Today, the first anniversary of the inauguration of Donald Trump, is Art Action Day.
The day is organized by The Federation, founded last year to spread the message:

Art is essential to democracy

There are events planned throughout the country. Here are some in New York:

Art Action Day Toolkit

“…Art cannot change events. But it can change people…because people are changed – enriched, ennobled, encouraged — they then act in a way that may affect the course of events…” – Leonard Bernstein

BRICK X BRICK NATIONWIDE ACTION

Sing Along With MILCK

3 pm, The Public Theater

Truth Be Told

melting a 2,000 pound ice sculpture of the word Truth

3 p.m. Jim Kempner Fine Art Gallery

One Hundred Years of Women’s Activism

5 p.m., Jefferson Market Library

Writers Rising #LouderTogether

5:30 p.m. New York Public Library main branch library steps

One Year of Resistance

group art exhibition

Untitled Space Gallery (45 Lispenard Street in Tribeca)

Art Action Day: Flor de Toloache

9 pm BAM. free in person, and also live streamed

Chalk

Everywhere

Also check out: Artist Campaign School