Living Artist Society activates the arts as a bridge between people, history, and civic life.

Our work creates space for reflection, dialogue, and shared experiences recognizing that before societies change politically or economically, culture shapes how people see one another and what they believe is possible.

We do this through three interconnected areas of work.

Community Events

Performances, panels, exhibitions, and community gatherings that invite audiences to experience art and ideas in ways that foster understanding across differences.

Education

Workshops that help students understand how artists have influenced social change and civic life.

Creative Placemaking

Projects that activate public spaces, from temporary art installations to permanent memorials, encouraging people to encounter one another as participants in a shared civic story.

The Robeson in Peekskill Project

Our flagship initiative commemorates the legacy of Paul Robeson and explores the lasting significance of the Peekskill Riots.

Through performances, panel discussions, education, and community dialogue, the project examines how history continues to shape civic life today while inviting audiences to imagine how we move forward together.

The project serves as a living example of how art can foster reflection, courage, and connection across generations and perspectives.