The Journey to Art With A Purpose

Thank you to everyone who supported this Journey... From those who traveled from their homes in Latin America, to those who took the TIME to travel on the subway to 59th street. We feel inspired because of you. We have shared so much and now we share your BOUNTIFUL words...      "Bountiful (A teacher's journey) is a celebration of culture, love of self, allowance of the convergence of differences, the acceptance of all who commit to the love of others, and the encouragement  for all to reach their goals in everything in life because it is at our potentials that we find the best of who we are, and the most beautiful us we can present. My description sounds long winded, but the show was all that, and a pure inspiration... It is a show that I need to see every day just to get through the next day feeling as wonderful as I did today." - Michael Blake (D irector Joffrey Jazz Program)   A Glimpse Into The Journey ...

I have to admit that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I am not sure how much of it has to do with the history that motivates it but, more so I think I am connected to the sense of Gratefulness that invades my surroundings during the week. It takes place once a year but, personally I am often in a deep state of gratitude. Each day brings the awareness that I am privileged to do what I love, thanks to many things, situations and the people that have supported me getting here. On this one day in November we get to collectively CELEBRATE and SHARE AS ONE the things we are more thankful for. This time of gratitude also provides the feeling of a new beginning, as we start concluding a year of growth and moving into a new horizon of dreams and potential. Friedrich Nietzsche said: "The essence of all beautiful art, [all great art] is gratitude".  So, I will take a look back. November 2013 to November 2014 and do a quick summary of the Top 7 things that Salgado Pr...