THE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE CONSERVANCY AT SAINT PETER’S
Giving future to modernist art and architecture in midtown Manhattan.
Investing in important cultural and community programs throughout New York City.
The Arts and Architecture Conservancy at Saint Peter’s is a non-religious, non-profit organization, dedicated to fostering community and giving a vibrant future to modernist art and architecture, the landmark Saint Peter’s Church at Citicorp Center (1977). Among our programs are our Jazz on the Plaza series; a weekly food & nutrition program and legal aid for persons in need; rotating public art galleries and architectural programs hosted in the public spaces of Saint Peter’s.
We reach people from all walks of life — across languages, cultural heritage and socio-economic condition. Nearly all of what we offer is free-of charge thanks to generous donors large and small, foundations, corporate philanthropy and planned giving.
The work of architects Hugh Stubbins and Easley Hamner with designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli, Saint Peter’s was designated as a NYC landmark in 2016 for its architectural significance and innovation in urban planning. The building includes unprecedented public space, houses outstanding examples of Modern and contemporary art, and is a hub of performing arts, cultural, and civic life.
Saint Peter’s is rich in history, iconic in architecture, design, and the arts, and dedicated to the life of the city. This place is one of bold welcome and persistent service to those in need. This place is a home for many nestled in the busy landscape of midtown.
After facing devastation in the past three years with a global pandemic and flooding from a city water main break, the Conservancy is poised to help restore, renew and embolden a promising future for this NYC landmark.
In addition to helping secure funding for the preservation of Saint Peter’s architecture, the Conservancy supports and enables public arts and cultural programming in the building’s Theatre, Community Hall, meeting rooms, music studios, it’s Vignelli-designed Sanctuary and outdoor Plaza.