30 Days of Giving, Day 8 – Art in Vacant Spaces From Purchase College

This holiday season, Purchase College graphic design students have collaborated with the White Plains BID (Business Improvement District) to create Art in Vacant Spaces, an innovative art project installed in empty storefronts across downtown White Plains.

Professor Lehrer worked with his Community Design class to populate the storefronts with visual poetry by poet Judith Sloan about working and living in White Plains. Part of the students’ pro-bono work for the semester, the project helps the community by creating a more vibrant environment for those who live, work, and shop downtown.

Ten works were installed, including video projections and animation. Student designers include Gunnar Artin, Alexander Beach, Danielle Foti, Melissa Murillo, Paige Nehlsen, Emily Seto, Julianne Waber, Ashley Yalaju, and Sarah Yalaju.

White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach said, “We are pleased to be able to showcase the wonderful art of SUNY Purchase Community Design students in our downtown. Their work has enlivened our streetscape and created inspiring and thought-provoking messages about community and place.”

“At the heart of Community Design is the opportunity to serve the public, while providing students with challenging professional experiences. We’re honored that the White Plains BID once again trusted our students with this important project,” says Lehrer.

SUNY Purchase art installation – I Remember, This Community. Design by Danielle Foti; Poetry by Judith Sloan

30 Days of Giving 2016

• Day 1: Cortland Perspective on Poverty
• Day 2: Chef & Child at Erie Community College
• Day 3: Elder Care at SUNY Delhi
• Day 4: Be the Match at Morrisville
• Day 5: Food for Parking at Fulton-Montgomery Community College
• Day 6: Supporting Refugee Students at Buffalo State
• Day 7: Honoring a Historic Legacy With a Day Of Service at Old Westbury
• Day 8: Art in Vacant Spaces from Purchase College
• Day 9: Global Day of Service at Binghamton
• Day 10: Artistic Collaboration at Dutchess CC
• Day 11: Athletes Pitch In To Community Service at Cayuga CC
• Day 12: Feeding the Community at System Admin
• Day 13: Maritime Cadets Help Intrepid Museum
• Day 14: Filling an Empty Stocking at Empire State College
• Day 15: A Children's Christmas at Herkimer County Community College
• Day 16: Student Nurse Mentoring at Farmingdale State
• Day 17: Healthy Athletes Program at HVCC
• Day 18: Opening a Food Pantry at Oswego
• Day 19: Donating Books for Children at UAlbany
• Day 20: Arts & Crafts with Girls Inc. at Schenectady County Community College
• Day 21: Teddy Bear Toss at Geneseo
• Day 22: SUNY Canton Lending a Hand at St Mary's Church
• Day 23: Helping a Student in Need at Adirondack Community College
• Day 24: Alfred State Celebrates Service
• Day 25: Baby & Toddler Clothing Pantry at Monroe Community College
• Day 26: Adopt-A-Family at SUNY Orange County Community College
• Day 27: Free Dental Care for Veterans at UBuffalo
• Day 28: Fashion Design for Disabled Women at FIT
• Day 29: Care Packages for the Troops at Fredonia
• Day 30: A Spirit of Giving Throughout Ulster County Community College
• BONUS: Holiday Food Boxes at Rockland Community College

Written by Purchase College