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7:00-11:00pm
Education, which should be a right, is often a privilege. In this show, we ask artists to consider the disparities that exist in our education system through the lenses of class, school districts, and race. School budgets based on property taxes in some areas are one example of the stratification of schools based on class. The achievement gap between minority students and their white counterparts has increased in recent years due to the reliance on standardized testing and uncertain budgetary constraints. There is a need for educational reform to a system that was developed to reflect white middle class values, instead of the culture where the school is embedded. The development of East Harlem as a community embodies these varying disparities within its educational system. We seek to include work that explores these and other issues related to education and the community of East Harlem. We also aim to include work that is inspired by the dedication that quality educators have shown to their students and to the school community.
disMISSED Opening Reception, Friday, November 18 @ 7:00-11:00PM
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Opening Reception
Art for Change Gallery
7:00-11:00pm
Education, which should be a right, is often a privilege. In this show, we ask artists to consider the disparities that exist in our education system through the lenses of class, school districts, and race. School budgets based on property taxes in some areas are one example of the stratification of schools based on class. The achievement gap between minority students and their white counterparts has increased in recent years due to the reliance on standardized testing and uncertain budgetary constraints. There is a need for educational reform to a system that was developed to reflect white middle class values, instead of the culture where the school is embedded. The development of East Harlem as a community embodies these varying disparities within its educational system. We seek to include work that explores these and other issues related to education and the community of East Harlem. We also aim to include work that is inspired by the dedication that quality educators have shown to their students and to the school community.
Art for Change (AfC) is a non-profit organization that creates innovative art and media programs that inspire people to take an active role in social justice. AfC programs are made possible in part with public funds from the ManhattanCommunity Arts Fund and Fund for Creative Communities, administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council supported by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and NY State Cultural Affairs. AfC programs are also made possible with support from the AfC Board of Directors, and dedicated group of volunteers.
Art for Change is located at 1699 Lexington Ave., Lower Level, (between 106th & 107th St.)
artforchange.org
