Leading with Artivism – Written & Spoken Word (virtual)
“Leading with Artivism” is a live monthly interview series, created and curated by Poet Gold in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, featuring a diverse mix of Artivists (Artist Activists) who have taken up the charge through their art to highlight social issues. Participants are invited to ask questions and get an inside look at the hearts and minds of these courageous creatives.
Join Arts Mid-Hudson (virtually) as they talk with artivist Rashad Wright. Wright, a poet, author and playwright, has used his words to explore childhood, adolescents, athletics, sexuality, self-love, and identity. Q&A Session with Poet Gold will lead the evening’s conversation.
“The Low Road: Walking the Walk for Veterans” – A Celebration and Book Reading with Tommy Zurhellen
Join veteran advocate and author Tommy Zurhellen, Hudson River Housing, and special guests for an intimate virtual reading and discussion of Tommy’s new book, The Low Road: Walking the Walk for Veterans. In the summer of 2019, Navy veteran Tommy Zurhellen walked 2,866 miles across America alone to raise awareness on veteran suicide and homelessness in our country. Now everyone can “walk the walk” alongside Tommy and follow his epic journey from start to finish in the exciting memoir that chronicles this one-of-a-kind adventure, The Low Road. There will also be a live giveaway of a copy of the book.