Art House Astoria Conservatory For Music and Art

Join us for an evening of original music with Astoria’s own Michael Hicks on Wednesday, July 15 and Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 PM.

Michael has been part of the Art House family from the very beginning. Many of you know him as the accompanist behind countless auditions, our annual Faculty Showcase, and his unforgettable performance of Piano Man at this year’s Perform-a-Thon.

Last summer, Michael stepped into the spotlight as a singer-songwriter with two sold-out concerts (in Manhattan 🙄). Now he’s back (in Astoria 🎉) with fan favorites, brand-new songs, and the same wit, warmth, and musicianship that make him one of our community’s most beloved artists.

And yes—he may just be one of the nicest people on Earth.

Expect songs about life, dish racks, and everything in between—plus piano, guitar, accordion, and plenty of stories along the way!

Ticket Link: https://givebutter.com/michael-hicks-in-concert-ignqbu. Use promo code MHPROMO for 20% off adult tickets. Expires 6/29

One umbrella. Two generations. ☔️

This June, Dylan Sutton steps into the role of Don Lockwood in our concert production of Singin’ in the Rain JR.—the very same role his dad, Christopher Sutton, has performed on many professional stages.

A shared role. A shared love of theater. And now, a new generation gets the chance to tell this timeless story.

Join us June 18–21 as our Advanced Musical Theater Production classes bring the laughter, music, and magic of Singin’ in the Rain JR. to life. You won’t want to miss this celebration of classic musical theater—and maybe you’ll spot a little theatrical legacy shining through.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now! Visit our website or click the link in our bio.

Tickets are officially on sale for Singin’ in the Rain JR in concert!

We’re so excited to share the work of these wonderful casts as they bring humor, heart, and unforgettable songs to the stage. Don’t miss this chance to support these young performers and enjoy a classic musical favorite.

🎟️ Purchase tickets on our website or through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there! ☔

Yesterday, we hosted our annual Performing Arts High School Information Session—one of our favorite free community events that we’ve proudly offered for the past three years.

We were thrilled to welcome our biggest turnout yet as families gathered to learn more about the audition process, school options, and what life is really like at performing arts high schools.

A special thank you to our incredible student panelists—Emma, Milena, Vera, and Violet—for generously sharing their experiences, insights, and advice with the next generation of aspiring artists. Hearing firsthand about their audition journeys and school experiences was invaluable.

We are also so grateful to Cara for organizing and leading the session, and to Laura for sharing her expertise as an educator who has helped so many students successfully navigate the performing arts high school admissions process over the years.

Here’s to the future Class of performing arts students—we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you! ✨

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☕️🎶 Art House Coffee House returns!

Join us for Episode 2: Becoming.

Sunday, June 7 at 5 PM.

This ongoing series celebrates music, storytelling, community, and the artists finding their voices along the way.

Admission is FREE, so grab a friend, settle in, and spend the evening with us.

Swipe through for moments from Episode 1: Girls With Guitars 🎸

Every episode has its own theme, its own energy, and its own story to tell.

Looking back at getting the stage ready for last year’s Broadway Memorial Day Street Fair 💚

You can even spot the title of our program peeking out: Come Together…which still feels like the perfect message.

Art House will be closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day, but we’ll be out celebrating community, music, and art at the Broadway Memorial Day Street Fair this weekend.

See you there!

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Today we’re celebrating one of our original Art House kids, Katelynn Kennedy Staggs! 💚💚💚

Katelynn started with us around the age of 10, taking voice and guitar lessons with Jessy Tomsko and acting classes with Amanda Flynn — we’re going waaaay back! One of the photos here is from one of her very first Art House recitals back in 2014, and seeing how far she’s come since then is pretty incredible.

From those early days at Art House, it was clear she had something special.

She went on to audition for and be accepted into the prestigious Musical Theatre middle school program at PPAS, later continuing her studies in the Drama program at PPAS High School. Along the way, Katelynn remained an important part of the Art House family — working as a camp counselor and most recently serving as stage manager for our very first Next Act production.

And now… somehow… she’s graduating college (and yes, this officially makes us feel old 😭).

Katelynn has earned her BFA in Acting with a minor in Theater for Social Justice from the Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University — a program ranked 5th nationally by Playbill for the most represented colleges on Broadway.

We are so incredibly proud of the artist, leader, and human being she has become. Watching our students grow from kids into working artists and theater professionals is one of the greatest joys of what we do.

Congratulations, Katelynn — we can’t wait to see what comes next! 🎭✨

🎭 Thinking about applying to a performing arts high school? Join us this Saturday, May 30 at 6 PM for a FREE Performing Arts High School Info Session!

This event is open to all of our neighborhood families and students interested in learning more about the audition and application process. Meet with teachers who have helped students successfully prepare for and gain acceptance into NYC performing arts high schools, ask questions, hear advice, and connect with some of our current students who are attending these incredible programs now.

Whether you’re just starting to explore options or getting ready to audition, this is a great opportunity to learn more in a welcoming, supportive environment. We’d love to see you there!

Only 9 tickets remain for our production of A Year With Frog and Toad Kids! 🐸✨

This cast is absolutely crushing it, and we couldn’t be more proud. Full of heart, humor, friendship, and some seriously talented young performers, this show will have you laughing one moment and tearing up the next.

A huge thank you to the show’s fearless and talented leaders, Cara Picone , director, and Billy Blair , music director, for helping bring this beautiful story to life. 💚

Don’t miss this sweet, funny, joy-filled adventure — these kids are bringing something really special to the stage.

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🎶 Art House Astoria is taking over the stage once again at the annual Come Together. Concert during the Broadway Memorial Day Street Fair!

Join us on Monday, May 25 from 12–5 PM for an afternoon of live music, student performances, jam sessions, and incredible world musicians curated by Artistic Director Volker Goetz.

We’re especially excited that our students will once again have the opportunity to perform alongside internationally acclaimed musicians during the community jam session — always one of the most memorable parts of the day.

Featuring performances by:

• Art House Students
• Jam Session
• Sonny Singh
• FlamenKora
• The Art House Rock Band

📍 Broadway Memorial Day Street Fair
📅 Monday, May 25
⏰ 12–5 PM

Free and open to the community!

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council District 22.

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