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New York Sculptor Janet Goldner leads series of hands-on Public Workshops: Advise and Consent : Art and Community

Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Arts Brigade, Jewish Arts Alliance, Tucson Jewish Community Center and Tucson Pima Arts Council invite you a series of public workshops facilitated by visiting New York artist Janet Goldner March 22 - 25 2004.

Participants in the hands-on workshops will begin the process of planning
works of art for their neighborhoods. This is the first step in a process that
leads to the design and placement of works of public art. Rejuvenate a vacant lot, clean up a neglected street, transform a forlorn park.

A thirty-year cultural journey began when Goldner first traveled to West Africa in 1973. She has returned to Africa many times, notably as a Fulbright scholar in 1995 to work with artisans and contemporary artists. Images and ideas from Africa and the West continue to appear in her work influenced in part by her ongoing dialogue with Malian artists as well as a response to her own layered American cultural identity.

Goldner explains “Art is central to the richness of people’s lives and the progress of communities. Public art makes an important contribution to civic life and is a hallmark of a robust democracy offering a means of participation in public affairs beyond the act of voting. Art helps build common understanding, enhance excellence, enable people to improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to society.”

The first workshop will be Monday March 22 from 7-9pm at the Jewish Community Center in the Perlman Art Studio, 3800 E. River Rd. at Dodge.

Additional workshops will be held:
Tuesday March 23 4-6pm at the Sam Lena branch of the Tucson/Pima Public Library 1607 S. 6th Avenue.

Wednesday March 24 3:30-6 ( For Ages 5-11) at the Jewish Community Center in the Perlman Art Studio 3800 E. River Rd. at Dodge.

Thursday March 25 7-9pm at the Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave.

Also, be sure to listen in on Thursday March 25th from 6:15 - 6:30pm on KXCI Radio 91.3FM during the Slightly Off Center Radio program.

This family based event is open to the general public, there is a $5 suggested donation. Light refreshments and all materials are included.

For more information contact 520-388-9553. You can read more about Janet's work at www.JanetGoldner.com.

This program is made possible in part with support from the Tucson/Pima Arts Council, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona Arts Share, National Endowment for the Arts, the Jewish Community Center and TAB supporters.

Unsung Stories Theme of Arts Brigade 2004 MLK Mobile Mural

Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Arts Brigade, Jewish Arts Alliance and the Volunteer Center of Tucson invite you to help create a participatory mural that celebrates the unsung s/heros of the civil rights movement on January 19 from 3:30 - 6pm at the Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd. This will be the fourth year for this family event and an annual opportunity for community members to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King through a hands on group activity. The mural will be on display at locations throughout Tucson. The 2003 Rosa Parks mural is now on display at the Volunteer Center of Tucson.

Additional MLK Mobile Mural workshops for ages 4-17 and their families will be held on Jan. 21 from 3:30 - 6pm at the Jewish Community Center. There is a suggested donation of $10. For more information call TAB at (520)388-9553 or visit us on the web at www.TucsonArtsBrigade.org.

This family based event is free and open to the general public. Families are invited to bring images and stories that can be incorporated into the mural. Feel free to drop by any time between 3:30 - 6pm, there will be light refreshments and all art materials are provided. This project kicks off TAB’s 2004 season of after school youth fine arts programming.

The Tucson Arts Brigade is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to
offering innovative weekend and after school visual art programs and the
production of temporary and permanent works of community, participatory and public art. This program is made possible in part with support from the Volunteer Center
of Tucson, Tucson/Pima Arts Council, the Arizona Commission on the Arts,
Arizona Arts Share, National Endowment for the Arts, the Jewish Community Center
the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona and TAB supporters.

Announcing TAB’s Fine Arts Program for Youth Spring 2004 Program
Community: Peace by Peace

The Tucson Arts Brigade announces its spring after school visiting artist workshops for youth ages 5-17 on Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 6pm beginning January 19, 2004 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E. River Road.

Ages 10 - 17 meet Mondays 3:30 - 6pm and ages 5 - 11 Wednesdays 3:30 - 6pm. The public is invited to attend one or all workshops featuring professional working artist in painting, drawing, murals, photography, movement and experimental media.

To register for a class contact TAB at (520)388-9553 on the web at
www.TucsonArtsBrigade.org or email us at ArtBrigade@aol.com.

March 22 - 26 - - Visiting Artist Janet Goldner from New York City - Public
Art & Community: Planning for Community Art Projects

COST:
$195. entire semester $20. per session/ $18. JCC includes all supplies &
snacks! Scholarships Available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
** May 24, 25, 27, 28 - 9 - 5pm Summer Mural Arts Camp **

TO REGISTER:
1) Call: 520-388-9553 or Email: ArtBrigade@aol.com List your name, student's name, age, phone number and classes you would like to attend.
2) We will call to confirm your registration.
3) Drop in Registration Welcome!
4) Send your payment to : TAB. POB 545, Tucson, AZ 85702