Tags archives: Statik Vision
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6 years ago
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So many exciting things have been going on in the world of Art for Progress’ Arts and Music Education Program. We have been helping young people throughout the city to cultivate their artistic expression and proudly watching that effort bear fruit. Our continuing school and after school programs provide opportunities for students to learn skills and form friendships and alliances while our community efforts give those students and others real life experience through performing, showing work, and recording music. We are honored to have received two grants this spring, as well, which will help our ongoing mission to make sure arts stay in public schools despite consistent budget cuts.
This has been a landmark year for Art for Progress’ Arts and Music Education Programs. Our music programs at Humanities Preparatory Academy, The James Baldwin School, and Hudson High School for Learning Technologies have been developing astonishing talent; and our visual arts programs at Forsyth Satellite Academy and Essex Street Academy continue to expose students to new perspectives on fine arts and design.
We’re especially proud of the work we’ve done developing the bands in the AFP Young Adult Music Enrichment and Recording Program. Statik Vision is now a staple on the NYC rmusic scene, and their album release was featured in a photo essay in the New York Times’ Lens section showcasing the Bronx punk art scene. Big Sweater and Bad Faces got to play alongside musical heavyweights Nels[...]
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10 years ago
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UkrX_ikRUY
Sunday, May 24th at The Bowery Electric
Memorial Day Weekend we're kicking off the season properly with an incredible line-up of some of NYC's best bands, performers and DJ's on two levels.
ROCK, FUNK, HIP HOP, ELECTRONICA, AMERICANA
DOWNSTAIRS: Live Music: $9 Advance Tickets, $10 at the door
XNY, Soul Khan, Blythe Sword, Bad Faces, Digital Diaspora, Statik Vision
UPSTAIRS: Live Music until 10pm, DJ's til late: NO COVER
MAP ROOM: Graham Norwood and Amy Miles
DJ's: Sameer & Gatto - 10pm til late
Hosted by Art for Progress, Doors: 7pm, Music: 7:30pm
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