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Beyond the Click

When pictures taken over long periods are compiled into a single project, they become much more powerful than viewed one at a time. Preserving cultures using visual arts captures the emotions of the times in ways words alone cannot measure. 

Feel the Energy of Growth

This event allowed you to feel the power of growth.  Plants played music for the creative mind to come out and play.  Working with the soil reconnected our souls to the Earth.

Just Dance

Dances for all occasions and cultures were combined with wine to create a unique presentation that made a wide audience feel good.  

The Seeds of Flowers

Taking our emotions and turning them into art is precisely what was on display at this exhibit.  The workshop shared the workings behind the journey from emotions to art in a fun and interactive way.

Hollywood Lights

The lights of Hollywood shine brighter when all voices are told.  This event showcased the talent and perseverance of the many talented misrepresented people of color.

Join Us for Some Laughs

Take a well-deserved break from the stress in your life with some history of comic relief provided by people who themselves faced obstacles and barriers to make people laugh.

History and Heritage

Honoring and Celebrating Drs Gordon

Honoring and Celebrating Drs Gordon

Learn about the rich history and heritage of our community through this educational program offered by The Finkelstein Memorial Library and The Gordon Center for Black Culture and Arts.

Honoring and Celebrating Drs Gordon

Honoring and Celebrating Drs Gordon

Honoring and Celebrating Drs Gordon

Words can not begin to capture the magnitude of the contributions of Drs Susan and Edmund Gordon.  The lives touched, changed, shaped, enriched, and influenced by their work are vast and the lessons they taught are everlasting.  The Finkelstein Memorial Library and CEJJES Institute provided a wonderful opportunity  to pay tribute to lives well lived.

Susan and Edmund W. Gordon Tribute Video

black history month 2023

martin luther king jr. day 2023

Family Unity on Display

One of Our Original Members Found Us

One of Our Original Members Found Us

We were a sponsor at the MLK Unity Day Celebration.  The Gordon Center had a table at the event and placed an Ad in the Journal.  Enjoyed being in the community and Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” Speech. The theme was “Yesterday's Dream Deferred Today’s Dream Come True”.  Barbara S. Williams and Great Grandson Masai Williams teamed up to encourage membership. 

One of Our Original Members Found Us

One of Our Original Members Found Us

One of Our Original Members Found Us

Michele Paraison stopped by to show her face and let us know she still supports the Gordon Center.

Let us make this a year of service.

One of Our Original Members Found Us

Let us make this a year of service.

Say Hello to and smile at five strangers

Compliment the first three people you see today

Make sure people feel seen and heard

Leave a kind server the largest tip you can afford

List things you love about a family member or friend

Send a thank you note to your local firefighter

Take flowers or baked goods to nurses

Donate blood

Spread some encouragement online





Oil and Water October 2022

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and filmmaker

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and filmmaker

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and filmmaker

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and filmmaker

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and filmmaker

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and film maker

The screening of moving storytelling by people defending Mother nature on the front lines  who experience the trauma first-hand was followed by a lively discussion with  Ramapo Lenape Water Protector Aaron Davis 

Filmmaker Brooklyn Demme shared his experiences in making the film.

Barbara Williams and Daly Flanagan introduced panelist and filmmaker

Filmmaker Brooklyn Demme shared his experiences in making the film.

It was heartwarming to witness so many young people in attendance and asking thoughtful questions.

Charles White: Influences Exhibit April 2022

Opening Night

 Celebrating the opening of the Charles White: Influences exhibition at the Rockland Center for the Arts. Daly Flanagan, director was presented an award recognizing 75 years of service in the County of Rockland by Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick. Sharing this honor with her are Barbara Williams, Gordon BCA, Judah Fournier ,photographer, Barbara Galazzo, curator, Newton Paul, artist and other staff members who contributed to making this event awesome. 

"See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize" Exhibition Collette V. Fournier

"See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize" Exhibition Collette V. Fournier

"See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize" Exhibition Collette V. Fournier

Collette V. Fournier's spoke about her photographic work and hosted a virtual lecture sharing the adventures she  had while searching for her roots.  With camera in tow she captured interesting events, people and places in her travels around the globe.

The Legacy of Charles White Panel Discussion

"See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize" Exhibition Collette V. Fournier

"See, Observe, Think, Reflect, Internalize" Exhibition Collette V. Fournier

Dr. Edmond Gordon, Dr.  Halima Taha, Alonzo Adams and Dionis Ortiz were panelist who provided a stimulating conversation around the influence of Charles White's work. 

Influences Gale Fulton Ross

Influences Gale Fulton Ross

Influences Gale Fulton Ross

Gale Fulton Ross cites Charles White as one of many influencers on her work.  Her work  "Mother Crucifix", she writes "I painted this as a tribute to all struggling Black Mothers...we grow old and tired bending like trees in the wind.  We don't break." 

Family Day

Influences Gale Fulton Ross

Influences Gale Fulton Ross

Artist  of all levels enjoyed a day with their family.  Kanitra Perrault lead workshops for families to find their artistic flow.  Light refreshments and transportation were provided to remove some barriers that may take away from the artistic creativity we are all born with.

Enjoying the Art

Influences Gale Fulton Ross

Enjoying the Art

People from all walks of life came to see how artist express themselves.  And perhaps be inspired by the works of art.

The Power of Art

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Enjoying the Art

A diverse group of people came together under one roof to share a common interest.  Refreshing!

Family Bonding

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

A great way to bond without saying a word.  Just get lost in the art.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

From the institutions and organizations who loaned the Charles White:  Influences Exhibition material, to the organizations who provided the funding to make the events possible, to the Artists who shared their talent, to the staff at the Rockland Center for the Arts, and to the folks who came to see the exhibitions and participate in the events we deeply appreciate your time and interest.  And lastly, a special thank you to all those not mentioned above but who played a part in making the Charles White:  Influences Exhibition a success. 

Dr. Gordon Turns 100! June 2021

Edmund W. Gordon Centennial Conference Closing Ceremony.  Featuring remarks by Professor Edmund W. Gordon and his friends, family and former students.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRRXpVrwMuU


 "Jun 10, 2021 — Dr. Gordon turns 100 years old this month, and celebrations are underway across the country. " Celebrating A Centenarian: Dr. Edmund Gordon, SPA/MA '50 ...https://www.american.edu › Alumni › News 


"At 100 years old, Edmund Gordon thinks the key to schooling starts at home. "

The Washington Post on line, education › 2021/06/13 › 



Photographs told the story of precious moments honoring Dr. Edmund Gordon's work.

Co-sponsored THEater

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

A play by Samuel Harps is based on the true story of the first black theater company established in New York in 1821, and the first to perform Othello with a Negro actor. 

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

Dedicated cast members hard at work

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

Over 100 theatergoers stood to show their appreciation of the performance.

Clover

The Death of King Shotaway

The Death of King Shotaway

Award-Winning Woman’s Prison Drama

Inspired by the true story of the first woman to give birth in prison.

Written by Samuel Harps

Antigone on Robben island: Mandela Takes the Stage

 A play written by Samuel HarpsCo-producers Bill Batson, and Janey Tannenbaum.  "Antigone on Robben island: Mandela Takes the Stage," explores how humans survive in the most difficult circumstances. 

CAST

Left to right: Keith Bulluck (as Nelson Mandela), Kevin Barksdake, Steve Allen (kneeling) and

John DeBlasio from the production of "Antigone on Robben Island: Nelson Mandela Takes

the Stage." (Photo: Contributed)

CAST

Left to right: Richard Troiano (kneeling) Rick Levi (standing), Steve Allen (kneeling) John DeBlasio (background) Keith Bulluck (standing), in a scene from "Antigone on Robben Island: Mandela Takes the Stage." (Photo: Contributed)

Community events

Beyond The Wall

Beyond The Wall is an extensive art experience centering on the Black and brown people of Spring Valley, New York. It features visual artwork, live performances, poetry, dance, and all art has to encompass. 

Congratulations to Marc I. Pessin

Well-deserved acknowledgment of his unwavering commitment to social justice and the depth of his knowledge, resources, and creativity he freely gives to make life better for others.

The Centenary Year celebration

About Charles White

 

Charles Wilbert White, Jr. (April 2, 1918 – October 3, 1979) was an American artist known for his chronicling of African American related subjects in paintings and murals. White's best known work is The Contribution of the Negro to American Democracy, a mural at Hampton University. In 2018, the centenary year of his birth, the first major retrospective exhibition of his work was organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Modern Art.

From 1964 to his death in 1979, White was on the faculty at Otis College of Art and Design (then known as Otis Art Institute), eventually serving as Chair of the Drawing Dept. While  at Otis, he was a beacon for young African American artists who came to study with him, among them Alonzo Davis, David Hammons, and Kerry James Marshall.

An elementary school has been named after him and is located on the former Otis College campus.

From Wikipedia


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