......"It is my pleasure to share my congratulations on this historic centennial celebration day.....I'd like to congratulate the many people who, over the years, have worked so hard to preserve this vessel as a living musuem;  she truly is a legacy to our great maritime history." Michael J. Connolly, Secretary of State;  Chair, Massachusetts Historical Commission, 1994

"Your tremendous generosity in donating your artistic services for this evening ....many thanks for your assistance in making this evening a mystical, magical one!"  Paul Hudson, President, CEO, Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc.

"It is with full support that I endorse the wonderful work that A.C.C.E.S.S. Art has been since its inception in 1994.  The A.C.C.E.S.S. mission of promoting multi-cultural understanding and knowledge of the Cape Verdean community, as well as other ethnic groups, deserves your full consideration....The A.C.C.E.S.S. program goes out of its way to spotlight individuals and organizations that are making outstanding contributions to the community, and often brings recognition to persons whose good work and efforts would go unnoticed."  Thomas D. Lopes, Publisher, The Cape Verdean News

"I was fortunate to have been an artist profiled on the show in 2002 as part of their Franco-American series, and I can say that, from my own experience working with the very professional staff and crew and feedback I've received from people in the community...is nothing short of positive...I feel they provide an outlet to artists like myself, as well as others, by keeping the public informed as to what is being offered in the community."  Jim Robitaille, jazz composer/musician

"Since my work is universal, I appreciate the multi-cultural mission...They have worked to build bridges among people and to create understanding...Please support A.C.C.E.S.S. Art in its attempt to bring people together to do just that by empahsizing what they hold in common...their humanity...and celebrating their differences in so many ways."  Salahudin O.Matteos, cultural activist

   "it enabled my senses...I have felt more confident..the direction in structure, color, and movement enabled me to write stories with purpose"  Edie L., human resource administrator

"equal to any course I have taken in Europe or New York..totally creative of the whole person"  Inara R., dancer/actor

"made the burdensome task into a positive, adventuresome experience"  Frank McG., television producer

"It helps uncover and jump start my creative writing skills and strength writing about real life events..the content was terrific" Lynn A., entrepreneur

"really opened a door for me, a door that had been closed for some time"  Liv H., immigrant