Gala Video for the Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Local black history in Kingston NY unfolds as we remember the legacy of nationally recognized artist, Benjamin Wigfall, and his Communications Village Community Arts center in the Ponckhockie neighborhood of Kingston, as well as his Watermark Cargo Gallery on the strand. Wigfall brought nationally recognized artists to work directly with community members of all ages and abilities in his inclusive community arts space. His Watermark Cargo gallery boasted a substantial collection of African Art that is currently in the process of being archived. ©2018SarahaCarlson

Pratt Creative Xchange (PCX) engages and energizes a community through design education. Designed with the specificity of Kingston and its manufacturing heritage in mind, the space brings together community members, students and designers in an educational model built on regenerative social practices. Faculty: David Frisco, Luca Lucic, Karol Murlak, Jon Otis Students: Garrett Benisch, Alice Hixon Kirk, Katherine Levinton, Snigdha Pamula, Alex Thompson, Nigel Sequeira Special thanks to MADWORKSHOP Board Members Barbara Heizer and Carl Magnusson Video: PLANE-SITE © MADWORKSHOP 2017