Page 24 RAIN September/October 1984 by Dik Cool Cultural Work in Syracuse The Syracuse Cultural Workers Project (SCWP) is a group of experienced activists who perform cultural work as a way of creating a climate where peace and social justice can thrive. We use the term cultural worker for at least two reasons: first, to indicate that working in the cultural areas (art, film, music, and so on) is vitally important and too often not taken seriously; second, to show that our work is part of a broad people's movement that is based on democracy and an appreciation of diversity. We do not share the frequently heard notion that culture is a "high" or elite commodity, hence we are "workers" who concentrate on culturally related activities. €re0t ^«n lliorpe LONGEST RUN OnohdagaNationfNYvtttLo^ Mov 28 to Juiv 19. 1984 "The Longest Run" poster commemorates a run by individuals and native running teams through 14 states, May 28 to July 19, 1984. (Illustration by Orem Lyons, design and production by the Syracuse Cultural Workers Project) We publish and distribute calendars, posters, and notecards. Our materials reinforce "people-centered" values while challenging the exploitative values inherent in much of the prevailing "commodity culture" in the U.S. We help fill the vacuum that exists in terms of progressive poster distribution by distributing posters published by individuals or groups across the U.S. Our 1984-1985 catalogue contains images of all these materials. We also provide a design, graphics, and layout service for progressive and nonprofit groups. Through KKS Productions, we organize film festivals for Central New York audiences. Increasingly, SCWP acts as a clearinghouse and consultation resource for cultural events and activities in our area. Our years of organizing experience have been very important to a wide range of community groups. SCWP welcomes submissions from artists, graphics people, and photographers (black-and-white or color) for upcoming cards, posters, and calendars. Contact the SCWP, PO Box 6367, Syracuse, NY 13217; 315/474-1132. □ □ Dik Cool is a member of the Syracuse Cultural Workers Project. The Weavers (Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, Ronnie Gilbert, and Fred Hellerman) sang together during the 1940s and 1950s, then had a 25-year reunion in Carnegie Hall in 1980. (Photo by David Gain, inset photo by Sonia Handleman: FROM; Can't Kill the Spirit—1984 Peace Calendar of the SCWP) ’
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