Pink Progression: Rethinking the Pinking In-Person
This hands-on, workshop and discussion will address the symbolism of the pussy hat and generate new concepts for more inclusive symbolism. Artists Frankie Toan and Steven Frost will encourage an open dialogue around who the pussy hat represents/excludes, and how we should consider more inclusive symbolism in activism. Participants will have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the pussy hat, what it means to them, how it creates community, and how as a symbol it excludes many people who share feminist values. The workshop will challenge participants to design/create alternative hats that reflect each participant’s own voice in contemporary feminist activism.
Activities: Facilitating critical dialogue around the importance of more inclusive symbolism in feminist activism. This hands-on workshop includes the production of unique hats that express the politics and identities of the participants.
This workshop is intended for ages 17+. This event is part of the Pink Progression exhibit in the Canyon Gallery.
Generously sponsored by the Boulder Library Foundation.
- Date:
- Saturday, Mar 17 2018
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Canyon Gallery, Canyon Meeting Room, Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Exhibitions Classes & Activities
February 16 – March 24
On January 21, 2017, history was made when over two million people joined the historic, global women marches. During the marches, pink created a strong visual statement representing unity and empowerment. Inspired by the marches, this exhibition highlights the work of over thirty local artists who will use the color pink as a unifying element. Pink Progression will have a simultaneous exhibition at the Denver Public Library from March 2nd through June 29th, 2018. For more information on the exhibit and to participate in Pink Progression’s postcard call for entry go to pinkprogression.wordpress.com
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS’ WEBSITES
Tya Anthony, Fawn Atencio, Libby Barbee, Tonia Bonnell, Mindy Bray, Julia Rymer, Trine Bumiller, Katie Caron, Irene Delka McCray, Sally Elliott, Bonnie Ferrill Roman, Steven Frost, Melissa Furness, Jennifer Ghormley, Ania Gola-Kumor, Kim Harrell, Ana Maria Hernando, Veronica Herrera, Tsehai Johnson, Margaret Kasahara, Anna Kaye, Rian Kerrane, Mary-Ann Kokoska, Viviane Le Courtois, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, Suchitra Mattai, Amy Metier, Susanne Mitchell, Daisy Patton, Mark Penner-Howell, Jennifer Pettus, Ajean Ryan, Dylan Scholinski, Sue Simon, Frankie Toan, Sarah Wallace Scott, Chinn Wang, Kate Woodliff O’Donnell, Melanie Yazzie
PARTICIPATING WRITERS
Diana Khoi Nguyen, Jessy Randall, Jessica Comola, Tanaya Winder, Kim O’Connor, Sommer Browning, Janice Gould, Eleanor Perry-Smith, Natanya Ann Pulley, Phuong Thao Vuong, Jami Frush, Constance E. Boyle, and Laurie Duncan.
PARTICIPATING COMIC ARTISTS
Brian Essig-Peppard and Kevin Caron
PUBLICATIONS
Westword, Five Arty Things to See and Do This Weekend in Denver, by Susan Froyd, January 24, 2018
Westword, Ten Arty Things to See and Do This Weekend in Denver: Pink Tea Social, Pink Fibers Collecting, and Pink Crochet Hats at Processus, by Susan Froyd, January 10, 2018
Westword, Mark Your Fall/Winter Calendar for These Top Colorado Art Events, by Susan Froyd, November 3, 2017
Westword, Don’t Toss Your Women’s March Signs, by Ana Campbell, January 17, 2017