☆ ABOUT THE EVENT ☆
We are so excited to host our 5th annual POWRUP workshop series this July! POWRUP is a 5-day workshop series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate and shape the digital world we live in. The underlying philosophy of these workshops is rooted in the belief that understanding technology is crucial for individuals to have agency and influence over their own future.
The theme of "Technologic Symbiosis" underscores the idea that technology and humanity are deeply interconnected, with each shaping and informing the other in profound ways. This year’s workshops will range from Zine Making, Writing, AI, and Building your own Synthesizer to Researching Webs And Thought Lineage.
This edition’s lineup features brilliant teaching artists, including Tivali Thomas, Devandra A.i., Franki Farb in collaboration with Scribbles, Riley Wong in collaboration with Synth Library NYC, and Mollie Caffey.
Location: Trans-Pecos, 9-15 Wyckoff Ave, Queens, NY 11385
*Venue is ADA Accesible*
Registration is FREE. RSVP is required.
Dates: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, and 30th, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Day 1: Monday, July 22nd, 2024, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
An Outcall: A Poetry Workshop Led By Tivali Thomas
This workshop begin with a dynamic introductory writing exercise emphasizing writing as a muscle, followed by sharing favorite lines. Explore black queer poetry, then engage in collaborative group writing with open editing. Conclude with an ekphrastic poetry exercise inspired by an image, celebrating diverse creative interpretations. The workshop ends with an open sharing of poetry created during the session.
About The Teacher: Tivali Thomas aka DOLLNXTDOOR is an internationally recognized poet, performer and DJ, creating music, literature and art that celebrates and interrogates the Black Trans experience.
Her goal is to use sound, performance and literature to create a vacuum of love and immersion. She uses her DJ sets as a medium to communicate her deep love and appreciation for black queer influence on art and music. She has shared her artistry at the Kennedy Center, The White House, The Stage Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, The Schomburg Center for Research, The Leslie Lohman Museum and has led workshops at Harvard's Alumni of Color Conference. She’s performed for TEDx and has been a panelist for the Laramie Project, The Angelito Collective, and several other queer
☆ Open to all levels ☆
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! BONUS !
POWRPLNT will offer a stipend of $50 to the participants who attend the five sessions
**** RSVP required to be eligible ****
Our programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.