The On-Site Performance Program brings live music, dance and theater events to various health and human service facilities, providing hope and wellness through the inspiration and vitality of live performance.

Professional artists represent a wide spectrum of cultures including Caribbean, Latin, Cajun, Polynesian, Italian, African-American, Native American, Jewish, Irish, Russian, Asian and Middle-Eastern. Performances include many diverse music styles such as bluegrass, classical, folk, international, rock `n roll, rap, popular, standard and many different types of dance and theater events as well as circus arts.

This program is made possible by a variety of grants including funding from The New York State Council on the Arts, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Office of Mental Health, and The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Additional support is given by the ASCAP Foundation's Senior Composers Program, whereby prominent senior ASCAP composer / performers share their musical experiences, histories, knowledge and talents with HAI audiences. Also, Music That Heals funds performances for children and teens at facilities for youth with AIDS, shelters, hospitals and recently began performing for hospice patients. Support from the The Howard Bayne Fund enables HAI to provide cultural services to homeless individuals and families.

How do I become an On-Site Performance Artist?

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