Closing Reception and Artist Dialogue: Thursday September 30th, 6:00-7:30pm

Artwork by Patricia Cazorla & Nancy Saleme Art for Change cordially invites you to the closing reception of: "Gateway: An Artistic Response to the Immigration Crisis" @ 2082 Lexington Ave. at 126th Street New York City, NY "Gateway: An Artistic Response to the Immigration Crisis", is a group exhibition installed over 14,500 square feet, showcasing artworks by international and national artists Patricia Cazorla, Esperanza Cortes, Aissa H. Deebi, Roberto De Jesus, Laura F. Gibellini, Marissa A. Gutiérrez- Vicario, Alejandro Endoke Makuendo Guzman, Gabriel Pacheco, Tara Parsons, Michael Pribich, Elisa Pritzker, Gabriel Reese, Christina Stahr, The Border Project and Nancy Saleme, with a special installation by Michael Sherman. Through drawings, sculptures, and site-specific installations, artists explore historical and contemporary narratives within immigration, including: acculturation; gentrification; economic inequality; discrimination and racism; the "culture of exile" and plight of refugees; immigration policies, regulations and reform; and the controversial roles played by politicians, activist groups, and privatized media.