SVP made a strong showing at the street artist rally today in Chelsea, with more than two dozen SVP staff, interns, and members turning out. Outside (where the art vendors showed their creativity and strength) was more fun and empowering than inside the hearing, where the suit-and-tie set lied about congestion and “dangerous conditions.” We got some great press — SVP member Alexandria Diaz, who sells her art in Union Square Park, got quoted on 1010 Wins (here) and WNYC radio (here) – and did our best. We’ll see what happens now.
See the photos and read our testimony. Its not too late to sign the online petition. And, by the way, for all the snobs who like saying those are not “real” artists, we posted another video, called Artists Speak, here. See for yourself.
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