West Michigan Transportation issued the following announcement on Dec. 21.
The Michigan Legacy Art Park (MLAP), in collaboration with the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (RRCA), is facilitating a creative way to foster “togetherness.” Through this project, people can learn what everyone else was and is still going through. As a result, participants will reconnect with their community as they begin the journey back to normalcy.
The groups are offering masks at no cost to anyone who wishes to participate. A contact form where you can make your request is available at www.RamsdellTheatre.org/facemask.
MLAP started this project earlier in 2020. The project asked participants to reflect and then decorate a paper-mache mask to express personal stories during the current health crisis. In the exploration of this powerful symbol, the feelings it invokes, and to bring the Art Park family closer together during this challenging time — the Volunteer Director of Education Patricia Innis led the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” art project with their volunteers, Board Members, artists, and staff.
“The project not only gave people something new to think about it also gave them a creative way to express their feelings and experiences. Many people found the process cathartic and looked forward to seeing what others had been going through,” said Patricia Innis.
“A mutual supporter of both groups brought us together to talk about how we can work on putting together an exhibit and involve more people,” said Xavier Verna, Executive Director of the RRCA.
Original source can be found here.
Source: West Michigan Transportation
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