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TALKING SUITCASES:

            Gathering Life Stories in a Diverse World

November 17-December 17, 2009

Nash Gallery, University of Minnesota (405 21st Avenue South)
   

Talking Suitcases are suitcases filled with handmade objects that tell personal stories.  The exhibition displays Talking Suitcases created by Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds, with focus on issues of immigration, personal loss, and identity.

Opening Reception::
    Friday, November 20, 6-8:30 pm
Performance: Spoken Word artist IBe Kaba, 7 pm. 

The Stories (Live!)  
Talking Suitcase creators tell their stories.
    Saturday, Nov. 21, 1:-3:30 pm

The Art of Community Partnership :
Discussions with panelists

  Thursday, Dec. 3, noon-1:30pm
 Panelists: 
Sandy Agustin, Neighborhood House;
Tamar Ghidalia, Hmong American Partnership,and
Amy Muse, University of St. Thomas
  Wednesday, Dec. 9, noon-1:30pm
Panelists:
MeeOck Park, Korean Service Center;
John Wallace, University of Minnesota, and
 Debbie Wolking, West Bank Community Development Corporation

Curators’ tour with Joyce Lyon and Susan Armington –

 Saturday Dec. 5, 11:00am 

All events are free and open to the public.

The Nash Gallery is located in the Regis Center for Art, 405 21st Avenue South on the west bank campus of the University of Minnesota.  Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm.   Parking is available in the 21st Avenue Ramp.

Map and directions: http://nash.umn.edu/visit/

 

Bed of Transformation

Wedding Celebration

Korean Elder Story
   

Talking Suitcases Weekend Workshops:
  What do you carry with you?  What will you leave behind?

 

In this weekend workshop, create your own “Talking Suitcase” – a suitcase filled with handmade objects that tell stories.  With short writings & story exercises, we’ll evoke powerful and inspiring times in our lives, then create objects to represent them. We use fabric, papers, wire, sequins, beads, paint, and wooden bits to transform our experiences into colorful 3-D.  As we create, we reflect:  what roles do/did these moments play in the unfolding of our lives? What do we keep, and what do we want to let go? 

On the final day, we’ll make an object of our dreams for the coming year.

(No art experience necessary.  Please bring a suitcase and your favorite scissors.)
   
 

Weekend of Feb. 19-21 2010: 

Friday: 7-9pm  Saturday 1-5 pm
Sunday 1-5 pm
   
  Fee: $150 (Register by Jan 25, check for $50 to Susan at 5005 16th Ave. S., Mpls, MN 55417)
   
 

Location:

  Studio #501 in the California Building (Map)
  2205 California St. NE, Mpls
  Directions: from University Ave. & Broadway:  N on University. Left on 22nd (one block past Jax Café); Park at Mill City Coffee and go up to 5th floor.  P.S. There is an elevator!
  For additional info, call 612-578-9655
   

updated 11/21/2009

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