Organized in conversation with Nina Chanel Abney’s exhibition Fishing Was His Life, this workshop invites participants to reflect on their own relationships to the environment and factors that threaten those connections. Guided by writer Rasheena Fountain’s approach to Black environmental memory, this workshop will give people of color the opportunity to remember erased pasts and write visions toward new environmental narratives. Together, participants will look closely at Nina Chanel Abney’s work and reflect on their own memories and the environmental histories where they live, work, and aspire to be. Short writing prompts will offer opportunities to craft creative writing responses through poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. All levels of writing experience are welcome.

ADMISSION

Free. Prior to registering, please note that this workshop is for people of color to participate.