WORDS=POWER
Art has the power to evoke empathy, provoke thought and catalyze social change.
Art has played a significant role in expressing the experiences, struggles and triumphs of humanity. This project addresses a variety of issues including beauty, destruction and resilience, and participation is open to all.
WORDS=POWER (W=P) incorporates the use of words, phrases, poems and written texts. W=P participants will bring these words to life through various media such as painting, sculpture and 3D works, literature and music, as well as spoken word, dance, music and live performances. This initiative provides a safe, open creative space for participants to express themselves.
WORDS=POWER Creative Sessions
Each Creative Session consists of:
- Mindfulness exercises and creativity “warm ups”
- Poems and text as prompts: The primary aspect of the works will be words such as texts, poems, lyrics, etc. Participants may bring their own texts and/or be provided with a poem or excerpt. Participants will take some time to write, sketch, and journal about their relationship to the topic.
- Using a 12″x12″ canvas, participants will visually interpret the text through collage, writing, imagery, etc. (Feel free to bring collage items!)
Group Session Details
- Faculty and staff groups welcome
- All materials provided to participants
- 1.5 hour sessions
- Can be arranged in various locations in addition to the Crafts Center
- Special arrangements will need to be made for groups over 25
- Please schedule at least 2-3 weeks in advance
- $15 per-person charge to cover instruction and materials
- Sessions run through September 26, 2025
Reserve your group session now!
W=P sessions will be offered throughout the year leading up to the series of events and exhibitions on campus in fall 2025.
Samples of WORDS=POWER art
