RIP Ann Richards

Ann Richards was a fiesty one, a witty, direct and spirited leader who refered to Dubya as "Shrub" and addressed the 1988 DNC with the memorable description of Poppy Bush "Poor George, he was born with a silver foot in his mouth!"

- She will be missed.

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Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the passing of former Texas Governor Ann Richards:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Richards family as we mourn the loss of a true trailblazer and beloved member of the Democratic Party," said DNC Chairman Howard Dean. "Governor Richards may be best known for her quick wit and sense of humor, but people in Texas know she created the most diverse government in the state's history at the time, fought for public schools and advocated for people struggling with substance abuse problems. Today, we celebrate the life of a woman whose commitment to public service and the people of Texas was as big as her spirit. The country will remember her with fondness and admiration."

Benefit Art Show - Thursday, July 27 & Friday, July 28

If They Come for You in the Morning
Benefit Art Show for Daniel McGowan
Date & Time: 2006-07-27 5:00 PM
Location: ABC No Rio

The show:
Thursday, July 27 & Friday, July 28, 2006
ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St, Lower East Side, NYC
Co-sponsored by Visual Resistance and Family and Friends of Daniel McGowan

Participating artists:
Aaron Cometbus * Andy Singer * Arofish * Asante Riverwind * Benjamin Ferguson * Bill Pierce * Borf * Brandon Bauer * Brandon Neubauer * Celso * Chris Stain * Christopher Cardinale * Colin Matthes * Colin White * Cristy Road * Dark Clouds * Dianne Bowen * Douglas Minkler * Edwin Vazquez * Eric Hauser * Etta Cetera * Fabio Sassi * Franklin Lopez * GIL * GoreB * Infinity * James Leonard * JN Cantor * Judith Supine * Karen Fiorito * Keith McHenry * Lynn Hassan * Magmo the Destroyer * Max Arouse * Minna Eloranta * MOMO * Nicole Schulman * Nik Moore * Pete Yahnke * Peter Kuper * RB827 * Stan Matwychuk * Swoon * Thomas Blanchard * Tod Seelie * V Blanco

The cause:
Daniel McGowan is an environmental and social justice activist, unjustly arrested and charged in federal court on multiple counts of arson, property destruction, and conspiracy, relating to two incidents that occurred in Oregon in 2001. Daniel has asserted his innocence by pleading not guilty to all charges. He is facing a minimum of life in prison if convicted.

Daniel is from New York, and has been an active member of the community, working on diverse projects such as military counter-recruitment, demonstrations against the Republican National Convention, Really Really Free Markets, and supporting political prisoners such as Jeff "Free" Luers and others. Daniel was a graduate student earning a Master's degree in acupuncture and was working at WomensLaw.org, a nonprofit group that helps women in domestic abuse situations navigate the legal system, which is where he was arrested by federal marshals on December 7, 2005.

Daniel had originally been indicted separately, but his arrest comes in the context of a well-coordinated, multi-state sweep of numerous activists by the federal government, who has charged the individuals with practically every earth and animal liberation case left unsolved in the Northwest. Many of the charges, including Daniel's, are for cases whose statute of limitations were about to expire.

Benefit art show for Daniel McGowan
Thursday, July 27 & Friday, July 28, 2006
ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St, Lower East Side, NYC

See you there!
Gil

WM3 WORLDWIDE AWARENESS DAY June 3, 2006

Hello all!

June 3, 2006 marks the 13th anniversary that Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were arrested for murders they did not commit. It is also West Memphis Three Worldwide Awareness Day, the perfect opportunity for supporters to join together and let the world know the truth about their unjust convictions. All over the globe, people will stage concerts, screen Paradise Lost I & II and host benefits to raise money for the WM3's defense funds.

This year what will you do to help free the West Memphis Three?

Please click here:
wm3.org/live/newsevents/newsitem.php
for more information.

Thanks,
Gil

Basic Photography - Art Workshop Sunday 4/30

Come join us for our new workshop series!

In this one day course, you will learn the fundamentals of photography, including learning about tips and technique.
You will also learn basic features of your camera. This workshop is intended for those new to the art of photography.
The instruction fee is on a pay-what-you-can/donation basis.

Basic Photography - Art Workshop Sunday 4/30

Date & Time:
Sunday, April 30, 2006 12:30 PM

Location:
Gotham Fine Art Market
SPARK Art Center
161 West 22nd Street (Near 7th Avenue)
NYC (Chelsea)

To reserve your space/materials, please email today! tribes.tribe.net/art4s
(Plan at least one hour for this event, longer if you'd like to hang out with fellow budding artists.)

Basic Photo Clinic Sunday 3/26

Date & Time: Sunday, March 26, 2006 beginning 11:45 AM
Come join us for our new workshop series!

In this one day course, you will learn the foundations of basic photography concepts plus the care and maintenence of your camera. Is your digital camera ready for your Spring vacation? Are you ready to buy a new camera but don't know your megapixels from your elbow?

Come to our Basic Photo Clinic for instruction in Formats and terminology explained in plain English.

When: 11:45am - Sunday March 26th 2006
Where: Manhattan
Instruction Fee: Pay what you can/Donation basis

Space is limited so write now for reservations & information.

SILK PAINTING 101 - Art Workshop - Sunday 3/19

Art Workshop - SILK PAINTING

Date & Time: Sunday, March 19, 2006 11:30 AM
Location: Chelsea

Come join us for our new workshop series!

In this one day course, you will learn the fundamentals of painting on silk, including learning about resists and the salt technique.
You will also learn how to set your painting so that it is even machine washable.

This is an easy and affordable art that creative spirits of all ages will enjoy.
Everything you will need is included in a $15 materials fee, and you will get to take home your hand-painted "wearable art" creation.
The instruction fee is on a pay-what-you-can/donation basis.

This workshop is intended for those new to the silk painting medium.


To reserve your space/materials, join tribes.tribe.net/art4s today!
(Plan at least one and a half hours for this event, longer if you'd like to hang out with fellow artists and finish your piece.)

Free Gallery Walk - Saturday 3/4

The next gallery walk is this Saturday, March 4th.
We will be meeting in Chelsea at 1pm

The starting point will be at
The SPARK Cafe and Art Center
161 West 22nd Street (just off 7th Avenue)
in Chelsea NYC
Date & Time: Saturday, March 4, 2006 1:00 PM

We will proceed to 3 different galleries within
walking distance of our meet up point. Each walk
will feature different galleries and shows so each
event will be unique.

Response has been evenly split both male and female
and all ages are welcome, however the majority of
respondents have been in their 20s or 30s.

The gallery walk is totally FREE. We only ask that you
have a love of art and a desire to make new friends.

This is a leisurely stroll on a Saturday, so we will
have a flexible schedule and a guide who
will point out locations of interest along the way.

If you know of others who might be interested, please
forward this info to them - the more the merrier!

See you Saturday!
Gil

Let's get together...

This Sunday (2/26) we'll be getting together at 1pm for a little face to face meeting at Spark Cafe & Art Center in Chelsea at 161 West 22nd St. by Seventh Avenue (The 1 train stops at 23rd and 7th - the PATH stops at 23rd and 6th).

I'm trying to organize an informal gallery walk for a Saturday afternoon in March, so if you're interested let me know. We could check out some galleries, talk about art and grab some lunch or a coffee or some drinks or whatever. I'm flexible.

Most importantly I'd like to hear your ideas about what you'd like to do so please join, share, discuss and connect!

Join me...

Hey boys and girls,

I'm moderator of the "ART 4S NYC" tribe, and I think you might want to join it, too.
Art-4s-NYC is a group of like-minded creative people who are interested in discovering emerging artists in the NYC community!

It's also an online discussion group for connecting to the art community and to people who share your interests.

Thanks for supporting the arts,
Gil

To check out the "! ART 4S NYC" tribe, use this URL:
invite.tribe.net/