Freedom School: I am an American but Not Your American

January 31, 1 - 3:30 pm
Facilitated by Elizabeth Burden

What does the concept of “American” mean right now—especially to persons of color?

This 90-minute creative workshop invites participants to explore that question through writing, reflection, and shared conversation. Starting with the creative essay I Am an American, But Not Your American as a provocation, the workshop creates space to examine belonging, refusal, memory, and possibility beyond narrow or exclusionary definitions of “American.”

Participants will be guided through simple creative prompts to create art works that define or re-define the meaning. No art or writing experience is required—just a willingness to reflect, curiosity, and openness.

RSVP by January 28 via email - liz.burden@southwestblackarts.net

Elizabeth Burden is a multidisciplinary artist blending studio work with social practice to reflect on and create the past/ present/ future.

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This workshop is funded in part by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, with funding from Pima County, the City of Tucson, and the National Endowment for the Arts; Night Bloom: Grants for Artists funding through MOCA Tucson and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and donations from individuals.