Art for Change 
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Address: 1699 Lexington Ave., Basement North, New York, NY 10029
Phone: 212.348.7044 Fax: 212.348.7044
Web site: www.artforchange.org Email: artforchangeinfo@gmail.com

Description:
Art for Change is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating prejudice and racism by promoting collaboration and cooperation among artists from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. The organization primarily serves Spanish Harlem, however, it is inclusive of all boroughs in an effort to attract people from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to serve as a platform of support for these artists by providing resources, enhancing artistic development and creating professional opportunities while advancing the cause of ethnic and racial integration of mainstream art and empowering communities through their art.

Type of Organization/Individual:
Applying for Not-for-Profit

Programs:
Through a review process, project themes that are consistent with the mission of Art For Change are chosen, and then developed to completion by member artists. Support is provided for planning, grant application and administration, and project promotion. Participants are selected based on the organizational goal of collaboration among differing ethnic and racial backgrounds. The artists meet regularly and specific tasks are distributed among project members. Projects may be in any artistic discipline. ::www.artforchange.org is an online community that provides a variety of resources for artists::Voz Visual (Visual Voice) E-Magazine for free expression about art.::We intend to publish a very informative, stimulating, resourceful and entertaining magazine that showcases the collaborative efforts of artists through the Internet.::Art for Change partners with community organizations to facilitate cooperation among diverse ethnic and racial groups. ::Video and film projects using the media to enhance self expression. Programs partner with community non-profits led by video and film artists. ::Education High-Mike brings the arts to young adults::ESL Classes through the arts::PAR-Projects against racism::The Art Exchange Art Gallery exhibitions at corporate sites with ethnic and social themes.

Project Examples:
1. My Country, my roots (2000, Bolivia) a folk music and poetry recital that unified prominent and emerging artists and focused on the theme of being indigenous. ::2. Art Beats (2001, New York) a music and poetry fest::3. Voz Visual E-Magazine::4. Race on Video

Published Materials:
Art Beats 2001-covered by "The Unbelievable Show," channel 67.

Boroughs Served:
::Bronx::Brooklyn::Manhattan::Queens::

Area Served:
::NY City::

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Staff:
::Volunteers::

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Contact:
C. Eliana Godoy, Founder

Subject Areas:
::Advocacy::Public Art::Technical Assistance::Cultural Heritage::Economic Development::Volunteers::Mentoring::Exhibitions::Publications::

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