Join Lanesboro Arts and Artist-in-Residence Charvis Harrell for a free Collage Workshop for all ages on Tuesday, November 21st from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, located on the St. Mane Theatre stage. Collage is an accessible art making activity that allows the participant to get creative with existing art materials, combined in a unique way. Collage can also be an excellent way to document and honor life’s little moments. Working with everyday objects from newspaper clippings to the packaging labels left over from cooking a favorite meal, is an easy and resourceful way to bring art into your life. Perfect for all ages, this workshop will be a fun, engaging, opportunity to connect with others!
About Charvis Z. Harrell – A rising artist using his time and ability to display the beauty in the often overlooked aspects of life.
To understand the artwork of Charvis Harrell, one must understand the driving force behind his art and life. A third generation mason, he had only enough time for art as a hobby until June of 2004. That summer, at twenty-eight, Harrell was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a disease that produces polyps within various organs in the body. This diagnosis put him on very light duty in his occupation, but, more importantly, it gave him a newfound appreciation for living. His desire to make the most of his time by paying tribute to the people and things that impact his life impacts his work. Through art, Harrell shines light upon the unsightly realities that we live. Refusing to revolt, he continues his journey to examine the darkness.
About Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Residency Program: Lanesboro Arts launched the new Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC) Artist Residency Program in 2022 with an Advisory Committee and a Pilot Program. The program launched publicly in fall/winter 2023-24, supporting seven BIPOC artists to be in residence from November 2023 through April 2024. This personally tailored residency program offers the opportunity for support and open access to Lanesboro Arts and Lanesboro Area, facilities, personnel, and natural environment.
