Check Out the Culture and Arts Exchange
The listing of employee organizations on Connect now includes the Culture and Arts Exchange, formed by Deputy Director for Community Safety Strategies Andre Cirilo. As he explains, the organization was created “to highlight the skills and abilities of NYCHA staff to improve morale.”
Mr. Cirilo has been fostering interest in the arts since he was a resident of Campos Plaza, where he worked on music, poetry and dance programs for residents. “I realized a long time ago that creating art and enjoying art as a group brings people together and inspires them to discover talents they didn’t know they had,” Mr. Cirilo said. “I want to do the same things with my fellow employees and I personally know a lot of people who are really talented.”
Starting early next year, the Culture and Arts Exchange will begin hosting events aimed at highlighting the various skills and abilities of NYCHA staff. The Exchange has also created relationships with several local theatre and arts venues, including The Public Theatre, to obtain discount tickets to share with Exchange members.
To learn more about the Culture and Arts Exchange, email Mr. Cirilo at phe.cultureandarts@gmail.com or search on Facebook for “Housing Authority Culture & Arts Exchange.”
