JanArtsNYC returns to New York City

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) on Thursday is announced the full slate of programming for JanArtsNYC, the annual collection of world-class public performances and innovative industry gatherings taking place throughout the month of January at various NYC venues.

For 10 years, JanArtsNYC has helped position January as “Performing Arts Month” in NYC, where the world’s best come annually to premiere the newest works in theater, dance, opera, music and performance. 

Kicking off on Jan. 4, 2023 and returning to a live format, JanArtsNYC once again centers around the APAP|NYC+ Conference and leverages the global audience drawn to NYC every year to shine a spotlight on this city’s performing arts community. 

“JanArtsNYC offers industry representatives, New Yorkers and visitors the ultimate collection of performing arts experiences throughout the month of January. What better place for this global congregation of talent, discussion and resources than NYC, the creative capital of the world!” said Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Anne del Castillo. 

“The longevity of these festivals, such as PROTOTYPE and globalFEST, and the continued commitment of the APAP conference to assemble here, is a testament to this city’s central role in the past, present and future of the theater and performing arts industries,” she added. 

MOME supports JanArtsNYC and promotes “Performing Arts Month” via a custom digital and print advertising campaign, serving to drive awareness for New Yorkers of the live events and experiences available throughout the month of January. 

Together with event partners, MOME welcomes back to NYC the more than 45,000 performing arts leaders, artists and enthusiasts from across the globe to participate in and enjoy the following events:  

The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival – Jan. 4-22 – Running for 19 days at six venues featuring 36 artists from nine countries, this year’s festival considers our complicated time on earth and its environment—including the social storms of the internet. 

Collaborating with institutions around the city, the Under the Radar Festival celebrates the tenacity and brave vision of independent theater makers who have encountered huge challenges and setbacks over the last three years. This January, they finally bring their work to New York City audiences, live and in person for the festival’s 18th year. 

Chamber Music America – Jan. 5-8 – Dedicated to professionals working in the small ensemble music space, Chamber Music America will host a conference featuring workshops, an awards ceremony and performances.  

PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now – Jan. 5-15 – Celebrating its 10th anniversary season with 5 World Premieres, 1 East Coast Premiere and an animated opera that will feature over 350 extraordinary and multidisciplinary artists, the PROTOTYPE Festival is back, debuting three postponed productions from its 2022 lineup alongside groundbreaking new work. And for the first time ever, PROTOTYPE is inviting audiences to participate in a live sing along for the world premiere of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s “The All Sing: Here Lies Joy,” January 8th at 2pm in Times Square.  

International Society for the Performing Arts’ (ISPA) Congress, “Urgency of Now” – Jan. 10-12 – Bringing over 400 arts leaders from more than 50 regions together, the “Urgency of Now” congress is a fully in-person event which will explore how to address the current challenges of the performing arts sector. The Congress will unfold for the first time at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. 

Joyce Theater’s 7th Annual American Dance Platform – Jan. 10-15 – Experience some of the best dance from across the country with The Joyce Theater’s 7th Annual American Dance Platform, dedicated to the memory of Theodore S. Bartwink of The Harkness Foundation for Dance. This edition of the platform, bringing the total number of companies participating to 36, will be curated by acclaimed choreographer Ronald K. Brown. 

19th Annual NYC Winter Jazzfest – Jan. 12-18 – Celebrating its 19th year, NYC Winter Jazzfest showcases new talent performing a broad spectrum of musical styles under the banner of jazz. With an audience that has increased every year, the festival is a continued destination for avid jazz fans, industry professionals, international travelers, and new listeners. Inherent to the tradition of jazz as protest music, Winter Jazzfest strives to support and highlight artists who create music with relevant messages of social justice, wellness and positive change. 

APAP|NYC+ Conference – Jan. 13-17 – With a 300+ exhibitors EXPO hall and nearly 1000 performance showcases and sessions featuring world-class artists and performing arts icons, APAP|NYC+ is one of the largest and most significant global marketplaces for the performing arts presenting, booking, and touring sector. 2023 marks the in-person return of this vital connection to the North American performing arts market and the gathering of performing arts professionals from across the U.S. and beyond.  

Wavelengths Global Music Conference – Jan. 13 – This annual conference provides a platform for dialogue between artists and performing arts professionals on timely topics affecting the field. It also serves as a critical resource and space for networking, career development, and leadership opportunities for the next generation of arts leaders. 

globalFEST at Lincoln Center – Jan. 15 – In celebration of its 20th anniversary globalFEST is partnering with Lincoln Center to present this year’s festival with ten artists from all over the world on three stages at David Geffen Hall. Through its year-round programs, gF encourages networking and cultural diplomacy; builds audiences for international music and creates opportunities for artists leading to a more robust and sustainable ecosystem for international and regional American music in the United States. In addition, globalFEST hosts its 3rd Tiny Desk meets globalFEST series with NPR Music over three nights (Jan. 24 – 26). Since 2003, globalFEST has featured over 2000 performers and 200 bands, hailing from 74 countries and nations who go on to tour North America and the world. 

National Sawdust Presents Jean-Michel Blais – Jan. 26 – This year, the National Sawdust features the Montreal-based  pianist, composer, performer and award-winning musician,  Jean-Michel Blais, whose debut album was ranked among the Top 10 best albums in Time Magazine. National Sawdust is a non-profit performing arts organization and music venue in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

The Drama League – Ongoing – Member events and public programming from The Drama League, which since 1916 has provided a lifelong artistic home for directors and a platform for dialogue with and between audiences, will be ongoing throughout the month of January. Public programming each season includes an annual Benefit Gala, The Drama League Awards, workshops, classes, readings, mixers, and other events for theater lovers. The Drama League is proud to celebrate that, in the 2022-23 season, 30 percent of announced Broadway and off-Broadway shows will be directed by alumni. 

“APAP is proud to have been a launch space for these vibrant and indispensable New York-based performing arts festivals.” said APAP President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Richards Toney.  “We look forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of JanArtsNYC, as the APAP|NYC+ convening of performing arts professionals returns in person to New York City for the first time since 2020!”