Jazz Yesterday & Today(tm)

Get ready to experience the best in music at Arts and Jazzfest NYC Music Festival. Our event features top artists from around the world, as well as local talent, in a beautiful outdoor venue. Join us for a weekend of music, food, and fun! The event is free, but Ferry Tickets are required. See Ferry Info Below.

In Colonel Row

Nestled between tress and cultural houses, Colonel Row is the perfect location to enjoy the outdoors, sunny blue skys, and live jazz music

A Free Event

Enjoy a plesant picturesque ferry ride from lower Manhattan (South Street, Battery Maritime Building located at 10 South Street, Slip #10)

This summer join us for an unforgettable experience

Celebrating music & art with Arts and Jazzfest NYC(tm). Our festival showcases a vibrant blend of musical performances and visual artistic expressions from talentedvisual artists and musicians while showcasing youth & community talent

Capturing the Beat: Check Out Our Photo And Video Gallery on Governor's Island

Video Clips from Performances on Governor's Island

Check Out More Videos on our Video Page

Our Audio List Coming Soon

Stay tuned for our music playlist. Coming soon.

Contact Us

We look forward to seeing you for a vibrant festival of art, music and culture!!! 2025

Do you have questions? Are you interested in purchasing art? Do you have an entertainment or workshop requ ests?

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Arts and Jazzfest NYC(TM)

P.O. Box 665, Hamilton Grange Station New York NY 10031

gwenblackarts@gmail.com

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