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The Art(s) of Self Representation
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesThis class will introduce students to the art of self-representation by discussing culturally relevant masterworks, creating visual mind-maps of identity, exploring mixed media and painting, learning color mixing, drawing the human form (emphasizing faces), and producing a final project that…
Create Your Own Perfomance!
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesUsing all levels of ability, this group will explore how to collaborate, with team-building exercises designed to introduce social skills and communication supports. Then, through rap, rhythms, mask-making and short scripts, students will tell a story that highlights issues in…
Saturday in the Gallery – Our Roots (Exhibition Closes October 23rd)
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is thrilled to announce Our Roots, a visual arts exhibition presented in partnership with Fulton Art Fair. Participating artists in Our Roots have chosen to create images that reflect historical events that have…
Where is the Money?
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesA panel conversation that sheds light on artists across multiple genres who are fortunate enough to fund their art. Meet the Panelists below: Amy Simon is an educator, artist, activist and owner of ALLURE ART STUDIO in Queens. She…
Reflection – Opening Reception
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJoin us at the opening reception of "Reflection" by Saba Farhoudnia. Curated by Adèle Eisenstein. About this event Reflection is a series of paintings on mirror surfaces, representing dis-honor killings – just a few of over 5000 women and LGBT+…
Hands on History: Victorian Valentines
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaHappy Valentine’s Day! Kick off the Season of Love with Victorian valentine making using reproductions of historic patterns and ephemera. Mean valentines, known as Vinegar Valentines, were also popular during this period, so broken hearts are welcome!