"It's up to authors to spark the imagination of their readers and to help them envision alternatives to how we live.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
Join us in this special writing workshop with Gallery 101 where we explore how our writing can serve as a ritual that nourishes and builds our resistance against oppressive systems and towards our collective liberation. Through writing prompts, story sharing, and conversation, we will speak truth to power while envisioning an equitable future for all of us. We hope to co-create a space that will be a soft landing for those critically considering their role in social movements.
No writing or activism experience is necessary – only an open heart and an open mind with a readiness to give and receive vulnerability. All participants will be provided with all writing materials including notebooks, pens, poetry, and other writing materials for participants.
Cost: $45
Location: Gallery 101 – 280 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON
Location
This monthly workshop series takes place at Gallery 101 on 280 Catherine St. in Ottawa, Ontario.
Gallery 101 is a non-profit artist-run centre with charitable status dedicated to the professional presentation and circulation of visual and media arts. Each year, we present a stimulating array of solo and group exhibitions of Canadian and international contemporary artists working in all mediums.
About Your Facilitator: Justine Abigail Yu
Justine Abigail Yu is the founder of Living Hyphen. She is an award-winning workshop facilitator whose work with Living Hyphen has been featured on international, national, and local media outlets including the Globe & Mail, NextShark, CTV National News, and CBC. She was named a “Changemaker” by the Toronto Star in October 2021.
Justine Abigail is a fierce advocate for diversity and representation in Canada’s arts and literature scene. Her mission is to stir the conscience and spur social change.
Follow her work at justineabigail.com or across socials at @justineabigail.