April 22, 2008
VOICES Announces New Living Stories Project: “Downtown Geographical Expeditions”
VOICES: COMMUNITY STORIES PAST AND PRESENT, INC.
ANNOUNCES:
THE LIVING STORIES PROJECT
“Downtown Geographical Expeditions”
SATURDAY, May 10, 10 am – 4 pm
and/or
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 10 am-4pm
Been downtown lately? What do you see? Dust? Renovation? Construction? Vacancy? Change? What do you envision for Downtown Tucson’s future? What are your downtown stories, memories, experiences and hopes? How might help contribute to Downtown’s re-emergence?
Join veteran VOICES artists Kimi Eisele and Josh Schachter on two, day-long journeys to explore, document, discuss, re-map, and re-imagine Downtown Tucson through writing, photography, and movement (yes, dance!). Expeditions will offer participants the opportunity to experience, see, critique, and celebrate the city center in new ways. Activities will include walking tours, mapping, photography, writing, movement, emphasizing participants’ personal stories, memories and experiences of the city, past, present, and future. Stories and experiences will be gathered and shared through “re:VISION,” an artist-led initiative aiming to re-invigorate the dialogue about Downtown Tucson’s future using art practice, intervention, performance, and other creative means. (See more about re:VISION here: www.downtownrevision.blogspot.com).
Workshops are suitable for people of all ages and abilities. No prior experience necessary. Writers, photographers, dancers, visual artists, thinkers, performers, planners and anyone interested in sharing stories, discussing, and creatively re-imagining Downtown Tucson are encouraged to join us!
Guest artists Kimi and Josh are the VOICES’ founding writing and photography directors ran the 110º After School Magazine Project, for five years. Both have gone on to conduct artist residencies in schools and cultural institutions in Tucson and across the country. Kimi has taught workshops and directed performances combining writing, the spoken word, and dance. Josh has taught photography and digital storytelling to youth and adults.
Living Stories Overview and Registration:
What: An all day workshop exploring and documenting Downtown Tucson through writing, photography, and movement.
When: Saturday, May 10, 10 am to 4 pm AND/OR Saturday, May 31, 10 am to 4 pm
Who: All (14 years and up). No experience required.
Where: VOICES headquarters, 48 E. Pennington and various Downtown locations. Wear comfortable shoes, clothes and bring a hat and water. Bring a bag lunch.
Suggested Donation: $25 (please consider sponsoring a low-income youth to participate).
Questions: Rachel Villarreal, VOICES Projects Director, rachel@voicesinc.org or 622-7458 x209 or Donnamarie Miranda, VOICES Administrative Assistant, donnamarie@voicesinc.org or 622-7458 x204
How to register for the Living Stories Project:
You may register for the workshop by mail, email, or phone. Please direct registration to Rachel Villarreal, VOICES, 48 E. Pennington St., Tucson, AZ 85701, or rachel@voicesinc.org, or 622-7458 x209. Please include the following information:
- Name
- Mailing address and contact information
- Briefly tell us why you are taking this workshop
- Check made out to VOICES for $25 (please reference “Living Stories”)
