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About the West Side Cultural Network
Formed in 2019, the West Side Cultural Network (WSCN) is a group of museums, parks, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions located within a half-mile portion of historic New York. WSCN highlights the cultural destination along New York's West Side, where the arts, history, and community converge to create a uniquely enriching experience for all.
Through regular meetings, WSCN has established a regular dialogue among a growing number of non-profit cultural institutions located on the West Side. The network works to foster a sense of community among cultural colleagues, raise awareness about the work of its member organizations, discuss goals and objectives to support each other's mission-driven work, and explore and act on opportunities for collaboration.
About West Side Fest
Manhattan’s West Side is a vibrant cultural hub, packed with museums, parks, performing arts centers, and community organizations. West Side Fest (WSF) is an annual, weekend-long celebration of one of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods with the potential to enrich the lives of New Yorkers while driving tourism and local economic activity.
Since WSF launched in 2023, the event has expanded from one day into a weekend-long celebration. A highly-anticipated festival for New Yorkers and tourists alike, WSF’s programming features free admission to a number of institutions, workshops for kids, all ages artmaking, dance programs, concerts, and more. New Yorkers and visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the vibrant, cultural destination along the waterfront of Manhattan’s West Side!
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