LIC Artists (LIC-A) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts advocacy organization founded by artists and incorporated in 1986 in Long Island City, Queens. It runs a member art space with rotating exhibitions, hosts artist talks and curatorial discussions, and organizes the annual LIC Arts Open festival along with life-drawing workshops, open calls, and member salons. The organization describes its mission as building the most vibrant art community in New York City by supporting visual artists and creative professionals working in the neighborhood.