The Culture Warriors: empowering the creative community

Full Spectrum and Dance Theater Workshop present

THE CULTURE WARRIORS:

A Panel Discussion with Six Stakeholders on the Front Lines of Fighting for the Arts

November 6, 2008, 6:30-9:30pm @ Dance Theater Workshop/ FREE

On November 6, 2008, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Full Spectrum and Dance Theater Workshop will present THE CULTURE WARRIORS, a panel discussion with six stakeholders on the front lines of fighting for the arts. Panelists Patricia Cruz [Executive Director, Harlem Stage], Robert Elmes [Founder/Director, Galapagos Art Space], Arana J. Hankin, [Assistant Secretary for Cultural & Economic Development, Office of NYS Governor David A. Paterson], Ruby Lerner [Executive Director, Creative Capital], and Amy Sadao [Executive Director, Visual AIDS], together with Karen Brooks Hopkins [President, BAM], the panel’s moderator, will address the question, "Given the current economic crisis, how do we mobilize the creative community to action?"

This free event will begin with a screening of The Port Huron Project, a series of reenactments of protest speeches from the New Left movements of the 1960s and '70s, by director Mark Tribe. porthuronproject.blip.tv

Schedule of Events

6:30 film screening of The Port Huron Project

7:00 panel discussion

8:00 audience Q&A

9:00 mingle

Dance Theater Workshop

219 West 19th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues, Chelsea)

212-691-6500

1/9 to 18th St, or 2/3, F, L and A/C/E to 14th St

Says Full Spectrum co-founder Danny Simmons, “There is no economic bail-out for cash strapped cultural institutions. As we teeter on the brink of ecological and economic devastation it is vitally important that the arts are available to brighten this gray landscape. The Culture Warriors on this panel will explore new and innovative techniques for empowering the creative community.”

Full Spectrum is a multidisciplinary forum where cutting-edge creators discuss the ideas and experiences behind their work. The series gives audiences an intimate look at the creative process, while exploring complex social issues through a prism of arts and culture. Full Spectrum was developed by musician/event producer Brian Tate, and painter/gallery owner/philanthropist Danny Simmons [Co-founder, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation].