Phoebe Legere ON FACEBOOK:
"I am submitting my film to festivals now. I need a film poster that makes Festival panels want to watch my film. My film was all shot in VENICE. It is a 14 minute, 7 second film written and directed by me, all costumes are made of paper and junk fished from the canals, plus there are 9 original songs and compositions.
"The film stars Ivan Galietti, (Fellini's Casanova) and Lorenzo Pozzan (fresh from his role in William Burroughs' 'Queer' with Daniel Craig) and artist/culture leader Kathy Brew.- Thanks for your help. I deeply appreciate your feedback. I shot the film while in residence at the Emily Harvey Foundation."
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| Foundation for New American Art 501c3 nonprofit Executive Director Phoebe Legere created & hosted another blockbuster event, this time in Queens for the grateful community at the T Building. The theme was HIP HOP & HEALING. |
It was non-stop family friendly #JOY with live music and diverse beats from Old School Gangsta to Latin Trap and Congolese Hip Hop ***Art and Music brought #everybody together.
Of all the magical moments of the day my fave is the grandmother - top right - who played the banana shaker for 2 hours without stopping!
G*d Bless the Grandmothers! AH HO to #MULTICULTURALCOLLABORATIONS! #children #arteducation #free Thank you to the Dept of Cultural Affairs for your support of our unique multidisciplinary approach to arts education.
We nurture and train the visionary artists of tomorrow New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Foundation for New American Art @Joan Belmar Finley Hunt #phoebelegere #children #arteducation
Legere, known for her ancestral ties to the legendary Abenaki and her strong New England heritage, aims to introduce participants to this ancient art form during the three-hour workshop.
Phoebe Legere’s Magical Abenaki Design Workshop
Experience the enchantment and wisdom of the ancient Abenaki tradition with Phoebe "Songbundle" Legere, an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist.
Legere is a direct descendant of the Abenaki shaman Madokawando—renowned for his mind-reading and magical abilities—and Reverend Peter Powers, the legendary minister of Deer Isle whose "Revolutionary Sermon" was a cornerstone of the American Revolution. Legere brings a unique blend of heritage and creativity to her work.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime workshop where Legere will guide you through the creation and use of the mystical 12,000-year-old Abenaki double curve, also known as "The Wisdom Curve." This ancient symbol embodies the profound knowledge and artistry of the Abenaki people, and Phoebe Legere will show you how to incorporate this powerful imagery into your own personal designs.
Legere, a legend of the New York Underground scene, has toured with David Bowie and shared formative friendships with Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Allen Ginsberg. Her work transcends disciplines, often weaving music and dance into her visual art to highlight the beauty of the Abenaki double curve.
(A link to Phoebe’s Spotify page to listen to her album of Abenaki, native American and indigenous music “Children of The Dawn” : https://open.spotify.com/album/3Uwf1ChwjomwKeTY5lp24I?si=gGVRptGxTPqWL0BcL2Sl5Q
As the National Director of the Foundation for New American Art, Legere is celebrated for her "Paint Brushes Not Guns" program, which brings the joy of artistic expression to children and families. In this workshop, she will teach participants to improvise a personal design using a basic vocabulary of Abenaki symbols, merging ancient wisdom with contemporary creativity.
Says Legere, “Our mission: to educate, as well as nurture and strengthen, the artistic and musical spirit of under resourced BIPOC and multi-ethnic communities. The Foundation for New American Art is dedicated to nurturing the visionary artists of tomorrow. We are a 501 (c)3 nonprofit bringing art, music, dance & performance to at-risk, underserved communities especially children who have little or no art in their public schools.”
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn from an artist whose heritage and talents are as diverse as they are profound. Join Phoebe "Songbundle" Legere for an unforgettable experience that promises to be fun, authentic, and truly magical.
Date: August 4
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: Combs Studio
56 Main St.
Prospect Harbor, Maine 04669
(Schoodic Arts for All)
Link to Register: https://schoodicarts.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/schoodicarts/event.jsp?event=2195&
$32.00-$60.00
Register online at:
After August 1st, please call Combs at 207-963-2569 for info.
For information on Phoebe Legere, please visit www.phoebelegere.com .
Phoebe "Songbundle" Legere teaches a workshop called The Wisdom Curve. Learn how to see with the indigenous eyes of unconquered Maine. Learn to draw using the ancient Abenaki double curve pattern. Plus: We will learn to make our own paint from local berries! Combs Studio, 56 Main St, Prospect Harbor, Maine, August 4 from 9 am - 12 am. https://schoodicarts.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/schoodicarts/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2195
Announcing Summer Saturday Paint Brushes Not Guns FREE Program at Theater for the New City
Foundation for New American Art, NYSCA and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs present:
Summer Saturday Morning: Paint Brushes Not Guns Pinceles, Si! Pistoles, No!
A free Multi-Arts Program at Theater for the New City
Location: Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave, New York City 10003
Dates: Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Fechas: Sábados 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Contact: info@foundationfornewamericanart.org Contacto:info@foundationfornewamericanart.org
New York, NY – Do you want to be a star? Believe in yourself! Do you dream of becoming an Artist? Musician? Dancer? Actor? Join us this summer for the Paint Brushes Not Gunsprogram at Theater for the New City! Our exciting, FREE program is open to all ages and welcomes everyone, including children, caregivers, artists, and individuals with disabilities. We film each session and highlights are posted to TIKTOK and INSTAGRAM each week!
Nueva York, NY – ¿Quieres ser una estrella? ¡Cree en ti mismo! ¿Sueñas con convertirte en una sensación de TikTok? ¡Únete este verano al programa Pinceles, Si! Pistoles, No! en el Teatro for the New City! Nuestro emocionante programa GRATUITO está abierto para todas las edades y da la bienvenida a todos, incluidos niños, cuidadores, artistas e individuos con discapacidades. ¡Filmamos cada sesión y los momentos destacados se publican en TIKTOK e INSTAGRAM cada semana!
What to Expect:
Program Highlights:
FREE – All Ages Welcome! Come paint, sing, dance, perform, and wear a costume!
For more information and to register, contact:info@foundationfornewamericanart.org
About Foundation for New American Art: The Foundation for New American Art is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to nurturing and strengthening the artistic and musical spirit of children and families from under-resourced communities. We believe that art saves lives and strive to bring joy, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging through our programs.
Learn more at the Facebook fundraising page. No amount is too small!
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1195551544932210/
and you can learn more about Phoebe's 501c3 by visiting www.foundationfornewamericanart.org
Collectors clamored for the artwork and the sale was concluded one day prior to the official opening of the show, June 17th.
Says Artist Phoebe Legere: "This is an everyday American landscape dripping and shining and radiant with spiritual qualities and the fragile dazzle of an all American wetland. #painting#landscape #oil #detail #sablebrush The pale magenta is from Mulberry Paint I made from Mulberries I gathered on East 11th St in New York City. The view is Rhinebeck looking toward the @HudsonRiver #muhheakunnukriver #environment#wetlands #nystate #phoebelegere #artgallery "
Said Legere,"Thank you dear Instagram friends for your kind comments about my painting "Looking East." The painting #SOLD yesterday. This photo is a polaroid snapped of me lying on my painting in a @Vogue feature about #Phoebelegere #Art, #feminist philosophy #Visionary #Fashion and @the.annawintour @officialanawintour "
For More Information, visit: phoebelegere.com
Foundation for New American Art is an arts education nonprofit dedicated to bringing art, music, dance and theater to underserved children attending public schools where the budgets for arts programs have been drastically cut or eliminated. The National Endowment for the Arts awarded Foundation for New American Art a grant to expand their work to the Poughkeepsie, New York area and wonderful developments are blooming in Dutchess County! 
The Foundation for New American Art, a nonprofit charity dedicated to bringing art and music to children in low-income, immigrant, and high-need underserved communities, is hosting a special virtual event as part of Hudson Valley Gives on May 15, 2024.
