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