Events

Dec
19
Wed
2018
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ We Act Radio
Dec 19 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ We Act Radio | Washington | District of Columbia | United States

Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art project and needs your help to create it! This November, Monica and her team are starting work on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Over the next 6 months Monica will be collaborating with community members to create these saris.

Monica seeks paid assistants* to sign up for the workshops as well as student interns who will receive community service credit. Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12 people each time. RSVP to confirm your participation. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation or have any questions.   

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker, 7Concepts

 
Jan
18
Fri
2019
WRAPture Special Shutdown Workshop @ The Line Hotel, Adams Morgan Community Center
Jan 18 @ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
WRAPture Special Shutdown Workshop @ The Line Hotel, Adams Morgan Community Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States

Please come make art and learn about climate change!  This is a special workshop during the shutdown with priority for federal workers.  It is in Adams Morgan at the new community center in the Line Hotel (enter to the right of the main hotel entrance — do not go up the stairs, instead follow pathway down to community center).

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. Please must arrive on time and fully participate.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
Jan
26
Sat
2019
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ The Line Hotel, Adams Morgan Community Center
Jan 26 @ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ The Line Hotel, Adams Morgan Community Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States

Please come make art and learn about climate change!  This is a special workshop in Adams Morgan at the new community center in the Line Hotel (enter to the right of the main hotel entrance).

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. Please must arrive on time and fully participate.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
Feb
5
Tue
2019
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center
Feb 5 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States

Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. You must arrive on time and fully participate to receive payment.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
Feb
19
Tue
2019
Workshops in Bangladesh @ Katakhali Village, Patuakhali District, Bangladesh
Feb 19 @ 11:30 AM – Feb 24 @ 12:30 PM
Workshops in Bangladesh @ Katakhali Village, Patuakhali District, Bangladesh

We will be in Bangladesh for a series of workshops with the women of the Katakhali cooperative on sari art and climate resilience.

Feb
27
Wed
2019
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center
Feb 27 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States
 

Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. You must arrive on time and fully participate to receive payment.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center
Feb 27 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop @ Anacostia Arts Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States
 

Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. You must arrive on time and fully participate to receive payment.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
Mar
8
Fri
2019
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop for Women’s Day @ Eaton Hotel, 2nd Floor Salon
Mar 8 @ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop for Women's Day @ Eaton Hotel, 2nd Floor Salon | Washington | District of Columbia | United States
Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!  Celebrate International Women’s day by making feminist art.

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. You must arrive on time and fully participate to receive payment.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
Mar
9
Sat
2019
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop for Women’s Day Weekend @ Eaton Hotel, 2nd Floor Salon
Mar 9 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop for Women's Day Weekend @ Eaton Hotel, 2nd Floor Salon | Washington | District of Columbia | United States
Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!  Celebrate International Women’s day by making feminist art.

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. You must arrive on time and fully participate to receive payment.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.

 
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop 14 – Women’s Day Weekend @ Eaton Hotel, 2nd Floor Salon
Mar 9 @ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WRAPture Woodblock Workshop 14 - Women's Day Weekend @ Eaton Hotel, 2nd Floor Salon | Washington | District of Columbia | United States
Get paid to make art and learn about climate change!  Celebrate International Women’s day by making feminist art.

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose is launching a new temporary public art display and needs your help to create it!  Monica and her team are working on WRAPture, a public art installation that will wrap 5 buildings in Historic Anacostia on April 4, April 14, and May 9. Monica is collaborating with community members to create these saris. 

Monica seeks paid assistants* (over age 14) to sign up for the workshops.  Participants will learn woodblock printing, create artwork that will be displayed, and discuss and learn about the effects of climate change.  All ages and genders welcome.  All spaces and accessible by wheelchair/walker.  We will provide sign language interpreters and other interpreters whenever possible.

*Spots are LIMITED. We will be working on 2 saris per workshop and only have spots for 12-15 people each time. Please email storytellingwithsaris@gmail.com if you need to release your reservation. You must arrive on time and fully participate to receive payment.

This project is made possible by a generous grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The project is also supported by our community partners Anacostia Arts Center and We Act Radio.

Lead Artist: Monica Jahan Bose
Project Manager: Amy Lokoff
Marketing and outreach strategy: Karen Baker.