Support LIC Artists With New Non-Profit Membership

LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — There's a new way to support local artists as of this month.

Culture Lab LIC, an arts non-profit that serves as a rehearsal, performance, and gallery space for local artists, launched a five-tier annual membership program in February ranging from $50 to $1,00 for the year.

Depending on the tier, membership includes swag, $2-off drinks, early exhibition viewings, and discounted show tickets (like a production of William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" by the Queens-based theater troupe, Rude Grooms).

Culture Lab LIC offers most tickets on a sliding scale, including its Tuesday night "LIVE at Culture Lab LIC" concert series; a pay-what-you-will (with suggested $10 donation) recurrent event that viewers can watch at home or in person.

There's also some free events, like a free gallery opening on Feb. 12th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for "A Black Perspective on the Modern World" — the non-profit's next gallery show celebrating the work of Black artists and performers in honor of Black History Month. The show will be open through Feb. 27th.

Per the city's vaccine mandate, everyone who is eligible needs to show proof of vaccination to enter Culture Lab LIC's indoor space, which is located at 5-25 46th Avenue near Gantry Plaza State Park.

To learn more about Culture Lab LIC visit the non-profit's website.