Public Art Ambassadors

In conjunction with the presentation of Kehinde Wiley’s Rumors of War, Times Square Arts is pleased to introduce our new Public Art Ambassador team! Public Art Ambassadors are trained guides who engage the public in Times Square around our public art program. From answering questions and starting conversations to hosting hands-on experiences on the plazas, Public Art Ambassadors invite Times Square’s international audiences to discuss the art and ideas of our time.  

Our inaugural group of 15 Ambassadors includes artists and educators alongside members of Times Square Alliance’s Public Safety and Sanitation teams. You can find them on the plaza daily through Dec 1, 2019 from noon–6:00pm (weather permitting) to learn more about Rumors of War and join the conversation around the work.

Select ambassadors can speak with you in Spanish, Mandarin or Urdu.

2019 Public Art Ambassadors 

Anjelic Owens — She, Her — Anjelic holds a B.S. in Mathematics but switched career paths and is currently earning her MFA in Photography from Parsons. She has been a teaching assistant at the International Center of Photography as well as a Programming Intern at Creative Time.

Bayin Jiang — She, Her — Bayin majored in oil painting in undergrad and recently completed her Master’s Degree in Fine Arts. She has worked at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts as well as the Sculpture Center at SVA (School of Visual Art). She has previous experience working with other non-profits, has an interest in public art and is passionate about  teaching.

Bobi Morgan Wood — She, Her — Bobi is an artist and writer who holds a BFA in Performance/Video from the San Francisco Art Institute. She also earned a Master’s Degree in print journalism from NYU, and attended the Studio Museum of Harlem’s Museum Education Curriculum Program. She has had a successful career in journalism and has since been exploring the field of arts education as a next career.

Car’Millee John — She, Her — Car’Millee’s passion for healthy change regardless of challenging obstacles has taught her to stick to her passion of always being creative and finding alternate ways to achieve her goals. Some of her past employment includes working at Smorgasburg which served ramen burgers, the non-profit Recess Assembly as a peer educator, Fritz Ewins Inc as an Art Handling Intern, and Powerhouse Arts as an Apprentice.

Niguel Mack — He, Him — Niguel majored in Labor Management Studies at Queens College. He previously interned for The New York Parks Health and Safety Division where he conducted health and safety inspections. Niguel was a Times Square Alliance Public Safety-Operations 2019 Summer Fellow whose project entailed creating a Public Safety Customer Service Model and Training program.

Paul Ferrara — He, Him — Paul holds an MS of Art & Design Education, attended The Studio Museum of Harlem, Museum Education Practicum, and participated in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Gallery Teaching for Elementary School Groups training program. During his career, Paul has worked with the New York Department for the Aging, Project Find: Hamilton Senior Center, Polo Grounds Senior Center, Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling, Arts & Minds, Lifetime Arts, National Center for Creative Aging, Elders Share the Arts, Weil Cornell Geriatric and Palliative Care Department, DOROT (a non-profit serving elders), and SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay Elders).

Keno Tung — She, Her — Keno holds a BFA in filmmaking and is currently pursuing her MFA at the School of Visual Art. She has worked in a pop music broadcast company as a studio recording engineer for 3 years and is now focused on sound and video arts.

Umber Majeed — She, Her — Umber is a working visual artist who graduated from Beaconhouse National University in Pakistan and received an MFA from Parsons. Her work includes animation, writing, and lecture-performance on ideas of South Asian diaspora identity, migration, and technology.

Also on the Ambassador team are 7 esteemed members of our Operations Division, who not only keep our district clean and safe but also appreciate art & culture, love engaging with the thousands of visitors in Times Square, and enjoy learning and sharing knowledge.

Ashley Blackmon — She, Her — Public Safety Department

Calvin Davis — He, Him — Public Safety Department

Damon Dorsey — He, Him — Public Safety Department

Herbert Murray — He, Him — Sanitation Department

Marlan Saddler — He, Him — Public Safety Department

Rayshawn Lopez — He, Him — Public Safety Department

Trisha Stephens — She, Her — Public Safety Department

The Public Art Ambassador program for Times Square Arts is developed and led by consulting Engagement Specialist Sheetal Prajapati (Lohar Projects). For questions or inquiries about the program, please email arts@tsq.org.