FUEL FOR THE FIRE: the intersections of art and activismAI Firefly is currently developing an intensive two-day workshop series for high school students, tentatively scheduled for May 6-7, 2006, and we're looking for volunteers!
We're commissioning! Want to help?Amnesty International Firefly Project is developing a commission for the creation of a new public art, film, public performance, or new media project that addresses issues related to one of four current AIUSA campaigns.
No one signs up to become a slaveIn collaboration with the Amnesty International Women's Human Rights Action Team, Safe Horizon, Tonic, Exit Art and Isadora Productions, Firefly Project presented a series of events to raise awareness about human trafficking in New York City, one of the major ports of entry for trafficking networks in the United States.
The Peekskill ProjectLast fall, Amnesty International Firefly Project members served as jurors for the Peekskill Project, an annual public art exhibition in Peekskill.
Jailhouse DrawingsOpening Reception: May 19th, 7PM
Amnesty International Firefly Project, the Columbia Human Rights Law Review and ABC No Rio present an exhibition of drawings by prisoners from around the country and a series of Thursday-night events on prisoners rights.
And So Forth: A Post-Inaugural AssemblyOn January 22-23, 2005, AI Firefly joined with Theaters Against War and Art Is Permitted Everywhere to host a gathering of over 200 New York City artists and activists to reaffirm local commitment to arts activism, strengthen ties among members of New York City's artist-activist community, and address ongoing social justice concerns.
