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SUMMARY:The Inner Landscape\, The Outer World
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a gentle 2-hour experiential workshop facilitated by Expressive Arts Therapist Marina Strauss. Together\, we will step outdoors and allow nature to slow us down\, offering a pause from the everyday. \nWe will begin with a grounding meditation to arrive fully\, then wander with our phones as quiet companions\, capturing images that catch our attention or stir something within. These photographs will become doorways—inviting reflection\, creative expression\, and shared exploration of our inner landscapes. \nTo honor presence and intimacy\, space is limited and advance registration is required at mysticopenstudio.com. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 24 (Rain date: May 31\, same time) \nTIME: 3-5 PM \nLOCATION: Mystic Open Studio\, 785 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \n  \nThis program is offered by Mystic Open Studio as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-inner-landscape-the-outer-world/
LOCATION:Mystic Open Studio\, 785 Mass Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality\, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway\, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share their perspectives and expertise; organized by Juandamarie Gikandi. \nThe Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) honors the legacy of African American quilting by celebrating Harriett Powers (1837–1910)\, a Black quilter and folk artist born enslaved in Madison County\, Georgia. PSSMQG has faithfully recreated Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” in a modern context\, using their own vibrant fabrics and contemporary sensibilities. \nPowers’ quilts are considered some of the finest examples of African American art and have made lasting contributions to American cultural heritage. Only two of her quilts are known to survive: the “Bible Quilt” (1886)\, held at the Smithsonian Institution\, and the “Pictorial Quilt” (1888)\, housed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Powers used appliqué\, machine stitching\, and hand stitching to create these quilts\, which depict Bible stories\, prophecies\, and astronomical events. \nRelated Events \nOPENING RECEPTION: \nThursday\, April 17\, 6 to 8 pm \nVISITING HOURS \nFriday\, April 18\, 2 to 5 pm\n(Coincides with Stitching Bee* organized by Mystic Open Studio; * $10 participation fee for Stitching Bee) \nFriday\, April 18\, 6 to 8 pm\n(on view during Drum Circle organized by Mystic Open Studio (artists not present) FREE) \nSaturday\, April 19\, 11am–4pm\n(Coincides with tours of the historic Jason Russell House & Menotomy Beer Hall at Town Hall – FREE) \nHosted by Mystic Open Studios\n785 Mass Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\nwww.mysticopenstudio.com \nExhibit free and open to all! \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/paying-homage-to-harriet-powers-a-revolutionary-quilter/
LOCATION:Mystic Open Studio\, 785 Mass Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Exhibits
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