about our festival

In 1999, our story began at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center featuring works of art dedicated to jazz. Next, the exhibition series continued in the legendary JVC Jazz Festival for eight long years as a special event--Visual Expressions On Jazz™. Today, and 18 years later, Arts and Jazzfest NYC™ is the premier festival dedicated to supporting the visual side of jazz, highlighted by jazz music. Despite the effects of COVID-19 this past year, we have continue our mission of supporting artists and musicians virtually and we look forward to seeing everyone up close and personal very soon.  Thanks to everyone who supported us on this journey! And Special Thanks to The On! Channel for their generous support for the launch of our Jazz By The Water™ series in 2020! It Is Greatly Appreciated

Gwen Black

Festival Founder