[IMC] Press Release/PSA: CHICANA ARTIST AND URBANA HIGH STUDENTS EXHIBIT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
University YMCA
megan at universityymca.org
Wed May 1 14:34:26 UTC 2013
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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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