By Tom Sanford

June 26, 2012 – March 1, 2013

Republic Worldwide is excited to be working with 4th Arts Block in New York City’s historic Bowery area on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. As Project Manager for the installation of artist Tom Sanford’s newest exhibition “Saints of the Lower East Side”, yours truly, strapped on the tool belt to help Tom bring his inspired homage to the people of our great city.

Home to generation after generation of the worlds most influential artists and revolutionaries such as poet, philosopher Alan Ginsburg, Jazz genius Charlie Parker and rock and roll gods like Joey Ramone, the L.E.S. is finally getting a nod and thanks from the newest generation of movers and shakers in the art world. With the help and support of 4th Arts Block and curator Keith Schweitzer, artists like Tom are revitalizing the neighborhood one massive public art project at a time. The opening reception for “Saints of the Lower East Side” runs concurrently with an equally exciting exhibition of new paintings by artist Graham Preston just across the street at the 4th Arts Block Cafe. Both artists will be there to answer all your questions and celebrate with you this coming Tuesday. Come see for yourself how art projects such as these continue to make New York City the ever evolving, ever inspirational and ever greatest city on earth. This is a project Republic is extremely proud to be a part of so I look forward to seeing you all there.

Artist’s reception is Tuesday June 26, from 6pm to 8pm at 75 4th Avenue between 2nd and Bowery. The closest subway is the 2nd Ave stop on the F train. Get off at the 2nd Ave exit and walk right up town to 4th.