HURLEYVILLE - The Hurleyville Performing Arts Center (HPAC) will host the Second Annual Indigenous Women’s Voices Summit, a series of art exhibitions, artist talks, demonstrations, and live performances spanning September to November of 2021.

The events will bring together traditional teachings and contemporary minds to imagine ways forward for indigenous people and foster a sense of community between nations. While there is much talk about the trauma and suffering in these communities, their members are also growing, thriving and have a lot to share about how to find strength in laughter, joy and respect for other living things.

SCHEDULE

Gallery222 & Public Art Exhibition:  viewing from September 8 - November 7

September 26 from 2pm - 3pm

Beading & Applique Demonstration (Virtual)

October 3 from 2pm - 3pm

Studio Demonstration of ‘Steel Medicine’ (Virtual)

October 8 - Time TBD

Opening Panel Conversation with The IWVS Steering Committee (Virtual)

October 9 from 2pm - 4pm

Artists Reception and Hybrid Artist Talk with Mona Cliff (virtual), Margaret Jacobs   and Erin Lee Antonak (in-person) at Gallery222

October 9 from 4pm - 6pm

Live Music Concert and Talk by Akwesasne Women Singers, Jennifer Kreisberg with keynote speaker Jami Powell

Online artist’s demos and virtual panels are by donation with registration. Summit Saturday pass $30. Gallery viewing Q&A, artist talk, and live music have limited in-person seating at Gallery 222. All pass holders will have an opportunity to meet the artists. All virtual and hybrid events will be recorded and available to view after the event. More info can be found at www.hurleyvilleartscentre.org/iwvs2021.

Proof of Vaccination required. HPAC is fully handicap accessible and children are welcome.

Gallery 222 and the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre is located at 222 Main St. in Hurleyville. For more information call (845) 693-4119 or visit online at hurleyvilleartscentre.org.