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Missions and Manifestos is a study of how creative people have declared themselves and their missions for life and work. This goes beyond setting goals. This is big level, Magnum Opus declarations of purpose, and figuring out how the writer’s work will follow those assertions consistently. This is a course for artists, writers, or any human wanting to better define their purpose in life. We will read historical manifestos as well as contemporary artist statements and look at those artist and writer’s work in the context of their words. Participants will then write multiple versions of their own statements, varied in length and style, leaving this class with a sense of how their practice will change to follow their stated purposes. This course will serve both practical functions, for artist’s statements in grant applications, website content, and other places, as well as creative and philosophical functions, for a stronger sense of purpose and clearer sense of self. In this writing-focused course, attention will be paid to clarity, word choice, tone, and other elements of craft.

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Tuesdays, September 23 - November 4, 1-3pm Central

$200 for seven weeks​

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

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EXPERIMENTS IN CREATIVITY 

(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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