Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Movement artist Levinson presents "Dumpster Fire," a performance held at Franconia Sculpture Park. Featuring new works by six queer/trans artists, "Dumpster Fire" celebrates catharsis and self liberation within community.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Anne Adabra: Founder and chair, Minnesota Haitian Cultural Center; social studies teacher; dancer and storyteller; Ann Marie Deutz: Dancer and dance instructor; certified personal trainer; Heather Klopchin: Associate professor and chair of St Olaf College dance department; Sharika Kurumathur: Dancer trained in India and Minnesota; Rachmi Diyah Larasati: Associate professor, U of MN dance department; Jill Patterson: Teaches dance at Gustavus
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Queer/Trans artists in Minnesota will create and perform original work as part of a process that honors both collaboration and autonomy. The Artistic Lead and Stage Manager will hold periodic check-ins, to ensure that all artists involved feel supported in their work. This includes individual artist check-ins, and conversations with the whole group about our communal working process. 2: Audiences will engage with Queer/Trans voices through art in an exciting alternative performance environment. We will issue audience surveys (to be included in programs) to gauge audience's experience of the performance content and venue. We will also invite audiences to join a short on-site discussion after the show.
Queer/Trans artists in Minnesota will create and perform original work as part of a process that honors both collaboration and autonomy. We evaluated artists' experiences in this process through regular check-ins and group conversations. Final performance highlighted both collaboratively-devised ensemble work, and unique pieces by individual artists. 2: Audiences will engage with Queer/Trans voices through art in an exciting alternative performance environment. We served over 130 audience members and hosted a post-show discussion for audiences to share impressions. The bus ride for 20+ audience members also served as a place for show-goers to debrief, connect, and share stories with our production team.
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