Community Bridges: I Am

5183 North Montclair Plaza Lane,Montclair CA 91763

11 July, 2022

Description

As part of our "Community Bridges" workshop series, this 4th session will focus on the history and impact of the Chicano Movement, a movement inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, which advocated for equal rights and cultural pride among individuals of Latin American descent. During this workshop, we'll discuss the use of poetry in expressing the concept of "Chicanismo", and how the poetry of Rudolfo "Corky" Gonzales empowered generations of artists and communities. Participants will be guided through the process of crafting an "I Am" poem influenced by the Civil Rights Era and the concept of self-pride and empowerment. All participants are invited to submit their creations for consideration to our "Community Bridges" print anthology, a book featuring artworks inspired by the Civil Rights Era and its impact on our community today. Individuals whose work is published will receive a free copy of the anthology upon its release in late-Summer/early-Fall 2022. To learn more about submission requirements, visit https://DSTLArts.org/creativeimpact. Note: This workshop will be an in-person event, and will follow appropriate Covid-19 precautions for in-person participation as per LA County guidelines.