FAMILIES: Three Series by Coleman Stevenson

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Families presents new and selected works on paper comprising three finite series. When working in a true series, an artist begins with a predetermined set of values; the number and subject of all pieces are established by the theme, so the challenge is crafting each individual personality while showing how all requisite parts interconnect to form the whole. The three projects within this exhibit explore themes of planetary mysticism, philosophical alchemy, and shared traits within the artist’s own immediate family.

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Show dates: November 18 – December 12

Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:30pm (guided tour with the artist at 6pm)

 The Brubeck Arts Center, Wabash Valley College, 2200 College Drive, Mt. Carmel, IL 

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​​EXPERIMENTS IN CREATIVITY PART ONE: EXERCISES

(ONLINE CLASS)

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Ideas for art and writing can come from absolutely anywhere if you allow them to. This creative generation class will put that to the test through a series of experiments in creative problem-solving, spontaneous/chance-based play, and other exploratory prompts that challenge you to work outside your normal modes and investigate how the creative brain works. Prior to the start of this series of classes, participants will receive a list of materials to gather. In-class exercises and weekly assignments will ask you to work with these materials in various ways, including an opportunity to create collaboratively at a distance. You’ll also keep a weekly journal detailing your personal process and ideas about creativity. As support for this process, we will read and discuss essays by artists and writers about the creative process. Creators working in any medium are welcome, though you will be asked at times to cross genres. You are welcome even if you don't feel that you're “a creative person.” This class is designed to help you find the creative spark within! Given that, I do request you refrain from any use of Ai generation in all exercises and assignments (unless specified in the instructions). 

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Wednesdays, January 7 - February 25, 6-8pm Central.

$300 for 8 weeks

To register, contact Coleman at coleman.stevenson@outlook.com.

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​​EXPERIMENTS IN CREATIVITY PART TWO: BIG PROJECT

(ONLINE CLASS)

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Craving that feeling of being dedicated to an extended creative project but feeling short on ideas or motivation? Join this small group workshop and get something started, progressed, and completed (or at least well on its way) in six weeks. In this workshop, you’ll receive prompts to spark ideas, support for concept development, weekly deadlines to keep you accountable to your project, reading materials to inspire you, and group critique and sharing of resources that will strengthen your work. The majority of required materials will be determined by each participant as your project concept solidifies, but you will also need an oracle deck and a blank journal/sketchbook that is dedicated to this project. This course is open to creatives working in any genre. It is not necessary to have taken my Experiments Part One, but it might be a good way to stretch your creative muscles before undertaking a larger project, especially if you are newly returning to a regular practice.

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Wednesdays, March 18 - May 6, 6-8pm Central.

$225 for 8 weeks ($175 if you've previously taken Part One)

To register, contact Coleman at coleman.stevenson@outlook.com.