@rogueimprovla: “Art is the heart's explosion on the world. Music. Dance. Poetry. Art on cars, on walls, on our skin. There is probably no more powerful force for change in this uncertain and crisis-ridden world than young people and their art. It is the consciousness of the world breaking away from the strangle grip of an archaic social order." -Luis J. Rodriguez, Poet/Journalist Break away & create art that matters this Saturday, 9/24 on Zoom or in-person in Filipinotown with Rogue Leaders Mirage Thrams (Second City, Blackverse) and Michael Sielaff (Laughtivism, WASP)! This artivism (art + activism) workshop will take place from 2-5pm in Michael Sielaff's apartment in Filipinotown. Please RSVP for the address. Bring snacks to share! We will also set up Zoom so if you can't make it in-person, you can still participate. Here's what's up: Mirage and Michael will start with an introduction to social conscious art- what it looks like, its impact locally, nationally and internationally, and showcase a variety of mediums to create it. Then we'll shift gears and brainstorm ideas and passion-points to create the beginnings of your very own artivism project. We'll be using improv, storytelling, tableau, news articles, and writing exercises as a catalyst for your art (i.e. sketch comedy, poetry, improv, storytelling, drawings/paintings, music) to spread awareness and encourage action about social issues* you're passionate about. *Social issues can include but are not exclusive to political commentary. As "social" being the focal point, we will be exploring what changes you'd like to see in the interaction between people. Examples: Assumptions/advantages based on race, gender, age, ability; jealousy; ego; image obsession; status; language barriers. Ultimately: How can we treat each other better? Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87470266697?pwd=a2dGMnYyNjBTcXhONHBKcUtRdXIwdz09 Meeting ID: 874 7026 6697 Passcode: 489517 IMPORTANT: As we navigate meeting up again in-person, we request that EVERYONE who decides to RSVP take a PCR or Rapid Test before. PCR tests are free and Rapid tests are free with insurance! Email [email protected] for more info https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci36Ib5rGQK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
