The new department of Urban Affairs, led by multi-cultural performance artist Akim Funk Buddha, explores the urban environment as a confluence for different traditions of creative expression and performance. True mixing and intermingling of cultures happens only in urban centers. The department of Urban Affairs produces events that examine this phenomenon in different ways through live presentation, music and film. Akim has been entertaining audiences and programming events in New York for the last 10 years. His work has been influenced by traditional styles from Africa, Asia, New York City and beyond. Akim has produced a number of symposium/performance events to bring artists from different traditions together to present their work and discuss its history and evolution. For more info about Akim Funk Buddha visit www.funkbuddha.org If you believe in the importance of the arts, please make a tax-deductible donation online by clicking on DONATE.NET or send a check or money-order to Projectile Arts, 80 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Make sure to specify Department of Urban Affairs as your chosen project.