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Photographs by 92 women at BMCC Professional Women Photographers will exhibit “Small Works,” a show featuring  6” by 6” prints by 92 artists at The Breezeway of the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers St. Collectors can buy works for $50 and support the production of the volunteer non-profit’s documentary, “Women of Vision: 50 Years of Empowering Women in Photography,” premiering in June. The exhibition, says curator Claudia Sohrens, “brings diverse perspectives into dialogue, emphasizing collective making over individual authorship.” The show runs from Sunday, March 8 (International Women’s Day) to March 21, with an opening reception on March 8 from 2 to 6 pm. Regular hours are 11 am to 6 pm. RSVP here for the reception. Photo by Linda Buongermino

 

The Festival of Colors Celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi at PS 150 on Sunday March 7, from 3 to 7pm. The family festivities include “dress-for-the-mess” play with traditional Holi colors, Indian cuisine, South Asian performances, arts and crafts and more. PS 150 is at 28-42 Trinity Place. Go here for more information and tickets.

 

Paintings by Bruce Thorn Works that the artist calls “improvisational abreactions” go on view Wednesday, March 11 at Steven Amedee Gallery, 41 North Moore St. until April 30. Opening reception with the artist on March 11 from  6 to 8 pm. Above: “Coastal Town,” oil on canvas, 36” x 46”

 

Chisel tip calligraphy workshop explores the art form and its historical methods of writing during a 90-minute session with experts at the South Street Seaport Museum’s Bowne & Co. Learn the fundamentals of drawing Roman letters using this ancient method. Participants can take home their creations and their pen to continue honing their skills. March 15 at 207 Water St., 12 pm and 2 pm. Go here to register.

 

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America is an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of Chinese in America that interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the U.S. with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations. More information here. Photo: Detail from a 1883 issue of The Chinese American

 

Indigenous glass art “Native Visions Reimagined in Glass” traces 45 years of Native glass art and showcases some 120 works by 29 artists at the Museum of the American Indian. The pieces explore glass art as a medium for Indigenous stores, designs and contemporary issues. Through May 29.

 

March Community Board 1 calendar Microhub location review; BPC quality of life enforcement; new building on Lispenard Street; FiDi-Seaport resiliency plan; 2 WTC and 5 WTC Silverstein updates

 

“The Life & Work of Arthur Szyk” A wide-ranging exhibition of the anti-fascist artist Arthur Szyk at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Szyk has been lauded for aiding the American war effort with his scathing portrayals of Nazis. Over 100 objects, including original drawings, rare prints, illuminated manuscripts, and commercial cartoons. Go here for more information.