Teaching
For the past ten years, Peter Arcese has been teaching literature courses at New York University on the Great Books, Shakespeare, Classical Mythology, and the Epic. For the Fall 2009 semester, he will be teaching Brilliant Minds at the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies. For Summer 2009, he will be teaching Literature for the 21st Century. Visit the brilliantminds.info blog for reading lists, resources, & updates.
Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. —ShelleyHe is a member of the English Department at Molloy College, and is on the faculty of HB Studio, where he teaches classes on Performing Poetry and The Classics.
Arts
Arcese's poetry publication credits include original work and translations appearing in the New York Quarterly. His translation of The Agamemnon
Law
As an attorney and member of the New York State Bar, Arcese concentrates his practice in estate planning. He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of New York City and is Of Counsel to the law firm of Donlon & Harold, P.C. in Garden City, New York. Specific practice areas include:
- Wealth transfer taxation
- Charitable gift planning
- Trust & estate admnistration
His work in philanthropy focuses on support for arts and education through nonprofit board memberships and participation in the Philanthropic Planning Group of Greater New York.
Publishing
Together with Ray Hammond, Arcese is a cofounder of Athanata Arts, Ltd., a publishing and production company fostering interdisciplinary approaches to the arts. Most recently, Athanata has published a collection of poetry by Ira Joe Fisher. Publication details:
Some Holy Weight in the Village Air
ISBN 0-9727993-2-X
NYQ Poetry Series No. 1
Publication Date: July 20, 2006
Paperback, 92 pp, 5.5 x 8.5 in
List 14.95 (USD)
Available through Ingram, Barnes&Noble.com, & Amazon.com
Four titles are currently in development and forthcoming for 2009.