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Long Island Arts Alliance presents
A Musical
Celebration
of Roger Tilles
For the arts.
For education.
For Long Island.
Celebrate Roger’s extraordinary lifetime of service while investing in the future of Long Island’s creative community.
A featured performance from The Knights and a short biographical documentary by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Waldo Cabrera bring Roger’s legacy to life, alongside Long Island’s young voices.
Long Island Arts Alliance
Long Island’s regional arts service organization.
Long Island Arts Alliance strengthens and represents the arts across Nassau and Suffolk by providing advocacy, research, and coordinated leadership for organizations, artists, and creative businesses.
Our work is guided by four pillars:
Research & Advocacy
Equipping the sector with data and policy tools to influence decision-making and increase public and private investment in the arts.
Visibility & Promotion
Amplifying the voices, programs, and contributions of our members to raise awareness and public support for the arts.
Learning & Connection
Convening the creative sector to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen our creative ecosystem.
Opportunities & Access
Creating entry points for emerging talent, connecting communities with arts experiences, and supporting equitable access to creative resources.
Announcing the Class of 2027
Twenty years of Scholar-Artists!
Meet the Class of 2027 and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Long Island students in academics and the arts.
Meet the awardeesOpportunities to grow
Upcoming programs
Practical learning and meaningful connections for Long Island’s creative community.
For grant seekers
LI Grants Academy
Build stronger proposals, supporting materials, and grant readiness for upcoming opportunities.
View the workshops →Accessibility webinar
Digital Access for Arts Organizations
Learn practical steps for making digital programs and communications more accessible.
Learn more →Creative resources
Creative Reuse
Connect with reusable materials and creative opportunities that support artists, educators, and community-based projects.
Learn more →LIAA in the news
Long Island’s creative sector is making news.
LI oyster farm, arts group give shells new life
Read the story →Arts economy grows, but funding lags on Long Island
Read the story →Preparing students to succeed in Long Island’s creative economy
Read the story →Explore Long Island
Find your creative community.
Arts & Culture Calendar
Performances, exhibitions, festivals, workshops, and more across Nassau and Suffolk.
Member Directory
Meet the organizations and cultural institutions at the heart of Long Island’s arts sector.
Arts Job Bank
Find current employment opportunities and connect with the region’s creative workforce.