2/7/12 to 2/9/12

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Tricks of the Trade: Integration of Art and Community

How can you effectively reach out and collaborate with the community through art?

In these open-forum workshops, participants will discuss how to establish the connection between artist and community. Facilitating this relationship requires us to discuss identity, history, and the audiences we're engaging with. Local artists and creative professionals will be a part of the round-table discussion to speak about their struggles and success.

February 7th, 7:00pm: MCLA Gallery 51 (please note time changed)
Round-Table Discussion Part I: Art, Community, and Local Politics of the Northern Berkshire

Panelists:
-Richard J. Alcombright, Mayor of North Adams
-Nancy Bullet, North Adams City Councilor
-Alan Marden, North Adams City Councilor
- Keith Bona, North Adams City Councilor
- David Bond, North Adams City Councilor
-Christine Dobbert, Florida Town Administrator
-Veronica Bosley, Director of North Adams Office of Tourism 

 
February 8th, 6:30pm: Ferrin Gallery 
Round-Table Discussion Part II: Art, Community, and Local Politics of Pittsfield

- Hosted by Helena Fruscio, Massachusetts Creative Economy Industry Director
-Dan Bianchi, Mayor of Pittsfield
-Ben Dowing, State Senator
-Tricia Farley-Bouvier, State Representative
-John Krol, City Councilor of Pittsfield


February 9th, 6:30pm: IS183 Art School 
Round-Table Discussion Part III: Art, Community

Guest Speakers/Panelists: 
-Susan Cross, Curator MASS MoCA
-Kate Merrigan, UNITY Program Coordinator of Northern Berkshire Community Colation
-Sandra Newman, Founder and Executive Director of Community Access to the Arts
-Megan Whilden, Director of Cultural Development for Pittsfield (moderator)

To see what we have done in the past click here 

Event Website: mcla.edu/bcrc