Building Bridges Showcasing Umass Amherst Worker Artists

151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003 The Building Bridges Worker Artists at UMass group cordially invites the campus community and public to the 8th annual Building Bridges Showcase Event on April 1st from 12 - 7 at the Bromery Center... This is a day-long event that features the creative work of more than 50 UMass staff members – they host workshops, art demonstrations, perform, and share their creative work with the community. We have more than 40 Co-Sponsors and each year draw upwards of 500 people – including members of the community and family members and neighbors of participating artists. We will have a great diversity of creative work on display from our Worker Artist group – stained-glass, fly-fishing flies, chainmail, medieval costumes, felting, beadwork, quilting, mosaics, mixed-media and more. The exhibition also includes large-scale displays from the Our Immigrant Voices group, using participatory action research to share personal narratives, images, storytelling.

The showcase will also feature creative work from this year’s the Random Acts of Kindness Through Art campaign. This campaign is based on the premise that giving the community something beautiful, handmade, and meaningfully crafted brings joy to both the artist and the recipient. The art, which is printed on card stock and features the creative work of campus employees, includes photographs, mixed media, illustrations, jewelry making, and more. Campus members are invited to view artwork and pick up free art at the annual showcase. You can also find your FREE Art cards around campus at IALS, the Physical Plant, Crotty Hall, Gordon Hall, Library 7th floor, Wilder Hall, Furcolo, South College lobby area, and more coming soon! Cards are limited edition and available through April 1st.

Catered receptions for the annual showcase begin at 12:30pm and 4:30 p.m. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Building Bridges draws on the power of solidarity and creative expression to bring people together and create a bridge across difference. This is a collaborative effort among the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Partnership for Worker Education, Office of Human Resources and Civic Engagement and Service-Learning. The UMass Amherst Libraries will host the exhibit, “Our Common Ground,” September 23 through December 19, 2024. The exhibit will be open for viewing during regular Library hours at the Science and Engineering Library, Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise, UMass Amherst.

An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 3:30-5:30 p.m., in the exhibit space. “Our Common Ground” is a new UMass Worker Artist Exhibition presented by the Partnership for Worker Education and the Building Bridges Public Art and Engagement Initiative. Showcasing the work of sixteen UMass worker artists, the exhibit highlights how the care for Mother Earth and for each other is expressed through creative practice. Building Bridges is a collaboration among the Partnership for Worker Education, Human Resources, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and Civic Engagement and Service Learning. It draws on the power of solidarity and creative expression to bring people together and create a bridge across difference. 90 Campus Center Way, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003

Inspired by worker artist Michelle St. Martin's curiosity and deep dive into her evolution as a photographer, this exhibition brings together 13 worker artists from UMass who reflect on childhood joy. Join this open gallery time to see this remarkable exhibition. This event is part of a series of Inauguration Weekend/Founders Day activations highlighting campus points of pride and building community organized by the office of Community Relations & University Events. Founders Day is an annual opportunity to reflect on the rich and storied history of UMass Amherst, take pride in its present standing, and look towards its future. In combination with the Inauguration of Chancellor Javier Reyes, this year’s festivities will be particularly impactful.

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