Heather Layton and Brian Bailey are current artists in residence @ Grand Central Art Center.
Throughout 2014, a vast network of artists, musicians, dancers, authors, filmmakers, and community members from around the globe are celebrating the independence days of 59 countries that once gained freedom from British rule. The most important part of the project is that they are all celebrating for countries OTHER than their own. As part of this project, Heather and Brian will be celebrating Burma’s 66th independence day on JANUARY 4TH at GCAC by giving away 66 hand-painted lanterns. Stop by during Art Walk to select yours!
Find more information about the 59 Days of Independence Project HERE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/59-Days-of-Independence/317296465078563
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[…] ended with the arrival of artists and educators Heather Layton and Brian Bailey from Rochester, NY. Heather and Brian were here for a second visit in the […]
[…] grew up between Koindu (Sierra Leone) and the American Midwest). He was inspired by New York artist Heather Layton’s “59 Days of Independence” project, a call to artists to celebrate a country other than their own on the date of that other […]
[…] Earlier this year, Heather Layton and Brian Bailey joined us as artists in residence, here to realize programs through their current project 59 Days of Independence. Throughout 2014, a vast network of artists, musicians, dancers, authors, filmmakers and community members from around the globe are celebrating the independence days of 59 countries that once gained freedom from British rule. The most important part of the project is that they are all celebrating for countries OTHER than their own. In January, they celebrated Burma’s 66th independence day on JANUARY 4TH at GCAC by giving away 66 hand-painted lan…. […]