Walter, the Emotional Support Balloon, Live, Tomorrow, in Minneapolis!

Hello!!!

So glad you're here with me in these endeavors making art, building community, and centering conversations about disability..

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Upcoming Events

Walter at Moonplay Cinema's Candid Festival Tomorrow!

Wednesday April 10th, 2024, Walter will be screened at Cinecriture, a part of Moonplay Cinema's Candid Festival in Minneapolis at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave S at 6:30pm.

Free Admission

RSVP or just attend.

Online Reading What Are the Accommodations of Your Dreams?

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6pm Central Time

I'll be reading from What are the Accommodations of your Dreams? which is published in the Walker Reader. Tickets ranging from $10-20, with an access hospitality rate of $1. If the access rate is out of reach for you please just let me know that you'd like to attend and I'll spot you a ticket no questions asked.

With Us: Artists with Disabilities on Adapting Technology for Us, Online Panel from Springboard for the Arts

Tuesday, May 5, 2024, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Central Time

Join me, panelists Belo Miguel Cipriani, Ed.D., Nicole Thomas, and Bryan Thao Worra for a panel, With Us: Artists with Disabilities on Adapting Technology for Us. This is a continuation of a series of programming for (and by) disabled artists on a variety of topics. Past topics include Artists with Disabilities on Empowerment, Artists with Disabilities on Joy, and Artists with Disabilities on Caring for Ourselves and Our Community. All are welcome to attend this free event. Registration in the link.

Opportunities

Twin Cities Collage Collective

I'm a member of the Twin Cities Collage Collective, which has a few opportunities to get involved coming up.

Materials Scholarship

Through this project, we will provide a variety of unique vintage and contemporary paper-based collage material at no cost to the recipient to support their creative exploration. Receiving a mix of material can kickstart creativity and lead to fascinating breakthroughs! Black, brown, mixed race and indigenous folks are encouraged to apply, as are members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. For application details see our linktree.

Open Call for Minnesota-Based Collage

For North Star Collage #3, details in linktree as well. Prior zines are now available for purchase at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (also in Open Book in Minneapolis).

Recent Updates

LinkedIn and Instagram Update

A recent post on both LinkedIn and Instagram focused on giving examples of what being an artist interested in disability and joy looks like.

Capacity

I've been continuing to check in with folks to brainstorm, to dream. If you're interested in catching up or think there might be something you'd like to do together please reply, and let me know your availability. If you're an artist hoping to have a consultation about the business-side of your practice please reach out via Springboard for the Arts.

More soon, I do have a few upcoming things not yet formally public that I'm excited to be sharing. I'll type to you next week.

In appreciation,

Alison