In a recent turn of events, the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) which also refers to itself The Partnership For Downtown Rochester (PDR) has officially called off its campaign to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) in downtown Rochester. This decision comes amidst significant community pushback, highlighting a triumph of grassroots activism over corporate interests.
by Brian Geldin of Mañón Media Management Making a living solely on your art can be incredibly difficult and with inflation, rising costs and the advent of AI, many are wondering if it’s even possible today? In pondering the answer to this existential question, I did a Q&A with two acclaimed artists, Erica Bryant and Samson
by Brian Geldin of Mañón Media Management Samson Tonton is a Haitian-American artist and elementary school art teacher based in Connecticut. His exhibit, “The Soul Cries Out” opened last fall at La Grua Center in Stonington, Conn. (which was highlighted on Ebony) with a collection of his awe-inspiring works that push the conventional thinker to