Photo: Friends & Lovers, Brooklyn, NY
The New York Independent Venue Association (NYIVA) exists to unify as well as advocate for New York’s independent venue owners, operators and presenters with the goal of securing the long-term future and sustainability of our priceless live-performance culture for the benefit of our communities and emerging artists.
Photo: Arlene’s Grocery, Lower East Side, NYC Photo Credit: Nikki Sneakers
NYIVA current advocacy initiatives
Initiate and support “Place keeping” policy changes that provide opportunities to the independent live performing arts industry and realize sustainability goals. We also continue to advocate for more financial resources for our members and working are towards creating more opportunities for government projects and contracts
Photo Credit: Arnie Goodman
NYIVA is committed to access, equity, and parity for our members and the field at large.
NYIVA strives to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independently-owned and/or operated live performance spaces and promoters throughout New York State. Join and engage in our monthly Zoom calls where we strive to educate and empower live performing arts organizations and businesses through collaboration, resource sharing, and modeling best practices.
Photo Credit: Nikki Sneakers