Harlem Biennale (HB) is a new non-profit arts organization in New York (USA), combining a focus on Harlem and Upper Manhattan with community-engaged artistic practices. Harlem Biennale will bring together artists, curators, educators, scholars and the public from Harlem, New York and around the world, to connect with Harlem’s history, geography and diverse communities through innovative multidisciplinary explorations in contemporary art. Harlem Biennale’s model will offer an ongoing program of events, exhibitions, performances, artist residencies and art education leading into each bi-annual event. HB2012, the 1st edition of Harlem Biennale, is scheduled to take place from May 3rd to July 1st, 2012.