For Freedoms Billboards from 50 States feature DPI Alumni and Faculty

Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018

Billboard in Olympia Washington by artist Wyatt Gallery, entitled "An Expensive Hoax"

Wyatt Gallery, An Expensive Hoax

The For Freedoms' 50 State Initiative billboard project is well underway throughout the country and in its ranks are some familiar names and works from members of the DPI community, both faculty and alumni. More than 300 artists have designed billboards in each of the 50 states, that encourage political participation ahead of the November midterm elections.

Founded in 2016 by artists Hank Willis Thomas and Eric Gottesman, For Freedoms is a platform for creative civic engagement, discourse, and direct action. They are a hub for artists, arts institutions, and citizens who want to be more engaged in public life. The 50 State Initiative is the largest creative collaboration in U.S. history. More than one million people have engaged with For Freedoms both in local communities and online.

We are less than a week away from midterm elections so your participation is needed more than ever! Check out the gallery, visit ForFreedoms.org, and most importantly--GO VOTE! 

cit.i.zen.ship: reflections on rights, an exhibition in collaboration with For Freedoms' 50 State Initiative is on view in our galleries until January 18, 2019.

Information for NY/NYU Voters

Confirm Your Polling Site

If you are registered to vote in New York, visit NYU Votes to confirm the location of your NYC polling site or find your NYC Polling Site Location here.

Send Your Absentee Ballot

Those voting by absentee ballot should carefully check their state’s deadlines—your ballot must be received by your state's specific deadline (which vary) in order to count. Free stamps are being provided at the Center for Student Life on the seventh floor of Kimmel.

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You can confirm you’re registered to vote by checking vote.org or by calling the Board of Elections in the state where you’ve chosen to vote.

See you at the polls!