Art Exhibition curated & Produced by Alana DaCosta – June 22- July 7, 2024
Contact: Alana DaCosta KR8TiVEUPRISING@gmail.com (786) 316-7617
SECRET ASYLUM: a frame of mind
“Madhouse” or Sanctuary? The societal systems, isms, and structures in place do not support our overall well-being and have contributed to a continued deterioration in the mental health of our community. Mental Health is a community issue not only an individual one. No one should be expected to deal with these issues alone. Healing is community work and all art forms music, spoken word, dance, and visual arts-help to create a safe space for self-expression, healing, and healthy community building. This interactive art experience will provide a better understanding of the power of the arts and creative community-building through the arts.
“Creativity, not normality, has become the paradigm of mental health” – Stephen Mitchell.
The details…..
- SECRET ASYLUM: a frame of mind featuring works of Alana DaCosta, High Power Entertainment, Dale Chambers, Woosler Delisfort, DEARDEATHXO and many more!
- Exhibit Events:
- Exhibition Opening, Saturday, June 22, 2024 Time: 7 pm-11 pm
- KR8TiVE Rebel Round Table (Virtual Artist Talk) June 30th Time: TBD
- BLACK MOON YOGA July 5th (RSVP only) Time: 6pm-8pm
- HEALING is… KR8TiVE Play Day/Closing Event July 7th Time: 3pm-6pm
- WHERE:1310 Gallery, 1310 SW 2nd Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- WHY: Because we need this now more than ever. Since the recent pandemic, people feel isolated, uninspired, disconnected, undervalued, and helpless. It’s time for us to tap into our creative energy, create a safe space, and inspire healing as well as healthy connection in our community, creatively.
Project Description:
An Immersive interactive art experience bringing awareness to Mental Health, the healing arts, and the importance of healthy community building. The exhibit will feature the works of Alana DaCosta and various artists, art forms and collaborative community art.
This is a FUNdraising event to kickstart the KR8TiVE Xchange Lab project. In partnership with community stakeholders, Alana DaCosta of KR8TiVE Uprising, inc. plans on converting a school bus into a pop-up (and project-based) creative lab (music, movement, and visual arts) for our community. If you are feeling generous or can’t attend any of the events AND want to be part of this creative community arts initiative please make a donation by emailing KR8TiVEuprising@gmail.com or visiting our website to learn how you can help.This exhibition is more than about people coming to see art or being entertained by performances. This is a Community project and we need community action! This healing experience will ignite personal growth and healthy community connection.
This exhibition is more than about people coming to see art or being entertained by performances. This is a Community project and we need community action! This healing experience will ignite personal growth and healthy community connection.
The objectives of this exhibition are as follows:
1. Showcase work and performing arts that address Mental Health Awareness 2. Creative Community Building: Healing is community work. ALL individuals (specifically BIPOC and marginalized groups) need community support during the healing process. No one should have to deal with these issues alone. 3. Create a safe space for self-expression, healing, and healthy community building. 4. Provide access to mental health resources with a resource booth during the event provided by local Mental Health agencies. 5. Raise funds and identify potential donors and partners for the KR8TiVE Xchange Lab (pop-up mobile interactive bus) 6. Provide an open stage and healing experience for local artists and the community during the opening and closing events. (06/22/24 and 07/07/24)
Do you have any questions and/or are interested in being involved? We still need volunteers, food and drink sponsors, and assistance with the installation of the show. Email KR8TiVEuprising@gmail.com or call 786.316.7617 for more details.
������Community Call to Action: Share your perspective. Submit one or more black-and-white photo of what being well looks like in any of the 8 dimensions of wellness:
- Spiritual
- Mental/Intellectual
- Emotional
- Physical
- Social
- Financial
- Environmental
- Vocational
For more information about KR8TiVE Uprising please visit: www.kr8tiveuprising.com
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