The Queens, ages 15 to 88, tell their own stories as specific culture-bearers. “So, So Pretty: African-American Masking Queens of New Orleans” is a womanist book project detailing the Queens and their artistic, ceremonial rituals through a cloistered, yet public entity borne out of enslavement and communal rebellion that is found in only one American city – New Orleans. SO, SO PRETTY: AFRICAN-AMERICAN MASKING QUEENS OF NEW ORLEANS In addition to developing new skills and being introduced to unique creative practices, this full circle experience will empower youth towards making positive changes in their lives through the lens of compassion and forgiveness, furthermore inviting them to imagine a triumphant existence for themselves beyond the walls of the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center. In preparation for the mural project that will be painted on the upper level of the JJIC chapel room, youth will explore church/cathedral beautification methods that have been revered through the genre of High Renaissance Art as Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, while also featuring the works of prominent African American artists such as Kehindi Wiley, Faith Ringgold, Kerry James Marshall, and Jean Lacy, each whose works have captured astonishing depictions of African American experiences and religious practices through the creation of stained glass compositions. Practitioners, students will explore the text, The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh in an effort to connect with principles and techniques that will support youth in becoming lifelong students of mindfulness. Led by Artist Journey Allen and a team of mindfulness Skills of those who are interested in being visual artists and muralists,īut that also welcomes them to explore the practice of mindfulnessĪccompanied by holistic methods that encourages self-discipline and Intervention Center with a creative outlet that not only strengthens the Is a 12 week course that provides youth detained at the Juvenile Justice “Trading Chaos for Creativity: Discovering the Mindfulness of Mural Making” 2023-24 Platforms Fund JurorsĭISCOVERING THE MINDFULNESS OF MURAL MAKING Grants were awarded to projects that exemplified an attention to the histories, communities, and ecologies of the region and their (trans)national implications, while reimagining visual artmaking for social change. In partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation, Antenna, Ashé, Junebug and The Black School are excited to announce this year’s awardees!Īntenna’s Platforms Fund provided six implementation grants of $10,000 and ten research & development grants of $1,500 to New Orleans based individual and collective artists, and collaborative art groups in support of new and innovative artistic commissions that take place outside the museum or gallery walls, within the public realm, or in a non-traditional exhibition environment.
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