Welcome to Creative Pulse your tap in to the creative energy moving New York City. This space highlights the cultural events shaping the city’s rhythm.
Here, creativity isn’t just expression, it’s community, inspiration, and fuel. Every listing is chosen with intention, connecting you to the spaces and stories that spark new ideas and keep the culture thriving.
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Studio Museum in Harlem, newly reopened and ready to redefine what a museum can be.
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem emerged as a groundbreaking institution dedicated to artists of African descent, both in the U.S. and across the African diaspora. For decades, it has served as a home for experimentation, artistic development, and cultural dialogue, becoming a cornerstone of Black creativity in New York.
After years of anticipation, the Museum opens the doors to its new purpose built home on 125th Street, designed to expand exhibition space, support cutting edge programming, and deepen its connection to the Harlem community. The reopening marks a new chapter: more visibility for emerging artists, more opportunities for young creatives, and a bold architectural presence confirming Harlem’s role as a global center of culture.
Address:
Studio Museum in Harlem
144 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Tom Lloyd
November 15, 2025 – March 22, 2026
A focused exhibition celebrating the pioneering light-based artist Tom Lloyd, whose contributions to conceptual and technological art continue to influence today’s creative landscape.
From Now: A Collection in Context
November 15, 2025 – August 16, 2026
A sweeping exploration of the Museum’s permanent collection, offering a fresh framework for understanding contemporary Black art. Featuring new acquisitions by artists such as Cassi Namoda, Jared Owens, and Nikita Gale.
To Be A Place
November 15, 2025 – August 30, 2026
A historical and archival exhibition reflecting on the Museum’s early leadership, community roots, and evolving role as a cultural sanctuary for Harlem and beyond.
From the Studio: Fifty-Eight Years of Artists in Residence
November 15, 2025 – February 15, 2026
A celebration of the Museum’s iconic Artist in Residence program, highlighting nearly six decades of alumni who helped shape the future of Black art.
Artist Installations — Long-Term View
Camille Norment: Untitled (heliotrope)
Opening November 15, 2025
A sensory installation exploring sound, vibration, and spatial tension.
Christopher Myers: Harlem Is a Myth
Opening November 15, 2025
A poetic reimagining of Harlem’s mythologies, histories, and lived realities.
Programs & Initiatives
Expanding the Walls
Applications open for the museum’s renowned teen photography and mentorship program, cultivating the next generation of visual storytellers.
Sculpture Without Sight — Unarthodox
A one of a kind sensory art experience where you sculpt blindfolded, guided only by touch, sound, and atmosphere. Over 90 minutes, you’re led through mindful, hands on exercises that free you from visual expectations and tap into pure creative instinct.
Perfect for individuals or groups looking to slow down, explore, and create differently.
Location: 547 West 27th St, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001
Graff Tours — Explore NYC’s Street Art Soul
New York’s street art and graffiti culture comes to life. Since 2013, this Brooklyn-based studio has offered immersive experiences led by real street artists providing hands on graffiti workshops and custom events. Graff Tours+2Graff Tours+2
Location: 282 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206