Tag Archives: UpTownNYC

Shot In The Dark: Film Screening and Panel Discussion About Mental Health

A short film [5:00mins] by NoMAA Grantee Astrid Andujar about mental health and the steps one takes to over come a difficult circumstance. Followed by an expert panel.

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Welcome

7:00 PM – Remarks and Screening

7:15 PM – 7:55 PM – Panel

Simon Sink said, that “When we help ourselves, we find moments of happiness. When we help others, we find lasting fulfillment.” And it’s that sense of fulfillment, I feel today as I introduce you to Shot In The Dark Destallo En La Oscuridad, a short backed by NoMMA, written and directed by yours truly.

Navigating my own mental health has left me in a depressive state, uninspired. As I realized the curse depression has on my own creativity I began to wonder how to shake this off. Movement and filmmaking has been the answer. This tale is at the core of the film. In the short, in which will be released in the upcoming weeks, we follow Ella as she navigates her own struggles.

We’ll follow the film screening [5:00min runtime] with a panel with lead experts in the mental health field, led by Narolyn Mendez Ph.D., accompanied by Ranjana Srinivasan, Ph.D., and Robert A. Cox, Jr., PhD.

J. Hood: PRINTMAKING WITH PLANTS WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

August 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Printmaking with Plants Workshop for Young Artists

Best for ages 6-10

Learn how to create one-of-a-kind prints and other forms of art using plants and natural objects!

Participants will learn a variety of ways to create art using plants and natural objects, including relief printing, rubbing, and tracing. Participants will take home prints, a few new skills, and an appreciation for the natural world.

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About the instructor:

Ben Eshleman is a printmaker, illustrator, and nature-lover. He believes everyone is an artist, and he is excited to share the joy of making art with others.

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Workshop will take place in J. Hood Wright Park. Exact location to be announced.

Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens July 24.

This workshop is brought to you by the Fort Tryon Park Trust and the generosity of the Greenacre Foundation.

Morris-Jumel – ConEd Family and Community Day: Make Your Own Beaded Suncatcher

Learn how to assemble a suncatcher using a fun variety of materials. After you design and assemble your own original suncatcher in our 18th-Century Kitchen, bring it home to brighten your environment. Suncatchers, which may have originated as an artistic creation of Native American people, are captivating to look at and can bring a sense of peace and beauty to your surroundings. We’ll have items like colorful, translucent beads, upcycled materials, objects made from metal, and materials found in nature, like shells and small sticks. You can learn about the symbolism of some of these items as you craft your own suncatcher.

This program is free and open to the public. All materials will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are optional inside the Museum.

 

The Rise: Art in The Heights

The Rise is Art on the Ave NYC’s newest exhibition. It takes place in Washington Heights along Broadway between 169th and 170th as well as along W181st St.

This is an interactive gallery walk that viewers can enjoy from the sidewalk. Art on the Ave NYC transforms vacant storefronts into street-facing mini art galleries for all to enjoy. 26 local artists are featured in this exhibition many from the neighborhood. All the art is for sale with all proceeds going directly to the artists. Artists have recorded audio messages for the public that can be heard via a QR code label at each piece. There is also signage at each location which includes a map of the exhibition and messages from the Washington Heights BID and the curator of the show, Alexis Mendoza.

Exhibition ends August 31st, 2023.

Art on the Ave Gallery walks will be announced shortly but anyone can see the exhibition any time.