Friday
1:30 PM
Relationship As Dance — Jeff Jean-Philippe
Exploring and understanding the differences of relationships through dance with ourselves, a partner, and community. Since dance begins with self, and ends with community.
Sacred Geometry — JacQueline Marie Ward & LaToya Olson LaMonda
Geometric patterns exist everywhere in nature, including our bodies, music, and the cosmos. These geometric patterns, in certain specific ratios, are considered “sacred” as it is believed that they hold the templates for life and unity within the cosmos.
The Power of Storytelling: Using PR & Branding to Promote your Art — Ridvan Idara
This presentation explores how artists can leverage the power of storytelling to build a strong personal brand. Learn strategies in public relations and branding to effectively share your unique voice and promote your work to a wider audience.
3:00 PM
Speak to Peace — Elae Weekes
This workshop is focused on teaching individuals how to create melodic mantras used to promote peace and protect them their minds, hearts and souls from outside harm.
Professional Headshots for Artists — Najee Brown
This workshop offers artists the opportunity to receive professional headshots in a quick and supportive setting. Each artist will have a three-minute session to capture their best look and will select two headshots of their choice to keep. Perfect for building portfolios, websites, or promotional materials, this experience helps artists present themselves confidently and professionally.
Shelters of Light — Gordon Arzu & Inger Gregory
We will create our own shelters of light, inspired by Japanese lanterns. Each person will decorate a lantern with their own style, exploring the question of how the arts can be a haven for healing, peace, dignity, and community resilience.
Saturday
1:30 PM
Relationship As Dance — Jeff Jean-Philippe
Exploring and understanding the differences of relationships through dance with ourselves, a partner, and community. Since dance begins with self, and ends with community.
Sacred Geometry — JacQueline Marie Ward & LaToya Olson LaMonda
Geometric patterns exist everywhere in nature, including our bodies, music, and the cosmos. These geometric patterns, in certain specific ratios, are considered “sacred” as it is believed that they hold the templates for life and unity within the cosmos.
Shelters of Light — Gordon Arzu & Inger Gregory
We will create our own shelters of light, inspired by Japanese lanterns. Each person will decorate a lantern with their own style, exploring the question of how the arts can be a haven for healing, peace, dignity, and community resilience.
3:00 PM
Speak to Peace — Elae Weekes
This workshop is focused on teaching individuals how to create melodic mantras used to promote peace and protect them their minds, hearts and souls from outside harm.
Repair & Restoration: Hand Sewing for the Heart — Lauren Grace Williamson
In all of its forms and at every skill level, hand sewing is a powerful tool. When paired with intention and creativity, stitching can engage the body with similar impact to a prayer bead practice. In the words of artist Louise Bourgeois, “The act of sewing is a process of emotional repair.”
In this workshop, we will learn some basic functional and decorative stitches while considering how the act of hand sewing can open our hearts and minds. The ultimate goal is not perfection, rather to play and start or further develop your own hand sewing practice.
The Art of Support: Grant Seeking for Creatives — Stephanie Robinson
This is a welcoming workshop that reframes the steps of grant seeking as an opportunity to build connection and find solidarity in the pursuit of art that matters. We will explore how asking for funding can be an act of advocacy from a place of power, challenging myths of scarcity and nurturing a belief in the abundance of resources available for creative work.