“If an artist is rejected, they should do more.” -RIP Walter Robinson who coined the phrase Zombie Formalism.

Photo: cross section of a blade of grass as seen by a good microscope. In these dark days of "Dark Enlightenment" we must not lose sight of the Spectacular Unseen. What do you see in this blade of grass? I see Love, Fun and Togetherness. Join us Monday @ Acker Awards 155 1st Ave

"Artists are the voice of the people. Artists use art work to propose solutions, raise awareness, and inspire action." - Ackers 2025

Our free afterschool, Saturday and summer programs nurture, educate and empower the great women of tomorrow! Happy #WomensDay2025 Day!

Education is about “The Creative Process,” - the ability to drive “to the heart of every answer and expose the question the answer hides.” - James Baldwin

Remember the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Tuesday; A tragedy at Greene St. and Washington Sq Park - The doors were locked, No escape for the young girls who worked in 11 hours a day. #workers mailchi.mp/villagepreserv…

Falls of Schaffhausen - John Ruskin - Now on view on Level 3, Room 3610, University Teaching Gallery Harvard Art Museums -- on loan from The Fogg -- THE ART OF LOOKING MediumWatercolor, gouache, and brown ink on gray-beige wove paper, darkened.

We are honored to bring free art and music to children who have little or no art and music in their public schools. We teach math and science using painting, dancing, music and theater.

My NEA proposal was one of greatest ideas I've ever had: A rolling cultural think tank where master artists would travel to the most dangerous and vulnerable neighborhoods in the US, teach and perform and inspire children to think big, stay in school and say no to drugs & gangs

Equine Affaire Educational Program - Pat Parelli on Horse Psychology 101 youtu.be/aAFKxsjpyoY?si… via YouTube

Sam Jackson of Sail Rockaway in the Rockaway Times rockawaytimes.com/come-sail-away…

Friday the New York City Council and Mayor Adams struck a deal on the FY2026 budget, which permanently restores and baselines $41 million for arts education in NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) and adds an additional $4 million for arts programs for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you!

Fundraiser for Foundation for New American Art! facebook.com/donate/1782457…

Thank you to all who bought TShirts to support our free afterschool music programs. phoebelegere.com/store - the money goes directly to Foundation for New American Art.

Chief Shirley Hook growing Cowasuck Abenaki Corn in Vermont. youtube.com/watch?v=v5J3e7… - Late today I'll post the story of my Abenaki Calais Flint Corn garden.

GM fellow nonprofits and cultural organizations! If you are still active on X give us a GM please! @Nyundergroundmuseum is our handle - since 2008 - when Twitter was so new, fresh and exciting. We are now the Foundation for New American Art. A US corporation dedicated to #arted

We are looking for YOU to help us support our free afterschool programs. Our students live in food insecure and hi risk environments. We provide stability, belonging, mentorship and nutrition. Help us! #GivingTuesday Our Rachel Jenkins grant was cut in half. Help us continue our work!

I enjoyed Mr. Melvin, the new movie by TROMA - They use my song Turn to Me in the movie.