HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

January 25 - January 31, 2016

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Stiemke Studio

108 East Wells St, Milwaukee, WI

Opening Reception

January 25, 2016

5:30 – 8:00 pm

Art Talk at 6:15 pm by Kelly Parks Snider.

Panel discussion and performances to follow.

Opening event is free and open to the public.

Opening night features an art talk by the artist and a panel discussion with powerful voices on racial justice and equity: Jacquelyn Boggess of the Center for Family Policy and Practice, David Pate, on faculty at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, community organizer Astar Herndon, and Matthew Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.

 Spoken word musician WebsterX and film directors Damian Klaven and Cody LaPlant and neon artist Brad Corso bring their youth vibe to close the evening.

The Hidden in Plain Sight exhibition and performance program is part of a collaboration with the Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Theatre LILA that includes the premiere of “The Mojo and the Sayso,” a play by Aishah Rahman about how a family deals with the tragedy of a young son killed by a police officer. The play runs in the Stiemke Studio from January 27 through January 31. Information about times and tickets is available at www.bronzevilleartensemble.com or www.theatrelila.com.

Hidden in Plain Sight, which runs through January 31, is open for viewing one hour before each play performance, or by contacting Kelly Parks Snider at 608-576-2847 or kellyparkssnider@gmail.com. 

Opening Reception September 24, 2015  5:30 - 7:30   Art Talk 6pm

Panel discussion with collaborators October 15, 2015 at 7pm

River Art Center Gallery 

105 9 street

Prairie Du Sac, WI

M-F 8am -8pm and by appointment 608-643-5215

www.RiverArtsInc,org

Gallery 2000
2100 Bristol Street,
Middleton, WI 53562

Kelly Parks Snider will be available to do gallery scheduled talks and workshops throughout the run of the Exhibition. High School Students will participate in gallery-based workshops facilitated by Kelly Parks Snider. Multiple learning strategies include gallery talk, art-based interactive activities and discussions. The art experiences offers participants the opportunity for integrated learning, critical reflection, and meaningful action. 

Gallery 2000 is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. or by appointment. Please email Robin to schedule an appointment 

robinmendelson@yahoo.com

Kelly Parks Snider will assist young people throughout the district  (pre-K through high school) in recognizing and resisting media messages that sell an unattainable ideal. Young people will learn to critically examine and de construct their contemporary media based culture. As participants heighten their awareness and become proficient at naming pervasive marketing themes the harmful effects of contemporary media messages come sharply into focus. Engaging art experiences offers participants the opportunity for integrated learning, critical reflection, and creative expression. 

Workshops provide a bridge between school and community empowering young people to gain greater control and influence over their lives, supporting their development into confident, fulfilled and productive leaders. Multiple learning strategies include gallery talk, art-based interactive activities and discussions. The art experiences offers participants the opportunity for integrated learning, critical reflection, and meaningful action.

Kennedy Elementary School
3901 Randolph Rd.
Janesville, WI  53545 

Kelly Parks Snider will assist young people  (pre-K through fifth grade) in recognizing and resisting media messages that sell an unattainable ideal.  Young people will learn to critically examine and de construct their contemporary media based culture. As participants heighten their awareness and become proficient at naming pervasive marketing themes the harmful effects of contemporary media messages come sharply into focus. Engaging art experiences offers participants the opportunity for integrated learning, critical reflection, and creative expression. 

Workshops provide a bridge between school and community empowering young people to gain greater control and influence over their lives, supporting their development into confident, fulfilled and productive leaders.  Children will create commercially free, absolutely educational and cool artwork with these activities: All artwork will be part of an all school Art Exhibition.

Madison Christian Community
7118 Old Sauk Road
Madison, WI 53717
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Discussion Tuesday November 18, 7‐8:30 p.m  MC will host a Community 
Meeting and Discussion the subject of Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin
Prisons. The exhibition will be installed for the month of November as their 
community will focus on Prison system. Hidden In Plain Sight was exhibited at the Madison Christian Community prison event in Madison Wisconsin. Admission:  free.

Audience includes drivers cross-section viewers throughout Madison. Material offerings along 
with reform ideas were provided. Promtion throughout he Madison 
Christian Community mailings and social media networks.

The Racial Justice Summit brings together community stakeholders to work on 
eliminating barriers that foster racism in our community. 

The exhibition, entitled Art and Activism: Hidden in Plain Sight, pairs original 
artwork by Kelly Parks Snider with writings on topics related to human rights, 
environmental justice, income inequality and the abuse of power. The exhibition 
runs both days with an Art Talk and presentation by Kelly at 10:15 - 11:45 
breakout session on October 2, 2014.