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Presented in partnership with Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
Join us for Season 2 of Urban Art Biz and our third episode, The Circle of Connectedness on Wednesday Nov 30, 2022 from 12pm – 1pm CST
With our very special guests:
Artist – Jaime Black
Artist – Erica Marie Daniels
Artist – Kristin Snowbird
Host/Moderator – Jessica Dumas
How do artists navigate parenthood and involve their families in their art practice.
When we talk about artists and parenting the word distraction comes up a lot. Productivity requires large helpings of discipline not to mention an ability to concentrate while keeping an eye on the clock, let alone an eye on your kids. Artists often need quiet to concentrate and create that deep focus which opens the zone of inspiration. What happens when we bring our children and families into the mix?
The pandemic’s interruption of virtually all forms of childcare, education, and community made clear that work must be integrated with family life. The studio is now the living room, kitchen table, or at best a study off to the side and chances are your family is within your sight lines. In a way we are coming back to how creativity was always. Not separate, but within the circle of your family and community. Some have called this a circle of connectedness. The circle is a sacred symbol an emblem of wholeness, unity and infinity, it represents the cycles of life and the meaning of the universe.
How do we navigate parenthood and honour the call to create? How do you balance creative time and family time or is there no divide. How do you allow yourself to find your voice when there are voices all around? How does your circle of connectedness and creativity benefit from having your family present. And how does your family benefit being present in your creative process. What accommodations can you ask of a gallery/presenter, what you would like to see offered to promote family unity in the art world, and what are the expectations an artist can hope are provided for families.
Join our guests in conversation as we discover that what you might think of as an obstacle to creativity, will feed your art if you allow it to.
The workshop is offered Free. Please register online by 10:30 am CST Nov 30, 2022, the morning of the event, and a zoom link will be sent to your email address by 11AM !
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Jaim
Jessica’s volunteer contributions have gained her wide respect across Manitoba and Canada. She has served as Chairperson for both the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and continues to sit on numerous committees and boards at the executive level. She is a powerful role model and advocate for women’s empowerment, leading others to overcome challenges by developing personal strengths, vision and self-confidence. You can connect with Jessica directly on instagram @jessicadumas.ca
Urban Art Biz is a a series of online workshops focusing on the business side of art from an Indigenous perspective. Our goal is to provide insight into the professional world and work of Indigenous artists and Indigenous galleries.
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UAB S2 E3 - Connectedness
November 30, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: Online
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