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RIP Ann Richards

art4snyc — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:28:07 GMT

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. ------------- 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

art4snyc — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:37:29 GMT

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

art4snyc — Mon, 15 May 2006 19:23:44 GMT

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

art4snyc — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:50:27 GMT

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

art4snyc — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:53:00 GMT

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

art4snyc — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:56:18 GMT

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 http://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

art4snyc — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:12:33 GMT

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...

art4snyc — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:34:10 GMT

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...

art4snyc — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 01:20:32 GMT

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: http://invite.tribe.net/?inviteId=1d516b44-19ad-4811-9060-ee7919b7b3d5