Art House Astoria Conservatory For Music and Art

A huge thank you to Michael Kirk Lane for joining our Next Act: Cabaret Edition class last night!
Our students got an inside look at what cabaret is all about — from storytelling and personal connection to performance style and history. We watched inspiring clips (including Michael’s interviews with legends like Chita Rivera!), performed pieces, and received amazing feedback. What a night of learning, laughter, and growth!

NEW CLASS ALERT!
Introducing Theatre Time Together — a joyful, creative bonding experience for kids and their grownups!

Join us May 3, 10, 24 & 31 from 10–11 AM for a unique class designed for kids ages 6–8 and their caregivers. Led by the amazing Elizabeth Swearingen, MA, LCAT, RDT, this class uses improv, storytelling, and art to build connection and spark imagination.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or special grownup—this is your time to create, play, and grow together!

Spots are limited—sign up now!
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We’re less than $1,000 away from our $10,000 goal!

And here’s a little secret…
We did this WITHOUT one of our biggest donors from the past two years.

That means: the community did this. YOU did this.

Every dollar came from people who believe in what we’re building at Art House Astoria. This is what a vibrant arts community looks like—bold, generous, full of heart, CREATIVE, and little bit scrappy!

Let’s finish strong.
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YOU GUYS!!!!!!!! Our Perform-A-Thon was a huge success thanks to YOU! We ended up having OVER 7 hours of non-stop performances, a packed house, and the most incredible feeling of community and love filled Art House from start to finish.

We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for every performer, donor, volunteer, and cheerleader who showed up to support us. YOU made this magic happen.

Now, we’re just one final push away from our $10,000 goal! We just have $1,670 to go!

Want to help us cross the finish line? Every dollar helps us build a brighter, more beautiful Art House for everyone.

Let’s do this together!

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🎭 Win a FREE 12-Week Group Class! 🎟️

Ever wanted to try one of our amazing group classes? Now’s your chance! We’re raffling off a 12-week session of a 60-minute group class of your choosing.

🎟 Tickets:

💲5 for 5 tickets

💲10 for an arm’s length of tickets—and the fun part? YOU choose the arm! (Got a tall friend? Bring them along!)

Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn, grow, and have fun at Art House Astoria! Grab your tickets and cross your fingers—this could be your big win!

Win a Set of Stunning Hand-Blown Glasses! 🎟️

Thanks to a generous in-kind donation from our friend Eduardo at Incasa Decor (located right off Broadway at 31-88 37th Street), you have the chance to take home a beautiful set of four artisan hand-blown glasses, handcrafted in Mexico! Each glass is a unique work of art, perfect for entertaining or adding a special touch to your home.

🎟 Tickets:

💲5 for 5 tickets

💲10 for 12 tickets

Stop by Incasa Decor to check out more stunning handcrafted pieces, and don’t miss your chance to win this exquisite glassware in our raffle on Saturday at The Perform-A-Thon!

🌟 Perform-a-Thon Perk Alert! 🌟

Want to score an exclusive Art House Astoria tote bag? If you raise $50 OVER the minimum required for your Perform-a-Thon slots, this stylish tote (designed by the talented Randi Hinds) is yours! 🎉

Keep those donations coming, and don’t forget to bring your sponsor sheets and donations with you this Saturday. Every dollar helps us improve our space and continue bringing affordable music, art, and theater to the community!

Let’s hit that $10,000 goal together! 💚💚

ANNOUNCING: RAFFLE #1

Desserts or Drinks with the Directors – Exclusive Raffle! 🍰🍸

Want the inside scoop on Art House Astoria’s productions? Enter our exclusive raffle for a chance to win Drinks or Desserts with the Directors!

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🍷 Sip & chat at a local spot

🎭 Get behind-the-scenes stories, Art House insights, and a fun night out!

This VIP experience is perfect for arts lovers, parents, and supporters who want a closer look at what makes Art House Astoria so special.

🎟 Enter the raffle at The PERFORM-A-THON on April 5 – Don’t miss your chance to win this one-of-a-kind experience!

Only one week out from our Perform-A-Thon! We’re gearing up for 7 HOURS of non-stop performances!! We want to give a huge shout out to our incredible sponsors thus far: Bareburger, Off The Vine Wines and Spirits, Lockwood, & Incasa Decor. If you’re not a sponsor yet, it’s not too late to come on board and support the arts in our community!

Plus, keep your eyes peeled—some fun raffles will be announced this week. Stay tuned and get ready to be inspired!

We’re excited to share the incredible impact we’re making by partnering with local schools. We were at PS85 today, where our teaching artist in residence has been inspiring young minds for the past 10 weeks. By stepping into public schools, we’re able to reach hundreds of additional students every year—students who may have never seen a live show, or had the opportunity to explore music, art, or theater classes.

Through music, art, and theater, we’re opening doors to creativity and new experiences right here in our beloved neighborhood, Astoria, Queens! These programs not only enrich their day-to-day learning but also plant the seeds of inspiration for a lifetime of discovery. We’re proud to be part of a movement that brings the transformative power of the arts into the classroom and changes lives.

YOU can help us continue to bring programs like this to our local schools by voting for our theater arts proposal included in the Participatory Budgeting vote. Check out the link in our bio. Voting starts March 29 and goes until April 4.

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Art House Astoria is on the Participatory Budget Ballot! 🎭✅ Voting week begins tomorrow, March 29 and goes until April 6. Anyone 11 or older who lives, works, or goes to school in City Council District 22 can vote. You can vote online (see link in bio) or vote at the District Office located at 30-83 31st Street. The office is open Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm.

What is Participatory Budgeting?

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows local residents to decide how public funds are spent. This means YOU get to vote on projects that will directly benefit our neighborhood. Winning projects receive funding from the City Council to make them a reality!

Our proposal—Theatre Arts: Empowering Our Future Through Creativity

Theatre Arts is a vital component of childhood education. Our ongoing, strategic drama programming nurtures creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and social skills—all essential for academic success.

This Expense Project Idea proposal is designed to bring targeted theatre arts education to upper elementary students at PS 122Q. By expanding and supporting an already robust STEAM program, we’re providing 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (ages 8-10) with the opportunity to explore the dynamic connection between in-school learning, family life, and the wider community. With creativity and innovation as the driving force behind academic advancement, we believe that integrating theatre arts will help create a safer, healthier district and a brighter future for all.

Make your voice heard—vote for Art House Astoria’s Theatre Arts Education proposal! Read more in our bio!!

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🎭🎶 Perform-a-thon Update! 🎶🎭

Due to popular demand, we’ve added an extra hour to the Perform-a-thon! That means more music, more fun, and more chances to support Art House Astoria!

But now, there are only 30 minutes left to claim! If you’ve been thinking about signing up to perform, now’s your chance—don’t wait!

This is a completely free event—stop by anytime between 12PM and 7PM on April 5! 🎉

✅ Enjoy live performances
✅ Meet our amazing teachers & staff
✅ Check out our space
✅ Enter raffles & win prizes
✅ Grab some refreshments
✅ Celebrate 15 years of Art House Astoria with us!

Come for a little or stay all day—we’d love to see you! 🎶✨

Sign up for a slot or learn more: https://www.arthouseastoria.org/performathon

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Today, we’re rocking our crazy socks to celebrate inclusion, awareness, and the incredible individuals in our lives who have Down Syndrome.

Why crazy socks? The idea started because chromosomes look a bit like socks, and individuals with Down Syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Wearing mismatched or brightly colored socks is a fun way to start conversations and show support for the Down Syndrome community.

Why March 21? This date (3/21) represents Trisomy 21, the medical term for Down Syndrome, which occurs when a person has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two.

Join us in celebrating by showing off your socks and spreading kindness, acceptance, and love!

Exciting News! 🎉 We’ve had such an incredible outpouring of support for our Perform-a-thon that we’re adding another hour of performances! This year will be our longest Perform-a-thon ever—now running until 7 PM!

We’re truly putting the “a-thon” in Perform-a-thon! If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s your chance to grab a spot in this extended hour. Let’s keep the music, theater, and community spirit going strong!

Sign up now and help us reach our $10,000 goal to improve Art House Astoria! 🎶✨Link in bio!

We’re on our way! Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised $1,275 toward our $10,000 goal for the Perform-a-thon on April 5! Every dollar gets us closer to improving Art House Astoria’s space—new theater chairs, a fresh rug, security upgrades, and more!

Want to help? Donate today or sign up to perform and raise funds through your performance slot! Let’s make this celebration unforgettable! Link in bio.

A special thanks to our corporate sponsors: Bareburger , Off The Vine , Lockwood and our in-kind donor: Incasa