I am very excited about this community art project and the wonderful response it has received. Today is a day to acknowledge all of the amazing female identified individuals in your life, take pause to recognize the distance we have traveled towards gender equity, and reflect on the change & action that still needs to happen as we move towards a gender equitable world. It is also important to educate ourselves on how intersectionality plays a role along this journey.
The South Shore Community of Nova Scotia has come together through art to show our pledge as a community to #BreakTheBias. There are over 130 canvases on display at the Lunenburg School of the Arts all contributions are from community members across gender, background, age, and ability. The exhibit will be on display March 8th to 17th, 2022. If you are able to stop by be sure to give yourself time, there is a lot to take in. I'd like to give a big thank you to the Lunenburg Library, the Chester Art Centre, Whimsy and Wild Things, Holly Sweet, Melissa Morrisson Jewellery, teachers, students, and community members for their engagement and support. Also, a huge thank you to the Lunenburg School of the Arts who encouraged the project from the beginning.
Wow! In many ways 2021 was a difficult year for myself, as it was for many. I have taken time to reflect on the past year there were also a lot of good things that happened too...My son raised over $3,000 for United Way by biking 56km over two days, I had two wonderful weekends with two good friends, I became a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, and our family was accepted to foster dogs with Save A Life Canada. These are just a few of the highlights from my year. All of this said, I am VERY ready for a fresh start with a new year! Today, with a few magazines, scissors, and glue I created a visual on what I envision for myself in 2022. Every time I look at this I can't help but smile. To share a few highlights - the clock represents using my time with intention, the eye of the lion is a reminder to keep my eye on what is important to me, and the piece of a page from a book is included because I want to explore used bookstores to see what treasures I find for creative expression as well as reading enjoyment. I like to do this activity at the beginning of every year because it brings me joy and focus. What do you hope to get out of your 2022? |
Liz MccurdyTherapeutic Arts Practitioner Archives
February 2024
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