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Grant Project

New York, New York

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem

Jazz & Creative Veterans

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem in partnership with with Brooklyn, New York-based Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ) will present a series of four free concerts. Three events will take place at BVSJ’s auditorium and will include an educational component. The fourth concert will be presented outdoors at a park or other location near BVSJ as part of BVSJ’s 2023 Memorial Day celebration. All concerts will be held at physically accessible venues and will feature a jazz band led by or featuring a veteran.
(External link) The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Partner Organization:
Black Veterans for Social Justice
(External link) bvsj.org/
Grant Amount and Tier:
$10,000, Emerging
Grant Period:
2022-2023