On August 18, marking the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Park Avenue Armory and lead partner National Black Theatre, together with nine other New York City cultural institutions, will unveil the next phase of the 100 Years | 100 Women initiative.
In partnership with Junebug Productions and the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), sponsored by Crux, Urban Bush Women (UBW) is reconnecting the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) and BOLD (Builder, Organizers, and Leaders through Dance) past participants for an Alumni Convening, themed Gathering Our Stories, Strengthening Our Networks.
We stand in deep solidarity with this statement from our long time partner PISAB. This profound statement aligns with the 35+ years of the work we have been doing and the work we will continue to do.
Urban Bush Women continues to closely monitor developments regarding the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and follow the CDC's guidelines.
Armory to Host Showcase and Celebration of the Commissions Exploring the Complex Legacy of Women’s Suffrage in America. Check out the list of artists announced inside! Congratulations to all!
The Town Hall reveals the first group of names slated to perform at the inaugural Lena Horne Prize for Artists Creating Social Impact event in New York City on Friday, February 28, 2020.
UBW is honored to be apart of the celebration!
Park Avenue Armory & National Black Theatre announces Urban Bush Women as one of ten New York City-based cultural institutions to join 100 Years | 100 Women, a two-part, multidisciplinary initiative marking the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Chanon Judson-Johnson and Samantha Speis, longtime Co-Associate Artistic Directors and Company Members, are promoted to Co-Artistic Directors of the UBW Company. UBW Founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar remains on board as Chief Visioning Partner and Artistic Director of the Organization.
Urban Bush Women (UBW) has named a new cohort of five Choreographic Fellowship Candidates: Maria Bauman, Hope Boykin, Ananya Chatterjea, Stephanie McKee and Ni’Ja Whitson!
UBW is the new Artist-in-Residence at BRIC! Together we will bring Brooklyn a host of cultural events throughout the year:
The NYC premiere of "Hair & Other Stories" Thursday, January 21, 2019 - Saturday, February 9, 2019
Free Monthly Community Dance Classes starting September 18, 2018.
Hair Parties across Brooklyn