In early March, 1860, Abraham Lincoln spoke in Hartford, Connecticut opposing the spread of slavery and advocating for the right of workers to strike. Five store clerks, who had started a Republican group called the Wide Awakes, decided to join a parade for Lincoln, who delighted in the torchlight escort back to his hotel provided for him after his speech.[2] Over the ensuing weeks, the Lincoln campaign made plans to develop Wide Awakes throughout the country and to use them to spearhead large voter registration drives, knowing that new voters and young voters tend to embrace new and young parties. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_Awakes
Well here we are in 2020 and The Wide Awakes movement has been re energized during this time of upheaval and Covid -19
Joy as Resistance.
Capes on! We are the superheroes we need.
Voting is Power.
Location: Walker’s Point Arts Corridor along 5th Street
Capes on! We are the superheroes we need.
Voting is Power.
Location: Walker’s Point Arts Corridor along 5th Street
Anchor Press Paper & Prints will be setting up their mobile printmaking truck to print Wide Awakes VOTE - Come make a cape, flag, sign! we set up our presses in front of Team Nerd with proprietor, Adam Beadel setting up his press as well and cranking out prints. to give away.
Truck is open 3-6pm in front of Team Nerd Letterpress, Intersection of 5th and Walker
Window Activations and Projections at The Alice Wilds, The Suburban, Jill Sebastian Studio October 20th
Truck is open 3-6pm in front of Team Nerd Letterpress, Intersection of 5th and Walker
Window Activations and Projections at The Alice Wilds, The Suburban, Jill Sebastian Studio October 20th
Here are a few images from the event. Thanks to Reese Rousseau for the photographs
