THE WHOLE ARTIST
The Whole Artist
TIME: Third Saturday of every month. Start time may vary depending on event and time of year.
PRICE: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Become a member here.
Sometimes it can feel like our creative wells run dry, especially in difficult times. That is why it’s so important to be intentional about refreshing our sources of inspiration and ideas..
The Whole Artist Series events are designed around that intention, filling the creative well. Each event will be held at a unique Houston location, chosen for its artistic or natural beauty, where attendees will spend an hour filling up the well and writing followed by a time of sharing, either sharing writing generated during the experience, sharing about the experience itself, or just sharing in a cup of coffee and the community energy.
PRICE: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Become a member here.
Sometimes it can feel like our creative wells run dry, especially in difficult times. That is why it’s so important to be intentional about refreshing our sources of inspiration and ideas..
The Whole Artist Series events are designed around that intention, filling the creative well. Each event will be held at a unique Houston location, chosen for its artistic or natural beauty, where attendees will spend an hour filling up the well and writing followed by a time of sharing, either sharing writing generated during the experience, sharing about the experience itself, or just sharing in a cup of coffee and the community energy.
Art in the AM - Kendama in the Park with Michael Martin
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TIME: Saturday, February 19, 9–11a.m. CST
LOCATION: Clay Family Eastern Glades, 6502 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007 (map) PRICE: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Join us at our favorite Houston park as we explore the Japanese game of Kendama. The skill game is, according to artist and teacher Michael Martin, more moving meditation than game. He credits the practice with helping him through trying times. We will spend time practicing the game and then spend a short time sharing about the experience. Never heard of Kendama? Check out the Japan Kendama Association’s website here. Check out a video of Michael at Meca’s 2021 Dia de los Muertos festival here. Michael Martin is a visual artist and Kendama Teacher living in Houston Texas. Michael holds a Graduate degree in Nonprofit Management as well as his Bachelors in Humanities From The University of Houston Downtown. Combining his passion for Kendama and arts education he serves the Sweets Kendama’s Foundation as the Boards current Secretary. Additionally Michael is a co-founder of the Houston Kendama Meet-up established in 2014. Michael works with the non-profit MECA Houston teaching in schools, in after school programs, and in the Summer art Camp.Additionally MIchael Has worked with the Japan American Society Houston (JASH) at Japan festivals as well as Cultural events and performances. Accessibility: Paid parking is located on E Memorial Loop Dr (see map). The parking app, Park Houston (Apple App Store) (Google Play), is easy to use and may be downloaded before you leave. Parking is $1.00 for three hours. Trails are graveled, smooth, and even with plenty of benches spaced frequently. Many portions of the trail are unshaded. We will be located on park lawns for this event. Grassy areas are well maintained and mostly level ground. Masks will be required. |
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