Anna Helgeson / Sekou Coleman

The Roots of a Radical The word radical can call to mind a fissure, a break from the status quo, but what happens if you were born a radical, raised by radicals? Radical is relational; who we see as radical depends on who we see as mainstream. In a way this affirms our connection to each other and to our collective past. Anna will explore how a radical upbringing shaped her as an artist and craft enthusiast and draw out some of the radical possibilities in making space for craft outside of art. Healing the Radical Imagination What does it look like to take teens from different communities and cultures, surround them with caring relationships, support them in developing a healthy racial identity and a lens to understand issues that confront their communities? How can art be used as a tool in the process? What other outcomes are experienced and why is any of this important? Find out while exploring the connection that art, hope and belonging have to cultivating creativity and imagination within marginalized youth. This is a Zoom Talk - attendees will receive a link the Thursday prior to the talk.