puppets for the planet
Dave
Below is an interesting event for Mother’s Day.
It’s a great example of how the arts can serve social justice (and for social justice groups to collaborate, co-sponsor… with artists). For thousands of years going back to minstrels and court jesters, artists have had a profound capacity to articulate/promote/raise-awareness in ways that sometimes penetrate more through to public consciousness than thousands of emails, prayer-vigils, meetings…
It’s not an issue of whether one or the other is better. All approaches are valid and important. Just don’t forget to consider how your issue may be profoundly served by collaborating with artists (even with puppets).
Dave
http://stonelionpuppets.org/festivals.html
Puppets for the Planet FEST 2014:
Join StoneLion as we celebrate the planet we live on with ART! Introducing The Puppet Canivale, a surprising interactive performance art spectacle partnering with area environmental educators, community activities and diverse performers. Each event will march in to the beat of drummers and dancers. Watch the canrivale set up and visit each side show; The Extinct Animal Train, The Tiny Tent Puppet Show, Mother Earth's Fortune Telling Booth, The 9' tall Green Man juggling endangered species and more.....Visit The Tattoo Man for your own ink, make a puppet at the Craft Wagon or win a prize at the Eco Wheel. Fun for all ages. Don't be late because half the fun is seeing the carnivale arrive.
Mother’s Day for Mother Earth
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
May 11
1 - 4p.m.
Preshow 1:30 p.m.
Show time 2:00 p.m.
Art Activities 1 - 2 p.m.