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The Arts Initiative helps connect you with incredible arts experiences.

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Passport to Performances

Get FREE student tickets to performances at world-class NYC venues! Sign up for email notifications about ticket giveaways here.

Free Museums

Students can explore over 30 NYC museums for free, from MoMA to the Morgan Library, through Passport to Museums.

Discounts

Museum Discounts

Get free admission to museums around NYC.
Performance Discounts

Get free and discounted tickets from On Sale at the TIC and more.
ArtsLink

Faculty: Connect your classroom to the arts.

For Students

Student Arts Grants

Planning a project? Apply for a grant.
Passport to Performances

Get free tickets to performances from world-class NYC venues.
Ticket Your Event

Recognized student groups: request event ticketing through the TIC.

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Upcoming Events

July 5

Nightly Met Opera Streams

Watch opera masterpieces online for free during the Met's temporary closure.