Holler If You Hear Me: Bringing Awareness to Black Issues and Mental Health Stigma
Join us for this very important discussion about the mental health conditions that occur in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in America.
This event is presented by Student Activities and Counseling Services in collaboration with the Black Student Union and in observation of Black History Month.
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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
The Yellow Boat will be produced on the Center for Fine and Performing Arts mainstage this April! The College’s students, faculty and staff as well as the general community are eligible to audition. Auditions will take place from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts in Room 105. Callback auditions will be at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15.
Please Bring the Following to Auditions:
- Your work or class schedule and/or any conflicts between Feb. 13-April 16
- You are encouraged to prepare a one-minute monologue.
If you do not have a prepared monologue, something will be provided for you to read at the audition.
- There will be a short movement portion to this audition.
No preparation or experience is needed.
Please do come wearing clothing you are comfortable moving in and wear soft soled shoes or be able to remove your shoes at the door to protect the dance studio’s floor.
To Audition:
Contact jeremy_meier@owens.edu to schedule an audition for February 13 or 14.
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
Pet that stress away with visiting kittens from the Toledo Animal Rescue!
Step out of your comfort zone and into the Library to make some new friends!
Refreshments will be provided.
The Yellow Boat will be produced on the Center for Fine and Performing Arts mainstage this April! The College’s students, faculty and staff as well as the general community are eligible to audition. Auditions will take place from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts in Room 105. Callback auditions will be at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15.
Please Bring the Following to Auditions:
- Your work or class schedule and/or any conflicts between Feb. 13-April 16
- You are encouraged to prepare a one-minute monologue.
If you do not have a prepared monologue, something will be provided for you to read at the audition.
- There will be a short movement portion to this audition.
No preparation or experience is needed.
Please do come wearing clothing you are comfortable moving in and wear soft soled shoes or be able to remove your shoes at the door to protect the dance studio’s floor.
To Audition:
Contact jeremy_meier@owens.edu to schedule an audition for February 13 or 14.