Urban Arts
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On March 8th, Urban Arts and sponsor partner Microsoft threw the illest party in Manhattan—the Urban Arts Color Ball. We raised $650,000 to support our programming and level the digital playing field. Enjoy our “Best Of” Image Gallery and a play-by-play of the evening! For more photos, click the ...
The Color Ball is unlike any gala you've attended. Dynamic, powerful, high-energy, colorful and stacked with powerbrokers from tech, finance, art, and media. Dress code? Color is a must! A bright green ball gown, a Zelda costume, or your favorite Hawaiian shirt—they've all graced the red carpet in ...
Wednesday March 8, 2023 | 6:00 - 11pmThe Ziegfeld Ballroom | 141 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 The Urban Arts Color Ball, the most dynamic gala of the season, broke all fundraising goals last year. The event was awash in swag—colorful dopamine dressing, sky-high energy, and absolutely stacked ...
I remember being 18 and starting college with the far-off knowledge that I’d one day have to pay off debt. I remember not worrying about it. I was told I’d graduate in time, get a good job, have lots of support from my parents and their peers and use my many (very expensive) hobbies to beef up my ...
"I once did this exercise earlier in my career. We had to list all the reasons someone might join an after-school program and all the reasons why someone might join a gang. The reasons were the same—belonging, community, security, prospects for earning, and somewhere to be. So what's the difference? ...
Urban Arts teaches underrepresented students the art and technology of digital game development through computer science, coding, animation, music, and storytelling. We connect our alumni to mentorship opportunities at leading media and technology companies, generating a new and diverse talent ...
