Center for Art, Research and Alliances

CARA was developed over a five-year research period in dialogue with artists, curators, writers, publishers, researchers, and other cultural workers who share a vision for a just future in and through the arts. During this period, CARA was known as New York Consolidated and published its earliest books under that imprint.

Manuela Moscoso joined CARA in 2021 as the inaugural Executive and Artistic Director.

CARA is certified by Working Artists and the Greater Economy ( W.A.G.E. ). This certification is the first model of its kind and the first in the U.S. to establish a sector-wide minimum standard for compensation, as well as clear guidelines regarding the value of artistic labor.