[IMC] Press Release/PSA: CHICANA ARTIST AND URBANA HIGH STUDENTS EXHIBIT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

[University YMCA]

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University YMCA of the University of Illinois
Press Release/Public Service Announcement
May 1, 2013
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Ann Rasmus
217-337-1514
University YMCA
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CHICANA ARTIST AND URBANA HIGH STUDENTS
EXHIBIT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
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What: The University YMCA announces the Art @ the Y opening reception of  "Identity,
Activism, and Youth" by  Humanitarian Designer and Chicana Artist Nancy Guevara 
and the students  of Urbana High School participating in Art, Media, and Design,
 a 21st Century  Learning Center course.

Various  student-led projects include creating a response to gun  violence  through
poster making, collage, and drawing, complicating  Latino  stereotypes through skits
and video, and conducting interviews  with  students about their experience in public
school and is presenting   findings through photography, installation, and sculpture.

Website:  www.universityymca.org/art/upcoming [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001CLAak5ZbSKvRgO13mUJhGd4htXQC8EzZj2L5ac2Ir6aqA5TNavAfO-SYjce-US986k7Wr7z3dPelQKdDeddhzzbSw1GpFnVbnowpt3FwYJsIn-IaG1k_Z6ehKeD6M9fEMqfPwurx3Ok=]

When: Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5pm-7pm, Artist Talk at 6:30pm

Where: Murphy Gallery, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Details: A viewing with light refreshments will begin at 5:00pm, followed by an 
artist talk at 6:30pm.  Nancy Guevara will be available for interviews in advance
as well as at the opening reception.  To arrange an interview in advance with Nancy
Guevara or  with the participating students of Urbana High School, please contact
 Ann Rasmus, University YMCA Program Director.

Background:  This  exhibition, like the Art, Media, and Design course at  Urbana
 High School, is about engaging people in a survey of  social and cultural issues
to facilitate discussion and to encourage  them to be active members and agents 
of change.  Nancy Guevara has  introduced students of this program to the use of
 design, media, and art  techniques that are used to educate, create awareness, 
and inspire  initiative as well as to foster interest through research, analysis,
and  observation.

Artist Bio:
Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Nancy Guevara earned her design  degree at the
 University of Texas. Interested in the intersection of  humanitarian design and
 public art, social justice and education, Nancy  is a Fulbright Scholar for her
 work in "Humanitarian Design in Mexico  City."

Learn more about Nancy Guevara's work at  http://nancyedithguevara.org/ [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001CLAak5ZbSKtgF-Wz7SscQ1X1a5kzUOeM1HWnIIVCJLtr-pGQ0FMRN7ejepCC60V-TIQ_R0zl0v8_NW0SjkR-61PRImElqTxCPKYg5UCuWS_ixAauh4rz-kqiOKBVdDCL]

Artist Statement:

"I  am a social designer, activist, and educator whose borderland  background and
upbringing continue to direct my life and work.  I strive  to create learning environments
that respect and appreciate students'  cultural and economic background and identity.
 I am a supporter of  diversity and multilingualism, and I value different forms
 of  communications and learning.  I focus on painting, writing, and  designing 
public, didactic and culturally relevant art, educational  materials, and projects.
I explore ways in which social awareness and  learning can be cultivated through
 play, visual expression, interaction,  and reflection."

Additional Information: Art @ the Y is an initiative of the University YMCA.  "Identity,
 Activism, & Youth" will be on view in Murphy Gallery at the  University Y from 
9am to 9pm weekdays through August 20th, 2013.
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