“Mentors: Collaboration and Inspiration” is an art and poetry exhibition celebrating the enriching dynamics of intergenerational co-mentorship, creative influence, and inspiration. The motivation behind this exhibit is to bring together diverse creative individuals, fostering an exciting energy that propels innovative projects. Through collaborative brainstorming, artists and poets are inspired, encouraged, and introduced to new ways of thinking and creating.
This exhibit creates an opportunity for participants to purposefully explore collaborative efforts across generations or draw inspiration from other creatives. By doing so, they give and receive energy that culminates in the production of unique artwork and poetry for this show. We believe that through this process, participants will not only create exceptional pieces but also forge meaningful connections and gain invaluable insights into their creative practices.
Event Calendar
Docent Tours
August 22nd 1:30-3:30pm | RSVP Here
September 19th 1pm-3pm | RSVP Here
October 4th 1pm-3pm | RSVP Here
Social Emotional Arts Workshop | RSVP Here
October 17th 11am-1pm
Zentangle Workshop | RSVP Here
September 13th 1pm-3pm
Advanced Style Fashion Show | RSVP Here
September 7thr 3pm-5pm
Creative Cartography Workshop | RSVP Here
September 12th 1pm-3pm
Collage & Poetry Workshop | RSVP Here
September 20th 1pm-3pm
Music Reception with Hullaboo! | RSVP Here
October 5th 1pm-4pm
Ongoing Programming
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Participating Artists & Partners
Participating Artists and Poets Listed With Their Paired Collaborators
Sharon Frances poet and Therese Verner artist
Renee Richetts with Jacqueline Bridge glass artists
Susan Hirsch glass artist Marit Anderson poet and Angela Schweer poet
Lorrie Teates and Chrisanne Moats artists
Cathy Carey and Feliz Butler-Garcia and Raizel Azores – artists
Wayne Adachi painter and poet Annette Friend poet
Jeff Bettger and daughter Ilena Gudino poets
Cherrie La Porte and Brenda Townsend artists
Janet Perkin artist, Katheryn Perterson artist, Doris Bertch artist,
and Jo Lind Eckstein artist
Dirk Harman artist and son Troy Harman artist
John Linthurst artist and Judy Berberian artist
Christina Rosenthal artist LaRetta Small artist Sierra Zounes poet
Janet Janszen poet and Mary Lenox poet
Elizabeth Walters artist, poet and spouse Jerid Walters poet
Krista Neis poet and Rosa Martinez as Tita Flores artist
Lorraine Cote artist Jim Babwe artist
Bonnie Cady artist and Robin Barrett artist
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Gallery of Artists
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