G.A.P. to participate in New York City’s First-Ever Social Justice Artists’ Convening

G.A.P. is excited to be a part of the first Social Justice Artists' Convening planed by the Social Justice Artists' Collaborative on Wednesday, September 21. The day-long convening will bring together NYC-based arts organizations, artists, and supporting funders in an unprecedented opportunity to create community among those doing work at the intersection of arts and social justice. Through cutting-edge, star-studded performances and dynamic workshops designed to mobilize for impact, the goal of this unprecedented gathering by artists working with low-income communities is to ensure that those most affected by injustice have creative supports and networks for generating change.

“This work matters right now because art is not a luxury. It is an essential element of creating and sustaining equitable conditions,” said Iris Morales, Executive Director of the Union Square Awards and a co-sponsor of the Social Justice Artists’ Convening. “We have come together with the intent of sharing best practices and developing a network that supports social justice work and the sustainability of our arts, culture, artists, and organizations.”

To keep the momentum going following a high-energy and sold-out day, the Social Justice Artists' Collaborative is hosting “Performance Artivism! A Cultural Evening of Visual Art & Performance with Heart, Soul and Guts!” FREE of boundaries, FREE of mind and FREE of charge, Performance Artivsm! is set of high-voltage cultural performances open to the public starting 7:30pm. Emceed by Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, the evening of live performances feature Bryonn Bain, Yalini Dream, Climbing Poetree and Angel Rodriguez with percussionists.  For more event info see Facebook and El Museo del Barrio.

RSVP is suggested.