La MaMa, founded in 1961 by Ellen Stewart, is a home for artists of all identities, races, ages, and cultures. At La MaMa, artists are provided with the space, support, and creative freedom to explore new forms of expression and create new works.

La MaMa creates an audience that is an integral part of the creative process. Members of our local and global community, who gather in our physical, digital, and hybrid spaces to see new works, often become the first audience for these pieces. The audience's reaction helps shape the evolution of the work for the artist and is a vital part of the creative ecosystem that La MaMa nurtures.