A Great Day: Jazz Is Staten Island – Photoville Installation
Staten Island jazz is taking center stage in a new Photoville installation! Created by Nataki Alexander-Hewling and the HERShot Girls Collective in partnership with Snug Harbor and Universal Temple of the Arts, the incredible local talent in our community is celebrated in A Great Day, a new dynamic public art display. This installation was created for and featured in the recent Photoville Festival.
When:June 17 – September 28, 2026
Where:Gazebo Row
Admission: Free
A Great Day was also created as part of Jazz Is Staten Island. Inspired by Art Kane’s iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photograph, the HERShot girls collective partnered with Snug Harbor and UTA to create a new portrait series featuring Staten Island’s jazz musicians. Snug Harbor in partnership with Universal Temple of the Arts, presents Jazz Is Staten Island, a new music series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. From concerts and exhibitions to scholarly talks and film screenings, Jazz Is Staten Island explores jazz’s vibrant influence on Staten Island, highlighting local artists, historical figures, and significant cultural movements.
Earlier this year, HERShot! launched “Inspired By,” a program led by HERShot! founder Nataki Alexander-Hewling. Under her guidance, young women participants explore new styles and sharpen their creative skills to produce impactful photography.
Community-driven projects, like the Jazz is Staten Island series by Snug Harbor and the Universal Temple of the Arts offer a perfect canvas for the collective. These stories inspire the girls to frame their own unique perspectives and celebrate local culture through their lenses.
Presented by: HERShot! Productions and Photoville, in partnership with PhotoWings
Support for Jazz Is Staten Island provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, the Art Relief Fund, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs with the support of the Mayor and the City Council.
