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Art For Progress' Arts Education Community provides underserved youth with dynamic artistic programming that promotes reflection and self-expression. By connecting youth with working artists, their communities and each other, we hope to transform the way they see themselves and the world around them.

AFP is Accepting Applications for NY Art Week

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Starting off the New Year, AFP is pleased to be part of the New York Fountain Art Fair after recently participating in the Miami Art Basel’s edition of Fountain Art Fair. With this said, AFP is now accepting applications to … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Philip Simmons

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Life-size, cut-out figures and icons comes to mind when looking at sculptor, Philip Simmons’ works. But, Simmons wants to translate “comments on current American culture and politics, by creating signs that hang from chains or are wall-mounted” through his artworks. … Continue reading →

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Featured Artist: Juan Manuel Parajes

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

  Featured in one of our  “Art in the Morning” segments, we are highlighting Juan Manuel Parajes again, but digging a little deeper into this street collage artist. What best describes his artwork: Unfinished geometric elements, lines intercrossed towards the infinite… … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Akilah Stewart

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

Designer Akilah Stewart, lives with the philosophy of “art as her religion, creativity as her ten commandments and faith in imagination.” This is transparent every piece of accessory or shoe Stewart designs for her line, Sweet N Salty. To view more … Continue reading →

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Featured Artist: Comandante Zero

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

Brooklyn-based Indie band Comandante Zero–composed of Ken White and Dan Freeman–is offering music goers “a new course for electro-funk-dance.” If you live in Williamsburg, then you might be familiar with this duo’s tracks, such as “The Future” or “Give It Up,” which is … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Diane LaRaja

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

Painter, Illustrator, and Art Director, Diane LaRaja, believes “art should be uplifting.” With subjects circling around people and animals, LaRaja’s personal philosophy of art resonates loudly. Felt through the bright, vivid color palettes, also awakens the minds of viewers outside of … Continue reading →

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Featured Artist: Redheadphone

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

More organically said, Redheadphone makes “music you can dance to or stand still and ponder lyrical choices. The idea is to make you bounce, of course.” Based in NYC, this female-fronted band, has climbed the number one position on the commercial … Continue reading →

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Art in the Morning: Dario Yamamoto

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

One word: seductive. With women as his primary subject, artist Dario Yamamoto, illustrates emotion and movement. The ultimate goal is to evoke feeling, which is successfully conquered in every frame of artwork he creates. View more of Yamamoto’s work here. -Heather Liggins

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Join AFP’s Artist Program

Posted on December 30, 2011 by admin

Dear Artists : Bring in the New Year with Art For Progress by becoming a member. Our program offers an endless selection of opportunities from public exposure through events to building and fostering networks from our broad list of connections. Since … Continue reading →

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Art Thought: Occupy Museums and Art Spaces

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

As the year wraps up, and we welcome in 2012 with new hopes and resolutions (that quickly fade after three months), one of the prolific movements-that’s still continuing-transformed not only the economy, but also the art world. What is this ongoing … Continue reading →

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