SPRING 2022
What's In The WaY?
SPRING 2022
A paid study and introductory course on the practice of meditation for artists of color.
Instructor: Sakura Kelley
Sakura Kelley is an American and a second generation artist. Currently Sakura resides and works in Twentynine Palms, California just outside of Joshua Tree National Park. Prior to this desert dwelling, Sakura worked as an adjunct professor at several Rhode Island colleges. Sakura now gives talks on their work and on other topics including studio building and how to sustain a practice. They also enjoy serving as a guest critic for undergraduate classes and anyone who would like an opinion. Some of their work can be found at sakurakelley.com
6 weeks, twice a week | April 19th - May 26 2022
Meets online Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 pm pst (7:00 pm est) - 5:00 pm pst (8:00 pm est)
Maximum of 8 participants.
Can't get into the studio vibe? Feel stuck? Afraid to look at what you've made? Not enough time for your practice? Want to try doing "nothing"?? What's In The Way is an experimental course that explores how practicing meditation might contribute to a sustainable art practice and help with obstacles in creative life.
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
> meditate using mindfulness techniques
> identify how meditation relates to their practice as an artist
Additional exercises, in the form of writing, discussion, and other contemplative acts, are designed to work in tandem with insights gained from meditation. Outside of class, students are encouraged to establish a regular time to meditate independently.
This course is open to all self identifying BIPOC artists of all stages and medium. While the course is designed to introduce meditation, it would also be appropriate for artists who already have a regular sitting practice and want to explore further the intersection of art and meditation.