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  • Be The Media! Workshop with LoVid: QR Code Artworks

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Learn how to generate QR codes and explore creative possibilities of this medium -- bridging design, technology and craft. The final “QR Code Artworks” will be presented as public and […]

  • NATURE Lab Workshop with Rebekah Rice: Sunflower Forest Gardening

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Learn how to start and plant seedlings, in this first of a two-session gardening workshop led by Rebekah Rice, with Joan Buzerak and friends. We will plant sunflower seeds, in […]

  • Protect Our Water Skill Share with Public Herald #fileroom Project

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    A skill share with Public Herald #fileroom project and more. This informal, grassroots gathering will cover issues from scientific to the political, including DIY Urban Hydrology, media strategies, DIY journalism […]

  • Be The Media! Workshop With Bhawin Suchak: DSLR Crash Course

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Explore creative and technical aspects of DSLR-based digital filmmaking. Bhawin Suchak will be leading a workshop focusing on the creative and technical aspects of DSLR-based digital filmmaking, including shooting techniques, […]

  • “The Throwaways” with Filmmakers Bhawin Suchak and Ira McKinley

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    The Throwaways tells the story of ex-felon, homeless filmmaker, activist, and co-director Ira McKinley, who channels his experience of living on the streets through the lens of a video camera.  […]

  • Troy Bike Rescue’s Fourth Annual BikeFest

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    BikeFest is Troy Bike Rescue's fourth annual fundraising party in partnership with the Sanctuary for Independent Media.  Join the TBR cast of volunteers for a kids bike rodeo, raffle prizes, […]

  • Freedom Festival 2014 with Oobleck & The PitchBlak Brass Band

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Music, food, and fun. A day filled with workshops and performances by PitchBlak Brass Band, Brooklyn-based players of hip-hop from the 1980s to the present day, and Oobleck, a funk-based […]

  • Oumar Konate

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    A rising young star from Gao, Mali, Oumar Konate is blazing the new wave of Malian music onto the contemporary world music stage. Konaté touched the spirit of his classmates […]

  • Be The Media! Workshop with Brandon Ballengée: Eco-displacements

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Environmental activist and visual artist Brandon Ballengée will work with community participants to collect specimens, this workshop looks at the aquatic life of the Hudson River and surrounding areas. Firstly […]

  • Uptown Summer 2014 Week 1: Mapping Our Community

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    To map our community, we began “Uptown Summer 14” presenting participatory arts workshops with neighborhood youth. In a “Mapping Our History” Scrapbook/Sampler Workshop with photo journalist Brenda Ann Kenneally, youth had […]

  • Debo Band at Freedom Square

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    The incredible 11-piece Ethiopian orchestra known as Debo Band returns to Troy for a free outdoor show on the art stage at Freedom Square on Friday, July 11, 2014 from […]

  • Uptown Summer 2014 Week 2: Sanctuary Voices

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    We're going to come together to paint a mural on the front facade of The Sanctuary for Independent Media, led by Troy Alley Action's Barb Nelson and Meredith Best, with […]

  • Uptown Summer Week 3: Botanical Intervention

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Join us for a "Botanical Intervention" at 5 Glen Avenue with Canadian bio-artist Oliver Kellhammer. Kellhammer, in collaboration with NATURE Lab Project Coordinator Kathy High, will create a "botanical intervention" […]

  • Uptown Summer 2014 Week 4: Information Architecture

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Atif Akin will lead us in a worksop designing and implementing information architecture for Uptown Summer, spreading the word about environmental justice in North Troy and beyond! Mapping Dialogue: Artist […]

  • Uptown Summer 2014 Week 5: Eco Action

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    During our last week of Uptown Summer 14, Brandon Ballengee returns to North Troy to participate with our community in more Hudson River Eco-Actions! Plus, help create an Aeolian Harp […]

  • Peacestock at Freedom Square

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    A festival to celebrate the energy of peace: music, poetry, art and other cool stuff! BBQ (chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs), temporary henna tattoos, t-shirts and bracelets! Plus, raffle tickets to win […]