"This Side of Paradise"

As stated in the description, No Longer Empty and the artists have taken over two ballrooms, the hallways, a billiards room and 15 former bedrooms. Individual artists are inspired by the history of the home as well the present day contexts. See some of the art work and free public program here: http://www.facebook.com/nolongerempty/photos

As a closing event to "This SIde of Paradise", this is of particular relevance to those interested in the role of art and institutions in our communities. Some museums are engaging in particularly creative programming, education and free admission, or re-imagining how a museum is supposed to look and feel. Others are radically re-thinking “outreach” by producing community-based projects or partnering with reality TV shows. This panel discussion brings museum professionals together to discuss how museums help define community and their role in it, with a specific eye on innovation. Panelists include: • Holly Block of the Bronx Museum of the Arts • Tom Finkelpearl of the Queens Museum of Art • Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum in Harlem • Eugenie Tsai of the Brooklyn Museum This discussion will be moderated by Deborah Fisher, Executive Director of A Blade of Grass, and will allow the audience an inside perspective of the exciting practice of broadening audiences and maintaining lasting community relationships. Please RSVP@nolongerempty.org Location: Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx 167th St on the B, D and 4 Time: 4-6pm