At Tweed Gallery in City Hall Park Through October 16 Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani today celebrated Citizenship Day by announcing the opening of the second annual New American Art Show. Perspectives on Our City by a Group of International Resident Artists. The exhibit, curated by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Language Services, showcases the work of 34 immigrant artists and is on display at the Tweed Gallery in Lower Manhattan. Citizenship Day marks the 211th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States.
Immigration rejuvenates New York City with every generation.
It broadens our thinking and brings new life and culture to our City. As the nation celebrates Citizenship Day, the City salutes the many immigrants who have made the country stronger and re-enforced the values inherent in the Constitution through their hard work and creativity. Now through October 16, New Yorkers can view art works about the City seen through the eyes of 34 first generation artists who have come from 21 countries. In every piece, we can see the artists' energy, their courage, their love of home and country, and their passion for New York. We are especially proud of opening the show in commemoration of Citizenship Day on September 17.