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Queens Rising Returns for Its Fourth Year – A Month-Long Celebration of Arts & Culture Begins June 1.
The countdown is on! Queens Rising, the borough-wide celebration of arts and culture, is back for its fourth annual edition this June—bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever.
Kicking off on Sunday, June 1 with the opening reception of the Queens Rising Visual Arts Exhibit at the Red Wall Gallery at Resorts World NYC at 4 PM—curated by visual artist Arianne Fernandez—the celebration continues that evening with a live music performance by Union Beat at Bar 360 starting at 6 PM.
This year, Queens Rising is amplifying the talent of more than 50 local artists who will be performing throughout the borough all June long through a list of curated events, including the Queens Scene Performance Series, returning for its second year. The series features collaborations with renowned venues such as Flushing Town Hall, Alewife Brewing, and CultureLab LIC to bring local voices to center stage and foster deeper community engagement.
“Art possesses an universal transformative power to provide solace, inspiration, and connection, during times of uncertainty.” said Arianne Fernandez, Visual Artist and Queens Rising 2025 Curator. “As a Queens native, it is an honor to curate an exhibit that highlights the resilience of the human spirit and community.”
QUEENS SCENE: Spotlighting the Sounds and Stories of Our Borough
The Queens Scene Performance Series will activate three iconic cultural venues, with artists selected via open call and supported with stipends, marketing, and production support:
- Friday, June 6 – Flushing Town Hall starting at 7 PM.
- Saturday, June 7 – Alewife Brewing starting at 7 PM.
- Sunday, June 29 – CultureLab LIC starting at 4:30 PM.
“As an artist, I’ve heard firsthand the voices of local performers expressing a deep desire to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Queens Scene was created with that intention—to amplify visibility for our homegrown talent and to open doors to more opportunities across the borough and beyond.” — Nedelka Sotelo, Project Manager, Queens Rising.
What’s New & Not to Miss in 2025
In addition to Queens Scene, audiences can expect exciting programming throughout June, including:
- Visual Art Exhibition at Red Wall Gallery – Resorts World NYC.
Opening Reception.
Sunday, June 1 | 4 PM–9 PM
Curated by visual artist Arianne Fernandez, this month-long visual showcase features Queens-based artists across disciplines. The evening will also include a live music performance by Union Beat at Bar 360, beginning at 6 PM.
- Queens Night Market x Queens Rising.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Saturday, June 14 | 4 PM–Midnight
Live performances by Birds Dance for Queens, Uptown Royalty and Afro Dominicano in one of NYC’s most beloved open-air markets.
- Culture Pass x Queens Rising in partnership with Queens Public Library, featuring:
A panel discussion with Queens World Film Festival:
Saturday, June 21 | 1 PM at Ridgewood Library.
An Arts & Healing Guided Meditation with Sit With Me in Wonderland:
Tuesday, June 24 | 4 PM at Sunnyside Library.
“This celebration helps to establish our borough as a major destination for arts and culture and much like the work we do with our Red Wall Art Gallery, it creates an opportunity to expose the wonderful people who make Queens what it is to a larger audience.” — Michelle Stoddart, Vice President of Community Development at Resorts World New York City.
Support for Queens Rising is provided by Lead Sponsor, Resorts World New York City. Additional support is provided by LIJ/Forest Hills-Northwell Health, the Howard Gilman Foundation and the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College.
For more information on Queens Rising and a full schedule of events, please visit https://queensrising.nyc
ABOUT QUEENS RISING
Queens Rising stands as an annual beacon of cultural celebration, dedicated to illuminating the vibrant tapestry of Queens, New York. Since its inception in 2022, this event has served as a catalyst for unity, bringing together artists, performers, and organizations to showcase the borough’s rich artistic heritage. It acts as a catalyst for collaboration, connecting artists, venues, and businesses to maximize opportunities for arts and culture to flourish in Queens. Through these connections, pathways for creativity and innovation thrive. At Queens Rising, the belief in the transformative power of art and culture to inspire, connect, and uplift communities is steadfast. Individuals are invited to join in celebrating the diverse cultural landscape of Queens and shaping a brighter future through creativity and collaboration.
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