A community arts center in downtown Jamaica with free galleries and youth classes in visual art, music, dance and theater. JCAL also produces the Queens International Children's Festival.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Gallery hours Tue-Sat; see website for class schedule
Gallery free to visit; class fees vary
Open Tue–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 3–17.
Gallery free to visit; class fees vary
Tuesday: 10 AM–9 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–9 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–9 PM · Friday: 10 AM–9 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–9 PM. Gallery hours Tue-Sat; see website for class schedule
161-04 Jamaica Ave, 11432, Queens.
Yes. Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning: jcal.org, or call (718) 658-7400.
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