Guest Contributor: Anne Bocchini Kirsch My relationship with words goes back as far as I can remember. I’m a writer from a family of writers - my nonno’s ability to define any word in the dictionary was renowned, my mother is a professional editor who created new space across 5 decades and continues to do …
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Teaching Artist Spotlight: Kirk Charlton
By Liv, JAC Intern Recently, JAC had the privilege to speak with Kirk Charlton, a visual artist, formerly incarcerated teaching artist, and founder of the program Art Inside Out. Continue reading to learn about Kirk’s relationship to art, the mission of Art Inside Out, and the values which shape the program. When Kirk Charlton was …
JAC’s 2022 Wrapped
2022 was a year of significant growth for JAC, but it didn’t come without struggle. We felt stretched far beyond our capacity at times and had to get real about how much we could continue to say yes to. Settling into our first office space in Takoma Park, MD was a huge and vital step …
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Rachel Wallis
Recently, JAC had the chance to speak with organizer, crafter, curator and community taught textile artist, Rachel Wallis. In her own words, Rachel writes: “I believe that traditional textile techniques, particularly quilting, can provide a fertile platform for creating dialog and understanding around complex ideas and issues.” From the Abolitionist Movement, to the Civil Rights …
Artist Spotlight: Angelica Marie Soto
Recently, JAC got the chance to speak with Angelica Marie Soto, an artist and member of JAC's network. Continue reading to learn more about Angelica's relationship with art, what inspires her work, and to view some of her work. Angelica Marie Soto has always been an artist. Growing up the youngest of five siblings, Angelica's …
