NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the new David Geffen Hall on Monday Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts of $ 550 million.
The reimagined headquarters of the world famous New York Philharmonic opened two years ahead of schedule with expanded access to public space for the community. The project has transformed David Geffen Hall into an illustrious venue that will further enrich New York City as a vibrant destination for culture and the arts.
“The transformation of David Geffen Hall is a perfect addition to one of New York’s premier concert halls at the iconic Lincoln Center,” said Governor Hochul. “Through our well-orchestrated partnership, this project will increase New York’s cultural and economic life with additional jobs, a vibrant community space and a new and improved concert venue two years ahead of schedule. Our Arts Institutions they play a vital role as economic promoters, community centers and cultural anchors, and I am thrilled with all the music New Yorkers will experience and enjoy in this beautiful new home. “
Andempire state development provided $ 6.5 million to support the transformation of David Geffen Hall, including the refurbishment and expansion of approximately 21,000 square feet of public space in and around the hall, which is open to the public without the need for a ticket for the concert:
- The Welcome Center: A 1,680-square-foot space featuring refreshment stations and seating for tickets and information for all Lincoln Center programming.
- The Lobby: The recently expanded lobby has installed a large multimedia screen that provides a digital platform for simultaneous broadcasting of concerts, artwork, digital messages, among other uses.
- The Sidewalk Studio: a multipurpose space open to the public for shows, conferences, lectures, screenings, community programming and more.
With the support of Empire State Development, Lincoln Center has committed to creating 114 new full-time jobs, ranging from box office to stage and security personnel, as well as launching a diversity and arts scholarship program that will provide paid training and mentoring for at least five fellows over a five-year period. period of one year. Lincoln Center is committed to hosting at least 45 days of new free public programming per year for the first five years in public spaces within David Geffen Hall.
Lincoln Center’s renovated David Geffen Hall supports Governor Hochul’s efforts to rebuild and revitalize post-pandemic tourism, which, being the third largest industry in the state, is critical to the economic health of New York City and the state of New York. York. With strong marketing campaigns and record-breaking tourism industry support programs, New York continues to promote the city and state as world-class tourism destinations and promote economic growth and job creation.
