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    Kingston Artists Paint Black Lives Matter Mural
    The public artwork memorializes and honors black lives, calls for an end to systemic racism, racial violence and police brutality, and offers healing to those who have endured these inequities for generations.
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    The LO+ving Kindness
    O+ is offering free mindfulness-based stress reduction sessions via the Zoom platform.
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    O+ in the News
    O, The Oprah Magazine is shining a light on O+ “Health Heroes.”
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    Survivor Love Letter Mural
    Artists Jess X. Snow and Layqa Nuna Yawar painted a monumental love letter to survivors of sexual assault and violence, featuring words by Tani Ikeda and Kingston-area survivors, on Family of Woodstock's Darmstadt Shelter during the ninth annual O+ Kingston. The project included a facilitated workshop for survivors of sexual violence and their allies.
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    O+ empowers communities to take control of their collective wellbeing through the exchange of art, music and wellness.

    O+ (pronounced O Positive) supports the health of underinsured artists and musicians through festivals at which they exchange art-making and performances for wellness services: the art of medicine for the medicine of art.

    O+ helps strengthen community wellbeing with Narcan and CPR trainings, expos of local health-and wellness-related nonprofits, cycling events, classes in the healing arts, mural tours and healthcare forums.

    We are

    O+ Festival Weekend

    Art

    O+ curators select a theme, review submissions and invite artists to make murals, sculptures, installations, films, workshops and performances in public spaces. O+ artists receive complimentary health and wellness care in exchange for their creative gifts.

    Music

    O+ festivals feature concerts in large and intimate venues, including a former Vaudevillian theater, galleries, breweries, even alleys. A music panel reviews submissions and invites bands to participate. O+ musicians receive free health and wellness care in exchange for playing festival shows.

    Wellness

    The O+ Artists’ Clinic is the heart of every festival. Underinsured artists, musicians and volunteers receive care from nurses, doctors, dentists, bodyworkers and mental health professionals. Audiences attend wellness expos, healing arts classes, cycling events and NARCAN & CPR trainings.

    Empowering
    Community

    O+ uses our collective talents to heal and strengthen neighborhoods.

    Recent News

    Kingston Artists Collaborate on Black Lives Matter Mural

    June 13, 2020 /
    Jalani Lion and Dina Kravtsov, assisted by Matthew Schulze, painted a mural featuring the late Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.
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    O+ Offers Compassion-Focused Meditation

    May 18, 2020 / ,
    O+ presents The LO+ving Kindness, 15 minutes of mindfulness and heartfulness, Fridays at noon EDT. The free online session provides stress reduction exercises, space to check-in with your heart, and an opportunity to
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    HO+use Call: Nourishing Your Mental Health

    May 13, 2020 /
    Join O+, Samadhi and licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, counselors and group therapists for sharing and connection.
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    O+ Offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

    March 30, 2020 / ,
    O+ presents The LO+ving Kindness, 30 minutes of mindfulness and heartfulness, every weekday at 2 p.m. EDT. The free online session provides stress reduction exercises, space to check-in with your
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    O+ Offers Free Emergency Grant Consultations

    March 26, 2020 / , ,
    O+’s grant writing expert is available to alumni artists, musicians, wellness providers/teachers and festival volunteers for one-on-one (remote) consultations (March 30 and April 1) in filling out grant applications for
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    Kingston COVID-19 Relief Applications Open

    March 25, 2020 / , ,
    Applications for one-time financial support from the Kingston COVID-19 Relief Fund are now open! Residents within the City of Kingston’s School District can request assistance (up to $500) for bills and expenses through the Radio Kingston Community Fund, facilitated by Family of Woodstock.
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    Our New Executive Director

    March 9, 2020 /
    This month, O+ co-founder Joe Concra, who has been serving as Executive Director since 2014, will shift his focus to forging new partnerships, liaising with alumni, and becoming the primary
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    Inspiring Wellness Gifts for Yourself, Your Neighbor

    December 10, 2019 / ,
    Do you hope to manage stress and be more present during the winter holidays? Want to help someone you love welcome a new decade with an integrative approach to health
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    Free Poughkeepsie Block Party Aug. 3

    July 26, 2019 / , ,
    O + Poughkeepsie is throwing a free block party for the community Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4-8 p.m. in the Crannell Street passage at the intersection of Main Street. The
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    O, The Oprah Magazine Highlights O+ Health Heroes

    July 23, 2019 / , ,
    O, The Oprah Magazine is shining a light on O+ “Health Heroes” in the August 2019 issue. The story, titled “Shows of Compassion” (page 64), features interviews with O+ Executive
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