In a collaboration with the Ross Park Zoo, eight artists with the Dept of Public Art are painting a Parade of Animals along the wall leading to the entrance to the Zoo. Artists submitted designs in August based on animals that are in Zoo's collection and 8 designs were chosen. They will prep Sept 18-19th and will be painting Sunday Sept. 20th from 11 am to 3 … [Read more...] about DPA Painting Murals at the Ross Park Zoo
Politics and Art in September
The Cooperative Gallery 213 is featuring a unique family collaboration, as MaryRose, Judy Salton, and their granddaughter Karissa explore different themes, including art and politics. The exhibits open First Friday September 4th, 2020 and continues through September 26th every Saturday from 11 am- 3 pm and by appointment with the artists (call 607 7243462 or … [Read more...] about Politics and Art in September
Not Normal: Art in the Age of Trump
Call To Artists -- NOT NORMAL: Art in the Age of Trump Deadline September 25th: Each fall, since 2016, ArtRage Gallery and Building Company Theater have partnered to create NOT NORMAL: Art in the Age of Trump. We’re back at it again, calling for all types of performance art! On October 24, 2020 ArtRage will open their virtual gallery doors for … [Read more...] about Not Normal: Art in the Age of Trump
Call for Artists: Murals at the Zoo
CALL FOR ARTISTS - ANIMAL MURALS AT ROSS PARK ZOO, BINGHAMTON, NY w/ DPADeadline for Proposals: August 28thThe Dept. of Public Art and Ross Park Zoo are collaborating on a colorful animal mural that will welcome guests to the zoo! The mural will be installed between September 18th to September 20th during an Arts Adventure event happening at the zoo. The … [Read more...] about Call for Artists: Murals at the Zoo
WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY
What would Rod Serling say about his neighborhood park. Who would even consider damaging or destroying a park, especially one for ALL children. (Recreation Park) Was the person(s) deprived or seeking revenge? In vengence, an eye for an eye, there is no resolution to a problem; it just continues on like Israel/Palestine or one religion or political … [Read more...] about WHAT WOULD ROD SERLING SAY
CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi during the US Civil War she was destined to become one of the earliest famous black woman during a life centered on combating prejudice and violence. Her father was the son of his master who allowed him to do a carpenter apprenticeship. There he met Ida’s mother who was the cook. His … [Read more...] about CRUSADER FOR JUSTICE
Response to Garner’s ‘Tough on Crime’
The following is a media release from Truth Pharm The People’s Protection Plan Coalition Respond to Jason Garnar’s “Tough on Crime” Rhetoric Update: July 29, 2020 (Binghamton, NY) On Friday, July 24th, 2020, representatives of the People’s Protection Plan Coalition, a multi-county partnership spanning the Southern Tier, held a press conference on … [Read more...] about Response to Garner’s ‘Tough on Crime’
DPA to paint Murals at the Zoo
The Dept of Public Art is joining forces with the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park to paint murals of zoo animals this coming September. Plans are still afoot but DPA is looking for artists to help with the project. There will be stipends. For more information keep an eye on the Dept of Public Art Facebook page, or email deptofpublicart@gmail.com. … [Read more...] about DPA to paint Murals at the Zoo
Before Martin L. King, Jr was Ella Baker
Before Martin L. King, Jr was Ella Baker (1903-1986) She believed that in order to be effective organizers in a community, activists had to form relationships, build trust, and engage in a democratic process of decision making together with community members. The goal was to politicize the community and empower ordinary people. She condemned elitism … [Read more...] about Before Martin L. King, Jr was Ella Baker
Demands for a People’s Protection Plan
(Binghamton, NY) The People’s Protection Plan Coalition (Citizen Action of the Southern Tier, Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier, Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow, Truth Pharm, and representatives from organizations from Tioga, Cortland, Chenango, Delaware, and Tompkins counties) will respond to the dangerous package of legislation proposed by the New … [Read more...] about Demands for a People’s Protection Plan
