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Artist Advising Artist | Discussion re: Artists’ Physical+Mental Wellbeing
November 30, 2023 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
A community gathering of local artists discussing practical skills, tools, and practices to support our wellbeing as creatives. This event is free, but tickets are highly limited. Please secure your spot by booking on Eventbrite.
DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR ARTISTS’ SUPPORT CIRCLE
+ You are already doing the work! You are an expert!
+ Artist hangouts and gatherings
+ Exploring the importance of expressing yourself creatively while also nurturing your wellbeing
+ “I make; therefore, I live” – art is a way of life requiring both critical thinking and physical energy
+ What environments provide resources to develop or maintain good psychological, social, and physical wellbeing, and facilitate the capacity of individuals to withstand, overcome, and adapt to adversity?
+ Art-making as community action
+ Art-making as mind/body healing
+ Community-based wellness resources and how to access
+ Nurturing internal resources such as self-efficacy and self-compassion
+ Confidence, concentration, energy and emotional management
+ Importance of our sources of power (food/lived experiences/ancestors)
