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Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Venue: Northwest African American Museum
2300 S Massachusetts St
Seattle, WA 98144
Cost: Free, RSVP suggested as space is limited.
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Schedule
5 p.m. Sign-up with specific mentors
5:30-5:55 p.m. Session #1
6:00-6:25 p.m. Session #2
6:30-6:55 p.m. Session #3
7:00-7:30 p.m. Informal networking
Sometimes the art world can seem impenetrable. How can you as an artist break into it? And once you've broken into it, how do you make it? This informal mentorship and networking event gives artists of all disciplines a chance to sit down with artists in small groups for casual conversations about opportunities, issues, and challenges in the arts world.
*This event is open to artists of all disciplines looking to connect with mentors and resources to support their work.
ABOUT THE MENTORS:
Marita Dingus was born and raised in the greater Seattle area. She attended parochial schools where the nuns encouraged her talents, using mimeographed copies of her drawings as images for her classmates to color in 5th grade. During high school, her brother-in-law questioned why she never drew Black people, awakening her self-consciousness. Marita attended Temple University's Tyler School of Art and studied abroad in Rome. After earning her BFA, she enrolled in a study abroad program in Morocco. This first-hand exposure to African art, changed her focus from painting to sculpture at San Jose State, where she earned her MFA. She later completed Seattle Art Museums African Art training program. Whenever she can, Marita visits the Caribbean, Africa, and South America to harvest inspiration and ideas that can be incorporated into her art. She continues to maintain her childhood home in Auburn where she raises goats, chickens, and two cats.
Leilani Lewis is a Seattle-born creative arts administrator and communications professional who is passionate about social justice, art, and culture. She has demonstrated experience with forging critical partnerships across organizations and building collaborative projects to support artists and fellow administrators. As a Seattle University alumna and graduate of Leadership Tomorrow, Ms. Lewis's work is driven by her strongly held values of compassionate, servant leadership, creating connections across difference, and lifting as we climb. She lives her values through her team building efforts centered on inclusive practices in her current role as Assistant Director of Diversity Communications. She also spends much of her time as an active volunteer, board member, and mentor within the arts community. Leilani Lewis's work in art and in life is to clear away obstacles that stand in the pathways of equity, cultural production, and excellence.
Lisa Myers Bulmash is a collage and book artist who works primarily in acrylics, paper and found objects. Informally trained, Myers Bulmash began her career making handmade cards. After her fathers death in 2006, the artist felt compelled to take more personal risks in her creative life. Questions of identity, family relationships and the human impulse toward sanctuary now drive most of her work. The artist aims to nudge the viewer into recognizing our shared stories, especially those narratives that are usually experienced in isolation. Myers Bulmash is the winner of a 2016 Sustainable Arts Foundation grant, an award to support artists with children under age 18. She has served as a public speaker for Artist Trust, connecting Puget Sound artists with career resources. Her work and commentary have been highlighted in five books as well. Myers Bulmash exhibits her work in group and solo shows throughout the Seattle metro area.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
The venue for this event is wheelchair accessible. There is ample street parking. The venue has identified as a non-scent-free space with gendered bathrooms. This event is service dog friendly and child friendly, but childcare will not be provided. Also, if you do plan to bring your child please keep in mind that certain topics and language may not be appropriate.
PHOTO RELEASE:
By registering for this class you agree that Artist Trust may take and use photographs that you might be in for future promotional purposes.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email Program Coordinator Zach Frimmel for any workshop or other accessibility questions.
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LocationNAAM Northwest African American Museum (View)
2300 S Massachusetts St
Seattle, WA 98144
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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