Art Treats Lunch Series

Do something different with your lunch hour! Join local artists, community leaders and community members for Art Treats, our series of lunchtable conversations guaranteed to feed your mind and nourish your creative soul.

Histories of Poetry By The People
12PM Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
FREE (BYOBB: Bring Your Own Brown Bag lunch!)

Explore the origins of spoken word poetry. From the art of conversation to public debates in verse, various cultures provide the pentimento of the story behind what we now called spoken word. How has spoken word poetry been utilized as a tool for citizenship and activism? Participants will exchange stories about the uses of creative expression in their own culture or communities. Bring a piece of poetry to share! (Facilitated by Marlina Gonzalez)

Portrait of the Artist as a Visionary Activist
12PM Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
FREE! (BYOBB: Bring Your Own Brown Bag lunch!)

In the true spirit of Sekou Sundiata's inspirations drawn from contemporary and street cultures, Portrait of The Artist As Visionary Activist explores how we as a community can draw from our experiences in shaping the poetry of our everyday lives. Participants will exchange stories about the uses of creative expression in their own culture or communities. Bring a piece of poetry to share! 

Art Treats: meet new people, make connections, and break bread together. No registration necessary. We'll see you at the table!

This Art Treats Lunch Series is Curated and Facilitated by Marlina Gonzalez.