A benefit event for the beloved nonprofit Long Island City Artists to stage our annual flagship festival: the 13th LIC Arts Open. Your generosity ensures our longstanding arts community stays vibrant in Long Island City!

The 10x10 Fundraiser with food and beverages includes live performances by GiGGiG, Ring Entertainment, Classical piano by Composer Robert Convery, special performances by local performance artists students & a special poetry reading by Queens Poet Laureate Maria Lisella (2015-2019), a raffle, and the main event, the 10x10 Silent Auction. Dozens of incredible local artists have contributed small artworks available for live bidding. Secure an artwork for your home at an affordable price while helping fuel the LIC arts Open Community Arts Festival!
Closest train: Vernon Jackson stop on the 7
The 13th annual LIC Arts Open Festival will be held on May 13-27 2026. Full details at www.licartists.org/licao13