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The Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School, application to host artist William Pope.L’s “The Black Factory” in Union Square Park
WHEREAS, An application to host artist William Pope.L’s “The Black Factory,” a touring performance-installation on wheels, whose mission is to travel the country encouraging discussion about class and race was presented by The Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School; and
WHEREAS, The event will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm; and
WHEREAS, This is a one time event to be held on the southern section of Union Square Park; and
WHEREAS, There are no corporate sponsors; and
WHEREAS, The New School will pay the performers an honorarium and performers will not accept or solicit gratuities; and
WHEREAS, Those who wish to purchase pieces used in the performance will be directed to contact the artist directly and sales will not be made the day of the event; and
WHEREAS, William Pope.L’s “The Black Factory” has visited cities across the country without conflict or incident; therefore be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of The Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School’s presentation of William Pope.L’s “The Black Factory” to be held in Union Square Park on Saturday, July 22, 2006.
The above resolution passed with a vote of 34 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstention.