M:BRACE is a FREE professional development series for Maryland’s creative education force: Arts Educators, Arts Integration Teachers, and Teaching Artists.
Expert facilitators will examine the intersections of art and wellness by exploring creative practices to keep us open, curious and reflective during COVID-19.
For the workshops, space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot in the workshop/s of your choice. After registration, you will receive a Google Hangouts link to the online session.
Partnership of the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education and Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance.
Upcoming Workshops
CREATIVE SPACE & INTENTION
In this workshop we will activate creative and conscious space after reflecting on our values, goals, and fears using mindfulness exercises.
Tuesday, May 5 at 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
Facilitator:
Tavish Forsyth
MC3 Roster Artist
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HUGGING THE POET INSIDE OF YOU
This empowering session will guide you through Master Poet Gayle Danley’s nourishing, fun and instructive process of writing and sharing your own slam poem.
Thursday, May 7 at 1:00 pm-1:45 pm
Facilitator
Gayle Danley
MC3 Roster Artist
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PIVOTING TOWARD CREATIVITY
Participants will identify emotional distress related to current daily life and uplift those feelings through the creative process.
**Bring your favorite pen, pencil and journal along with the courage to dig deep and respond creatively.
Monday, May 11 at 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Facilitator
Ken Skrzesz
Executive Director, Maryland State Arts Council
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Registration closes one hour prior to the workshops.
The full schedule of workshops is available here.