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Mariposas Place of Wellness
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Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Mariposas Place Of Wellness
4328 Tillery Road, Lonsdale, United States
Join us at Mariposas Place of Wellness on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, from 3-8 pm for the Radical Release Art Show - a powerful public exhibition featuring creative works and performances by Black mothers and children impacted by incarceration or violence, alongside works by the artists and healers who supported their journey.
This exhibition represents the culmination of the Radical Release Project. It continues the energy of our transformative retreat and post-retreat cord-cutting integration workshop. We welcome you into this sacred portal of rest and creativity.
What to Expect
About the Exhibition
The Radical Release Art Show transforms personal healing into public advocacy, inviting broader community engagement with social justice issues. Curated by Lo Patt and Sarah Martin (or Poetic Portals), this exhibition showcases participant creations that explore themes of rest, freedom, self-determination, and radical imagination.
Through visual art, poetry, and multimedia expressions, these mothers and children share their stories of resilience, healing, and hope. Their work stands as a testament to the power of creativity as a tool for healing and social change.
Admission
This event offers sliding scale admission:
Thank you for investing in our vision at a price that feel accessible to you.
Sponsors
This event is proudly supported by Sankofa Village Arkansas, Little Rock Freedom Fund, Talk2ME Nation, and Mariposas Place of Wellness.
Info: Join us for the official opening of the exhibition curated by Lo Patt and Sarah Martin. Enjoy light refreshments while exploring the artwork created during the Radical Release retreat. Children and mamas are welcome to participate in a special art station designed just for them.
Info: A welcome ceremony to ground our collective experience and set intentions for the event. This moment of connection will help us appreciate the significance of the artwork and performances to follow.
Info: Listen to powerful first-hand accounts from returning citizens, who will share their experiences with incarceration and its effects on family relationships. These authentic stories illuminate the resilience and strength that inspired many of the artistic works on display.
Info: Continue exploring the exhibition and art stations at your own pace while enjoying dinner provided by Utopia Deli (limited meal tickets will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis). This is an opportunity to reflect on the stories you've heard and engage more deeply with the artwork and fellow attendees.
Info: Experience moving literary expressions from multiple perspectives through readings by an incarcerated mother, a child, and a mother who works with survivors. These intimate stories and poems provide another dimension to understanding the healing journey represented in the visual art.
Info: Witness a compelling performance directed by Taylor Huff with support from her partner Rafiki, featuring the story of a mother impacted by incarceration. This artistic interpretation brings to life the emotions and experiences that are often difficult to express through words alone.
Info: Listen to Toni Garcia Butler share brief closing reflections and distribute a special zine featuring participant and facilitator creations and reflections. Take home this meaningful keepsake as a reminder of the transformative power of creativity and community healing.
Info: Join us for informal conversations with artists, facilitators, and fellow attendees as we close out the evening. This is your chance to connect more personally, ask questions, and share your impressions of the art and performances you've experienced.
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Tickets for Radical Release Public Artshow can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Free: Reserved for Directly Impacted Families | Free |
| Soil | 7 USD |
| Seed | 18 USD |
| Water | 29 USD |
| Grow | 39 USD |
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