Join us at Fayetteville Public Library's C enter for Innovation for an exhilarating exploration of art as a catalyst for social change.
\n]In this master class\, co-hosted by the librar y and the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and taught by local artist Che anie Noai\, participants will delve into the rich history of public art as a tool for liberation and activism\, discovering how artists have histori cally influenced societal movements. In this hands-on session\, attendees will create their own powerful piece of protest art\, designed to provoke thought and spark dialogue on current issues. Each participant will leave with a printed artwork\, empowered to amplify their voice and contribute t o our community's ongoing discourse. Don't miss this opportunity to unleas h your creativity and make a meaningful impact with us.
\nB.Y.O. com puter with Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape\; limited computers available fir st-come\, first-served via online sign-up. Light snacks provided.
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About the Artist:
Cheanie is an Indigenous Kaqchikel
Maya multi-disciplinary creative\, using her creations to witness truth a
nd nurture healing. Splitting her time between Arkansas and her native Gua
temala\, Cheanie has dedicated the past 12 years to grassroots community o
rganizing\, focusing on Migrant Rights\, Queer Liberation\, Child Advocacy
\, and Climate Justice. Her work has been featured in publications such as
Bitch Magazine\, CultureStrike\, and Yes! Magazine. Cheanie resides on an
d stewards a 100-acre conservation easement situated on the ancestral land
s of the Caddo\, Osage\, and Quapaw peoples. Drawing on the wisdom and tra
ditions of her lineage\, she remains committed to demanding universal free
dom\, for all life on earth\, in all ways imaginable.
Abou
t Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition:
AJRC works to end mass
incarceration led by the voices of the families and individuals of those d
irectly impacted. We envision a community that centers safety\, prevention
of harm\, and alternatives to incarceration. We work towards this vision
through collaborative partnerships\, agitation of the system\, and encoura
ging education and awareness on the ways mass incarceration impacts our st
ate. We are committed to effective solutions and fostering strong coalitio
ns with policymakers\, individuals\, and community organizations to eradic
ate mass incarceration with the objective of fostering safer and more incl
usive communities. We envision a world where incarceration is a rare occur
rence\, and every individual is empowered to thrive in community.
Learn more about ARJC at www.arju sticereform.org.
\n\nParticipant must know how to operate a computer to benefit from this class. \;
\nAll abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations\, call 479.
856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.