THE ART OF RICHARD WILSON

Starting the evening of October 2

and throughout October

Richard Wilson is a visual artist who uses reality and creativity to produce images that reflect the beauty in the world around him. Given his masterful execution and the universality of his subject matter, Richard’s work is both acclaimed by professional artists and has strong popular appeal. His narrative paintings frequently feature his own family and, in particular, his children in those special moments that only children have while growing up. Wilson’s artistic strength is his capacity to select those moments that transcend the personal and can reach a broader audience. Some paintings are nostalgic, some express those human connections that are only found within the family. In all of his paintings, there is warmth and discretion. For more information, please visit his website.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

October times and location TBA

Film lovers around the world will unite to view and vote on the nine finalists' films in the 23rd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The Final Nine screens simultaneously across the world, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences. This year's selections use drama, comedy and animation to address an astonishing number of themes. The screening also is a rare instance when gripping dramas from Iran, Israel, and the State of Palestine are featured in the same program.