Celebrating the City 2026

Tuesday, April 21
Museum of the City of New York, New York
Presented by MAS - Municipal Arts Society

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We are thrilled to announce the following speakers and presenters for Celebrating the City:

Julie Menin, Speaker, New York City Council
Justin Davidson, Architecture and Classical-Music Critic, New York Magazine
Justin Garrett Moore, Program Director, Humanities in Place, Mellon Foundation
Tina Vaz, Director, MTA Arts & Design, and Board Member, Municipal Art Society of New York Board of Directors
Dario Calmese, Founder and CEO, The Institute of Black Imagination, and Juror, Brendan Gill Prize Jury

We hope to see you on Tuesday, April 21 for this festive evening at the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY)! 

This momentous gathering will bring together civic leaders, designers, artists, and advocates as we recognize the creativity and vision that continue to make our city vibrant, resilient, and livable for all.

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Enjoy a pre-awards reception with light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The awards ceremony will include the presentation of the MASterworks Design Awards and the Brendan Gill Prize, recognizing excellence across the municipal arts of architecture, landscape architecture, preservation, and public art. Learn more about this year’s honorees >  Following the ceremony, stay for a celebratory afterparty that will kick off the 2026 Jane’s Walk NYC Festival. Enjoy after-hours access to MCNY galleries, light hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and dancing. We will also hear brief remarks from Dario Calmese, founder and CEO of The Institute of Black Imagination and Brendan Gill Prize juror. Reserve your spot at Celebrating the City today! Tickets to Celebrating the City also provide access to the afterparty. Afterparty-only tickets are also available for purchase.   Learn More & Buy Tickets

Special Events Talks & Panel Discussions East Harlem (El Barrio)

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Tuesday, April 21 · tickets local_activity · add to calendar today 2026-04-21 09:00:00 2026-04-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Celebrating the City 2026 https://harlemonestop.com/event/34533/celebrating-the-city-2026 Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, at 103rd Street, New York, NY, 10029