Course: The Arts in New York City (Prof. Pentangelo, Summer 2026)

This seminar introduces Macaulay students to a diverse range of the arts and their roles in the life, history and expression of New York City. Students will attend theatrical, operatic, and musical performances, exhibitions of visual art, and other highlights of the current cultural season. Students are encouraged to examine performances and exhibitions from the multiple perspectives of scholarship, creativity, and production. The seminar will include examples and discussions of artistic endeavors from diverse racial and ethnic groups, specifically including the creations of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) artists.