Hey guys, Tomorrow, Tuesday, April16, 2019 from 7-9PM is the opening reception of *You used me for land development*, my Flushing Waterways themed MFA thesis show at Queens College. The show combines a diverse body of work, including but not limited to beach towels, temporary tattoos, and a 120sq ft floating platform, highlighting pollution, policy, and recreational activity in and around the Flushing Waterways. You can find details below and/or RSVP on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/267295920840117/>. Check out the @FlushingBayandCreep <http://instagram.com/flushingbayandcreep/> Instagram feed to see some of what I've been working on. Can't make it out to Queens College Tuesday? The show will be up through April 25. *You used me for land development**land use, pollution, and people along the Flushing Waterways in Queens, NYC* MFA thesis by Cody Ann Herrmann April 16-25, 2019 Opening reception 4.16 from 7-9PM Gallery hours T + W 12-7PM, or by appt. CUNY Queens College Klapper Hall Student Gallery, 4th fl 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 Want to see Flushing Creek first hand? RSVP <http://eventbrite.com/e/flushing-creek-walking-tour-tickets-59459825940> for a free Flushing Creek walking tour hosted on Saturday, April 20, 4PM lead by @FlushingBayandCreep and @Queenscapes <http://www.queenscapes.nyc/new-blog/2019/4/2/x4dzwfwxr60whdbgto2491vq7zyypv>, in collaboration with NYCH2O <http://www.nych2o.org/>. The walk takes place in 'the valley of ashes,' as referenced in the novel *The Great Gatsby*, and will trace City owned property through Willets Point, and under the Van Wyck Expressway. We will discuss water quality, local history, and plans for new development in Willets Point and downtown Flushing. Space is limited. Best, Cody Ann Herrmann codyannherrmann.com (718) 309 - 6710