Author Archives: Aisha Cousins
it’s almost here!!
Couldn’t get enough of Black President’s Day 2011? We’re back with a rad new exhibit & do-it-yourself performance art piece. For complete details click here:SAVE THE DATE FEB 18-MAR 15 LIVE ART – ART EXHIBIT – ARTISTS’ TALK – LIMITED … Continue reading
Reading at the New Museum – Thurs Dec 1st @ 7pm
If you’re over by the New Museum this Thursday (Dec 1st @ 7pm) come on by: In conjunction with the exhibition “Museum as Hub: Steffani Jemison and Jamal Cyrus: Alpha’s Bet Is Not Over Yet,” Jemison and Cyrus have invited … Continue reading
Did I mention we were on MoCADA TV…
Video still from MoCADA TV interview with Aisha Cousins and Shani Peters on the “2011 Black President’s Day Weekend” MoCADA TV MoCADA TV has arrived! The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art has for the past ten years been at … Continue reading
Brer Rabbit Day Videos
So aishacousins.com kicked off its inaugural Brer Rabbit Day celebration (sponsored by the lovely folks at Breadstuy) this weekend. The question of the day was “What is the TRUE origin of Brer Rabbit Day?” Here’s what folks have to say…
Brer Rabbit Day Shennanigans
Hey Good People, Those of you in Brooklyn can join in the mischief at Breadstuy this Sunday 2-4pm (A train to Utica). We’ll have coloring games and storytelling for the young -& the young at heart. Plus Hillary’s fresh baked … Continue reading
April 2011 call for artists
Hey Do-It-Yourself-ers. It’s that time again. Aishacousins.com’s favorite fictitious holiday, Brer Rabbit Day will soon be here. And it’s never too early to plan your participation. Stay tuned for card templates and recipes!
Please VOTE VOTE VOTE BY MIDNIGHT FEB 28th & spread the word
Please help us win $5,000 towards the Obama Skirt Project in Heineken’s art contest. Did we add, the winner gets to shape Heineken’s 2012 Black History Month Campaign? We rose to 230 votes today! But the competition is tough -we need at … Continue reading
CELEBRATE “BLACK PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND” WITH THE OBAMA SKIRT PROJECT AT HARLEM TEXTILE WORKS
We’ve officially declared Feb 19-21 Black President’s Day Weekend and have a host of events to celebrate! Events start daily at 12pm: Make a limited edition “2011 Black President’s Day” Obama Skirt Shop with the Obama Skirt Project Fashion designers … Continue reading
“BLACK PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND” SCHEDULE & DIRECTIONS
1677 amsterdam ave @ 143rd st. – A,B,C,D, or 1 trains to 145 St – www.harlemtextileworks.org click here for press release sat feb 19: 12-5pm Obama fabric printing workshop $110 / $70 5-7pm fabric dropoff $80 / $40 the obama … Continue reading