Join us from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. to keep stress at bay by making your own shower steamers infused with natural essential oils like spearmint and eucalyptus for relaxation!
One of the oldest women’s art organizations in the country, the Athena Art Society Inc. began in 1903 to assist and encourage women in all branches of the Fine Arts. Athena continues to promote and develop the visual arts and stimulate community participation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we also provide local art awards, host juried and non-juried member exhibitions, and support other arts organizations through leadership and partnerships. As membership is by invitation only, some of the area’s best-known women artists have proudly participated in the Athena Art Society. athenaartsociety.org
Professionally and as an artist, Jennifer McCary is an agent of change. As a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) professional, she is transforming policies, organizations and actions. In her other capacities, she is captivating and transforming hearts and minds. McCary believes that art has always been the bridge between our differences, and this exhibition intends to connect the essence of the professional and artistic version of who she is. This art exhibition was inspired by the poem WE. DANCE. written and performed by Hope Boykin and members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The emotions in the spoken word guided McCary through the creation of this collection of works. Observing each piece in the context of dance being the art form dancers use to emote when their hearts are happy, peaceful, bewildered or broken, this collection encourages you to consider how you personally handle heartbreak, loneliness, excitement and joy. The title artwork “When Our Hearts Break We Dance” is a mixed media creation on the racial reckoning this nation began to come to grips with in 2020. The goal of this exhibition aims to remind viewers that we all deal with things such as unconscious bias, unconscious doubt (a term coined by the artist), heartbreak, joy, passion, power and peace. Despite what we are conditioned to believe about our differences, the beauty of humanity rests in our similarities. Like these dancers, use your passion and gifts to fix that which is broken. unconsciousdoubt.com
Join us for the Sexual Health Series. During this series, learn more about HIV, AIDS, STD prevention and safe sex.
The kickoff event will be from 12 – 1:30 p.m. in College Hall 153. All other workshops will be from 12 – 2 p.m. in College Hall 153 on the following days:
- Wednesday, March 29
- Kickoff: Learn more about this sexual health series
- Wednesday, April 5
- In the Moment Conversations: Harm Reduction Strategies
- Wednesday, April 12
- Bringing Sex(y) Back: Combating Sexual Health Stigma
- Let’s Talk About Sex: Sex Positive Education
- Wednesday, April 19
- Girls Need Love Too: HIV Interventions for Black Women
- When love Harms: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Health
- Wednesday, April 26
- Getting It On As You’re Getting On: Conversations Around Intimacy & Aging
- Invisible Voices: Demystifying Sex Work
One of the oldest women’s art organizations in the country, the Athena Art Society Inc. began in 1903 to assist and encourage women in all branches of the Fine Arts. Athena continues to promote and develop the visual arts and stimulate community participation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we also provide local art awards, host juried and non-juried member exhibitions, and support other arts organizations through leadership and partnerships. As membership is by invitation only, some of the area’s best-known women artists have proudly participated in the Athena Art Society. athenaartsociety.org
Professionally and as an artist, Jennifer McCary is an agent of change. As a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) professional, she is transforming policies, organizations and actions. In her other capacities, she is captivating and transforming hearts and minds. McCary believes that art has always been the bridge between our differences, and this exhibition intends to connect the essence of the professional and artistic version of who she is. This art exhibition was inspired by the poem WE. DANCE. written and performed by Hope Boykin and members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The emotions in the spoken word guided McCary through the creation of this collection of works. Observing each piece in the context of dance being the art form dancers use to emote when their hearts are happy, peaceful, bewildered or broken, this collection encourages you to consider how you personally handle heartbreak, loneliness, excitement and joy. The title artwork “When Our Hearts Break We Dance” is a mixed media creation on the racial reckoning this nation began to come to grips with in 2020. The goal of this exhibition aims to remind viewers that we all deal with things such as unconscious bias, unconscious doubt (a term coined by the artist), heartbreak, joy, passion, power and peace. Despite what we are conditioned to believe about our differences, the beauty of humanity rests in our similarities. Like these dancers, use your passion and gifts to fix that which is broken. unconsciousdoubt.com
Keep stress at bay by making your own shower steamers infused with natural essential oils like spearmint and eucalyptus for relaxation!
Workshop presented by Counseling Services and Career & Transfer Services
This workshop will highlight ways to help center yourself and find calm, all while being productive and motivated at work.
Please visit owens.edu/FindingOurJoy to join us via livestream
Host: Eric Wallack
Mr. Wallack will share tips and strategies for developing lyrics and the music for songwriting projects, and for maintaining the creativity, energy and enthusiasm necessary to sustain all types of creative endeavors.
Eric Wallack is a Professor of Music at Owens Community College. He is a specialist in plucked string instruments.
One of the oldest women’s art organizations in the country, the Athena Art Society Inc. began in 1903 to assist and encourage women in all branches of the Fine Arts. Athena continues to promote and develop the visual arts and stimulate community participation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we also provide local art awards, host juried and non-juried member exhibitions, and support other arts organizations through leadership and partnerships. As membership is by invitation only, some of the area’s best-known women artists have proudly participated in the Athena Art Society. athenaartsociety.org