Welcome to the second installment of Tom’s Take. Our first episode dealt with the theme of resiliency in the face of various forms of societal prejudice and oppression. This theme continues with our current reviews of three new films: All the Way (2016), Queen of...
The video of the virtual opening of our online art show, Just, Diverse, United: The Destiny of America is now available. The evening included an opening presentation by performing artists sharing pieces inspired by the show’s themes and a dialogue space with artists...
My name is Tom Grasty, and I have worked in the food service department at Green Acre since 2012. While the culinary arts are my current passion, I have also had a lifelong love of movies, probably from growing up around the corner from a long-vanished neighborhood...
As we near the end of the Pupil of the Eye Art Series, we invite you to view the artist spotlight videos highlighting the inspiration and process of the many contributors to the show, as well as recordings of the various discussion spaces around the show’s theme at...
This video is part of the Pupil of the Eye Art Series which includes online dialogues spaces, artist videos, and an online gallery space. Keep coming back to the web site as we release more of the artist’s video statements about their work. Artist Panel...
It was a deeply inspiring and profoundly moving series of conversations exploring both the experiences of the Black Men’s Gatherings and the deep effects the process had on the participants and their communities. We are excited to make available the video recordings...
As part of our ongoing Pupil of the Eye Art Series, Green Acre is pleased to share that we will be hosting a three-part online program with Dr. William (Billy) Roberts exploring The Spirit of the Black Men’s Gathering. Session 1: The Purpose of the Black Men’s...
We are pleased to announce that, after many months of preparation filled with setbacks and new opportunities, the intrepid cast lead by playwright and director Najee A. Brown will finally get to perform the full length Seacoast Premiere of The Bus Stop at the Seacoast...
Artist Panel Discussion “Thou art like unto the pupil of the eye which is dark in color, yet it is the fount of light and the revealer of the contingent world.”— ‘Abdu’l-Bahá An exhilarating evening with a panel of four artists who offered their insights and...
Welcome to the Green Acre Pupil of the Eye Virtual Art Series. In these turbulent times, the Green Acre Art Committee chose to explore the nobility and inherent spiritual qualities that African-Americans bring to the world. As we cannot gather in person, please enjoy...