Abrons Arts Center

The Abrons Arts Center, a part of Henry Street Settlement, specializes in showcasing the work of both emerging and acclaimed performers in various fields, such as dance, music, theater and films. It focuses on organizing classes, workshops, exhibitions, professional training and art education programs in public schools. Founded in 1893, the Abrons Arts Center offers training programs for...

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The Stately Abrons Art Center, funded by the Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation, is an important link in the chain that is the Henry Street Settlement Arts Program, which is a non-profit organization. Along with the Harry du Jour Playhouse, the Abron Center houses the dynamic arts component of the Settlement. So while you're in town, donate some much-needed cash to Henry Street and check their...

History The Abrons Arts Center is the performing and visual arts center of Henry Street Settlement. The facility links the 300-seat proscenium Playhouse, originally constructed as the Neighborhood Playhouse by philanthropists Alice Lewisohn and Irene Lewisohn in 1915 to the main art center building, which opened in 1975. The development added two theaters and an outdoor amphitheater. Visual...