https://hennepinhistory.org/event/self-made-an-art-workshop/

From the Hennepin History Museum website:

We invite teens and young adults to join local artist, Zamara Cuyún, for an art workshop centering on self identity. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in conversations and reflect on the intersections of identity and place. Ultimately, each participant will create a self-portrait based on these discussions.

Place and boundaries define the way we move through life. Throughout Minneapolis there are boundaries, both visible and invisible. The Mississippi River acts as a visible divider of north and south Minneapolis, while neighborhood boundaries are invisible unless looking at a map. But how do these boundaries affect our daily lives and understanding of ourselves? Where you live affects where you go to school, where you buy food, who you interact with, and so much more. In Minneapolis, there is a history of enforcing policies and racial boundaries that historically denied BIPOC individuals the opportunity to live in certain neighborhoods and have access to certain resources.

Today, current issues facing racial justice continue to stem from these boundaries and their histories. It’s important to understand the way in which place and boundaries shape – and are shaped by – aspects of our identities. By deepening this understanding we can better understand our place in history, our connection to each other, and our role in fighting for racial justice and equity.

The event is open to all, but will center on BIPOC voices and experiences. Therefore, we ask all participants to help us create a safe space where vulnerability is uplifted and protected. Masks are strongly encouraged. Event is free, but you are encouraged to pay as you can.