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MICAfest 2024 Closing Celebration: A Night of Art, Poetry, Music, and Community for Everyone!
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the power of art, poetry, and motherhood as we conclude MICAfest 2024! This event is open to all – art lovers, poetry enthusiasts, mothers, families, and anyone who wants to connect with the creative spirit of our community.
Celebrate a month of art, connection, and the power of storytelling as we conclude MICAfest 2024!
From recovering from unfathomable childhoods to embracing new beginnings like pregnancy announcements, MICAfest has woven together the diverse tapestry of m/otherhood through art, performance, and community. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor m/others’ and artists’ journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
Experience the Power of Art:
- Last Chance to View: Explore the evocative visual art exhibition “Articles of Comfort: Holding Grief” by Eva Pushkova. This exhibition explores the lived experience of grief through touchable tufted wool rugs that embody comfort and resilience.
- “The Sacred Strands of Continuity” Installation: Immerse yourself in Nilou Moochhala‘s altar to generational motherhood, honoring family traditions and the complexities of cross-cultural parenting.
- “Current Events-Past and Present”: Witness Lyn Horan’s poignant exploration of the impact of war on children through thought-provoking mixed media pieces.
- “100 Eyes”: Be captivated by Esther S White’s “eye-catching” installation of hanging tiles and plates featuring “one hundred eyes,” a commentary on the surveillance and judgment mothers face in public.
Voices of Motherhood:
Our poetry reading begins at 7:00
- Poetry Reading: Be moved by powerful poetry, with Emily Mulder, Toni Rose, and Jen Jabaily-Blackburn. Exploring their experiences through poetry.
Music by Christa Joy and the Honeybees at 8:00.
The Details:
🗓️ Date: May 31st
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Doors Open), 7:00 PM (Poetry Begins)
📍 Location: 33 Hawley
🎟️ Tickets: Donation-only suggested donation of $25.
This closing celebration is a testament to mothers’ strength, resilience, and creative spirit. Celebrate with us!
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Featured Artists
Emily Mulder
Emily will read her poem, “Her Education,” about mothering children with complex health issues and disabilities.
Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose)
Experience raw and powerful poetry from an artist and activist who paints heart-wrenching truths with words. Toni Rose shares unflinching poems about the challenges of raising a black man as a single mother, the fight for survival, and the power of healing through art.
Jen Jabaily-Blackburn:
Prepare for a journey of transformation and myth as Jen Jabaily-Blackburn shares poems from her forthcoming collection, “Girl in a Bear Suit.” The collection explores motherhood through personal reflections and reinterpretations of the Callisto myth.
Christa Joy
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Americana sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees. Their music blends classic honky-tonk with soulful ballads, creating a captivating soundtrack for this celebratory evening. Get ready to tap your toes and feel the energy as you experience their critically acclaimed album “Get On, Heart!” and a sneak peek at their upcoming work.
Questions about tickets?
MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting, spotlighting, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists, please let us know! Seriously.
M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying, yes, I support artist m/others. As a small organization, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists.
Thank you to our circle of support.
