Get Artistic: Painting Bridges

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“Painting Bridges” is a free community event curated by Creature Comforts’ fall 2021 Artist-in-Residence Noraa James that aims to connect local emerging, marginalized artists with opportunity connectors and engage in discussion around professional development opportunities and resources.

• 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Live Art sessions, featuring:
  • Elle Lewis of Absynia | IG: @absynia 
  • Abigail West | IG: @abigailweststudio
  • Abby Kacen | FB: @keepitweirdart, IG: @mild_pain  
  • Jaz Mosby | IG: @jchavae
  • Broderick Flanigan | FB: @flanigansportraitstudio, IG: @flanigans_portrait_studio
  • Kristen “Rise” Joseph | FB: @creationsbyrisequeen, IG: @creationsbyrise
  • Beaux Xavier | FB: @bxavierstudios, IG: @bxavierstudios
  • Mack J’onzz | IG: @mack.got.moxie  Update 10/22: Mack will not be able to attend the event, but please check out his work online and support him!
• 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Intermission featuring a musical performance by Seline Haze
• 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion on creating opportunities for marginalized artists moderated by Noraa James, featuring:
  • Stephanie Raines: Arts Division Administrator for Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department
  • Mark Callahan: Creative Director for Ideas for Creative Exploration at the University of Georgia
  • Broderick Flanigan: Artist and founder of Helping Art Reach Public Spaces (HARPS) initiative
  • Abby Kacen: Artist, founder of Keep It Weird Artist Collective, Vice President for the Athens Area Arts Council, and Development Associate & Visual Art Coordinator at Nuçi’s Space
  • Ron Carson: Editor of Highlight Magazine (Athens)
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM | “Bridging Connections”: A facilitated networking hour for Artists and Connectors

Plus, grab a delicious hot meal from Rashe’s Cuisine, on site from 1:00 – 6:00 PM.