CHANNEL
to serve as a medium for;
a circuit which acts as a path for a signal


EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST

A 2-Hour Online Interactive Workshop
Declaring oneself an artist is a self-affirming process accessible to everyone. However, outdated narratives hinder many of us from fully embracing that call.

By challenging personal and collective narratives on creative identity, we’ll explore how these limiting stories shape our understanding of art and artistic identity. Participants will confront limiting beliefs and define their artistic self through a guided workshop.

FEB. 26th


Time: 6 pm. - 8 p.m. (EST.)
Location: Zoom
Self-Selected Fee: $20; $40; or $60




OVERVIEW

1. Re-Defining Artistic Worth
  • Dismantle societal and cultural definitions of who qualifies as an artist- challenging narratives of artistic worth based on economic status, gender, race, and medium.
  • Question the role of cultural and economic forces in shaping artistic value.

2. Group Collaboration: Unblocking Old Stories
  • Collectively name and dismantle cultural stories and personal narratives blocking us from creative expression.

3. Workshop: Re-envision Your Creative Self
  • Define your personal, creative value through tailored writing prompts and reflection.
  • Craft a creative identity statement as a grounding mantra for your creative expansion.
  • Embrace the statement shifting over time. Make this a practice to revisit. 


After class, you will receive:

A detailed class summary
An index of cited sources and references
Recommended supplementary materials
Prompts for continued practice



      Do you want to embrace your creative self?

      Let’s rewrite old stories.





      FACILITATOR

      Ash Scrivener [she/they]  
      CHANNEL Founder

      Specializes in: Creative Mentorship, Group Facilitation, Self-Embodiment, Grief Literacy, Visual Arts, Materials + Process, UX/UI, Creative Writing, Design Thinking.

      Hello, my name is Ash. I’m an artist, educator, and qualitative researcher. With more than a decade spent in professional creative services, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that artists face in developing their creative voice. I am invested in de-centering capitalist frameworks from the creative process and making space for spiritually-centered, generative practices. I launched CHANNEL to provide programs and resources that inspire all people to create what is most authentic to them.

      Thank you for being here.


      FRAMEWORK
      CHANNEL is dedicated to de-centering colonial narratives in art-making and is built upon a mission to promote the inherent value of creativity beyond capitalist frameworks, fostering an inclusive, joyful community centered around creative expression. 

      Guided by the principle that to make anything is entering a sacred space, the organization offers diverse programs including hands-on workshops, culturally rich courses, and collaborative community projects that emphasize reclaiming our personal and collective connections to creative process. 

      Curriculum development involves a collaborative design process with community members and artists, focusing on the process of making over the final product. Program evaluation through participant feedback and community impact assessments help shape and improve our offerings, while we work to ensure accessibility through sliding scale fees and scholarships when possible.








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