As people embraced the idea of in-person gatherings again, Green Acre continued a series of events focusing on the arts and the African Diaspora, entitled The Pupil of the Eye. The series was inspired by a concept in the Bahá’í teachings comparing African Americans to...
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Pupil of the Eye 2021
Celebrating Black Vision & Voices Green Acre will be hosting a series of events in November and December focusing on the arts and the African diaspora: What’s Going On • Nov 7th at 8:00 PM Black Man Poetry • Nov 14th at 7:30 PM Initiation: In Love Solidarity Event...
The Invitational Framework for Social Transformation | Layli Maparyan
Is there another way to move towards that better world that we all know is possible? In this era of extreme polarization between all kinds of people, it often feels like we are just recycling hostilities and not really making progress towards social justice or greater...
Pupil of the Eye: Artists Spotlight
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...
Conversations around the Pupil of the Eye Art Show II
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...
VIDEO: The Spirit of the Black Men’s Gathering
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...
The Spirit of the Black Men’s Gathering
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...
LIVE: The Bus Stop | A Play by Najee A. Brown
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...
Conversations around the Pupil of the Eye Art Show
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...