Arts & Culture

Curiosity brings our community together — through history, culture, music, and art. Explore programs designed to inspire learning, connection, and creativity.

Two elderly men engaged in a conversation, one standing and the other sitting. The man standing has white hair, glasses, a dark blazer, and is holding a booklet or magazine. The man sitting has gray hair, glasses, and is smiling while also holding the booklet. They are in an indoor setting with a plain light-colored wall in the background.

The Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture

Rooted in Jewish heritage and open to the broader community, the Dr. Esther Grushkin Center for Arts + Culture brings people together through performances, exhibitions, lectures, and special events that inspire curiosity and conversation.

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Two elderly men playing recorders while sitting at music stands in a room. One man has long gray hair and glasses, the other has a beard and is wearing a yarmulke and a striped sweater.

The Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute

For more than 50 years, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has helped Staten Islanders discover the joy of music—offering private lessons, ensembles, and classes for musicians of every age and skill level, as well as bringing world-class musicians to perform at the JCC.

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Four people smiling and posing for a photo at an art gallery with paintings on the wall behind them.

Art @ the J

Our gallery showcases rotating exhibits by local artists, bringing fresh perspectives and original work to the JCC community throughout the year.

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