Dnaga and EastSide Arts Alliance Presents

2 Part Youth Art Class for Girls with Tarika Lewis

Wednesday June 17th and 24th

3:30-4:30pm

via Zoom

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Sister Tarika Lewis is a cherished visual artist, musician, author, and political activist. This 2 part series is an offering of dNaga and EastSide Arts Alliance's youth program Girl Project, an art and empowerment program geared toward the creative expression and sisterhood of girls aged 11-14, though we make space for our alumni and older sisters in the community to share space as well. Typically we prioritize youth from Oakland's San Antonio district being taught various artistic mediums by Bay Area women of color, but this digital iteration has allowed us more flexibility in our reach. We are excited to offer this workshop to an age range of 11-18 years old. We would like to expose as many young sisters as possible to the talent that is Tarika Lewis. 

Take a deeper look at Girl Project here

Girl Project Balance:: Newsletter 

In the way of materials please utilize whatever you have on hand: pencils, color pencils, paper, construction paper, charcoal, watercolor, pastels. But even if you don't have it all, pencil and paper will get you through the first class and we could potentially send additional materials which if they don't reach you before the first session would be available for the second class. Please let us know if you need materials. 

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Lets put our hearts in our hands and create together!!

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EBALDC/Asian Resource Center Gallery and EastSide Arts Alliance present…

A Virtual Reception with Artist

Claudio Talavera-Ballon

Somos tierra que anda – We are Earth that Walks

Tuesday July 21 at 7pm  

3:30-4:30pm

Available  Spanish with English Simultaneous translation

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omos tierra que anda – We are Earth that Walks tells the story of the Central American migrants in the recent caravans, who are traveling north in search of a better life. The artwork explores the suffering, strife and hopes of those traveling from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, fleeing poverty and violence in their home countries. The exhibit seeks to change the biased narrative portrayed by the media and offer a glimpse of hope. It is also an invitation for needed conversations to help us move beyond this highly charged conflict and towards a solution.

Also featured are women who make the often tragic journey less strenuous for migrants thanks to their compassion, courage, and determination to help. It portrays the women of La Patrona, who feed migrants traveling atop the freight train La Bestia, which carries hundreds of people without access to food or water through treacherous deserts and jungles. The paintings also depict DACA recipients (Dreamers) and community leaders who, through their resistance and dedication, are advocating for those who have completed the journey and are trying to make a new life in the US.

Talavera-Ballón is a Peruvian-born oil painter and muralist based in San Francisco, CA. His work highlights the lives and struggles of farm workers, indigenous people and immigrants throughout Latin America and the US. He has exhibited his works in museums, universities and embassies internationally and in the US, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cusco, the Peruvian Embassy in Washington DC, and Galería de la Raza, San Francisco.

EastSide Arts Alliance and dNaga Dance Company presents:

GIRL Project Virtual Hangouts:: Balance

Cyber Space via Zoom

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm 

Girl Project is maintaining weekly hour long hangouts via zoom where we kick it, take some time to catch up, create art, and get to see each others faces. All GP family is invited, alumni and current! 

Girl Project wants to remains here for our girls the best way we now how, by creating space and spending time together. Email to receive the zoom link and we will see you there!! 

And don't forget

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@Eastsidecultural

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