The Beehive Collective in Residence in our Department

Five members of the  Beehive, a design cooperative based in Machias, Maine, are in residence in the Art Education Department from February 21-28.  They are visiting classes and studios, installing an exhibition in the Arnheim Gallery, and giving two public presentations.

The Beehive’s mission is to create collaborative, anti-copyright images that can be used as alternative educational and organizing tools. Best known for their posters, the bees  collaborate to create visual narratives that break down and deconstruct complex and overwhelming political/social issues.

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Uproar in the Arnheim

Uproar
An Artistic Noise Retrospective 2001-2011

Arnheim Gallery
February 6-24
Reception: Wednesday February 8, 5-8pm
Gallery Talk:  February 8, 6:30pm

Two journeys are revealed by this retrospective exhibition.  The first is the collective journey of hundreds of youth involved with the juvenile justice system and youth living in the communities  served by Artistic Noise, who have made art over the past ten years in Boston and New York.  Through their artwork, these young artists have made their voices heard.  The exhibition title “Uproar” describes the intensity and force of their voices when brought together under one roof for this exhibition.

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Film Screening: August to June: Bringing Life to School

Wednesday, February 8
Film: 7 pm, Discussion: 8:30 pm
Tower Auditorium

The Friends of Mission Hill School invite you to a screening of August to June: Bringing Life to School, a 90-minute documentary that chronicles a year in an unconventional public school classroom in California. A panel discussion with the filmmakers and educators will follow the screening. Proceeds will benefit Mission Hill  School.

There will be a  $10 general admission fee  ($5  for students)  as this is a benefit for Mission Hill School.

Sponsored by the Center for Art and Community Partnerships.