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The Irish Arts Center presents an impressive range of mostly contemporary art in many forms at its small but vibrant home in the heart of New York's Hell's Kitchen (a neighborhood also known as Clinton). The gallery mounts exhibitions of painting and photography by contemporary Irish and Irish-American artists; there are classes in acting, dancing, filmmaking, music, creative writing, Gaelic language and Celtic history; and a 73-seat theater features three dramatic productions a year, as well as film screenings, lectures and literary readings.

The center also sponsors a traditional Irish music festival every year at an outdoor site. Members stay apprised of the center's diverse activities and other events in the region related to Irish culture through Irish Arts, the quarterly publication, and the Web site.

Program for Seniors
The Irish Arts Center Ceili Band is often booked to play at senior centers.

• Directions: Subway: C, E to 50th Street. M50 bus stops at 49th Street; M11 bus stops at 50th Street.

• ADA Compliant Restrooms
• Disability Access: Wheelchair accessible
• Disability Assistance: Print transcripts are sometimes available for theater events.

Get involved with Irish Arts Center/An Claidheamh Soluis

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Donations through Irish Arts Center/An Claidheamh Soluis's Web site
• Memberships: IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call (212) 757-3318, x204 Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm.