Posted Thursday November 03 2016 at 11:01 pm
in Cultural Inclusion
Co-hosted by Arts Connect International and UMass Boston, this innovative symposium showcases the work of ACI's artists, local artists, as well as some of the talent of the UMass Boston community – through the lens of inclusion. The symposium will feature important dialogues and different artistic workshops, all provided myriad local arts leaders. The goal is to catalyze conversations on inclusion and address the cultural equity gap in our Boston community and beyond, by promoting cross-sector and multi-disciplinary approaches to building and supporting inclusive communities.
The day will include TEDx-Style presentations, panel discussions, artistic workshops across multiple disciplines, community yoga, and an artists' mingle for celebrations of life and inclusion.
November 22, 2016 12–7PM
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Campus Center
Boston, MA 02125
Sign up here.
If seeking accommodations please email marian@artsconnectinternational.org.
Posted Sunday October 23 2016 at 07:43 am
in News
Our good friends at Outside the Lines Studio (OTL) are holding their 4th annual haunted house October 29, 2016 from 6-10pm.
Outside the Lines Art Director, Wallis Welsh:
"After three successful years of spooks and frights, we are hoping this year will be our biggest and best ever! Each year, our artists work hard to design and execute an entirely handmade and live action haunted house. This event is designed with inclusion in mind and includes many multi-sensory, accessible scares. The event is open to the public and appropriate for all ages. We ask for a $5-10 dollar donation that directly supports programming and supplies for our artists. Coming in costume is encouraged!"
Outside the Lines is located at 70 Colby Street, Medford MA 02155. Visit the OTL website for more information and directions.
Posted Saturday October 22 2016 at 10:34 am
in Education
I am a visual artist, primarily working with drawing and painting media. My studio and en plein air practice is both reactionary and reflective. I observe the moving external world and bridge it to my internal world of emotions, memories, and wonders. The art created becomes a documentation of my desire to express the motion and feeling of a conversation between my interior and exterior spaces.
I believe that by engaging in manipulation of materials, students can find their visual voice to express their reactions to the world around them - social or environmental. Learners can also explore new imaginary places and possibilities together by sharing a creative and collaborative experience. One of my joys in teaching is watching a group of students build a place-scape out of fabric, scraps of paper, cardboard, or found recyclables, and crafting a tangible place with imaginable possibility for story telling.
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