# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Theatre United Design Expo 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Black Theatre United proudly announces the BTU Design Expo 2026 on Friday, May 22, 2026About this EventBlack Theatre United proudly announces the BTU Design Expo 2026, a dynamic gathering celebrating the artistry and innovation shaping the future of theatrical design. Hosted by NYU Tisch School of the Arts, this year’s Expo will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the state-of-the-art John A. Paulson Center in New York City.The 2026 Expo brings together leading theatre designers from across every design discipline alongside emerging and early-career artists for a day of connection, inspiration, and access. Expanding its reach this year, BTU is also spotlighting the essential ancillary artists who support designers and form the backbone of theatrical design teams—opening the door to the full spectrum of creative roles that bring productions to life. All are welcome.Participants will experience an energizing lineup of panel discussions, design demonstrations, small-group conversations, a curated resource session, and an expanded portfolio review creating unparalleled opportunities to engage directly with industry leaders and encounter the work driving the next era of theatrical design. The Expo will open with special welcome remarks from Tony and Academy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell, who will share insights from his groundbreaking career.Open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone passionate about theatre, the Expo is more than an event—it is a vibrant space for communication, collaboration, and community-building. Designers from all backgrounds are invited to connect with established professionals, build peer networks, and step boldly into the future of theatrical design. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0b1b2fb0-1d7b-11f1-bcfe-6393e3a0d4d3-rimg-w523-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/black-theatre-united-design-expo-2026/100001984414833185 - **Event Categories**: Art, Business, Exhibitions, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fblack-theatre-united-design-expo-2026-tickets-1984414833185 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: John A. Paulson Center - **lat**: 40.7266231 - **long**: -73.9975583 - **full address**: John A. Paulson Center, 181 Mercer Street, New York, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Black Theatre United (https://allevents.in/org/black-theatre-united/17749617) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/075cf5da5ddeac7f4b8857373982e3e9196b59217e3135c0e26c6ff566383c45-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773254981 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0bb3d66896c694e3a46b3682c240d91b61d923d3233b9f288058e9457741dfca-rimg-w400-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773254981 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** John A. Paulson Center, 181 Mercer Street, New York, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 25 up to 25 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Black Theatre United - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Art, Business, Exhibitions, Theatre - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Black Theatre United Design Expo 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Black Theatre United Design Expo 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/075cf5da5ddeac7f4b8857373982e3e9196b59217e3135c0e26c6ff566383c45-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773254981", "startDate": "2026-05-22T09:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-22T18:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/black-theatre-united-design-expo-2026/100001984414833185", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "John A. 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