*Open to all mediums and artists who are a part of the Indigenous communities, Asian and Pacific Island communities, the Somali diaspora and other African immigrant communities, the African American community, the Latinx community, and other communities identifying as Black, Indigenous, or people of color.

This class is meant to create a safe space for Minnesota artists from racial and ethnic communities that have been underrepresented. Participants will come together and talk about their creative practice to help enrich each artist’s visual and written work. During our time together, artists will have the chance to share their projects and ask for feedback on what would be most helpful to them. In addition to a formal critique structure, we will put time into professional practice through writing, developing, and editing artist statements that can be used in applications or anywhere else to promote the artists’ practice. 

With the aid of snacks and beverages, together, we will develop a comfortable environment to have positive and meaningful conversations about each person’s work. Communally engaging with each other, this class will be used as a space to help further augment your studio time and talk about risks and new directions in your practice.

**If you’ve never gone through a critique before, that’s okay! I will ensure that we create a welcoming space for all levels of makers. - Edson :) 

About the instructor: Edson Rosas (he/they) is an arts administrator, educator, and visual artist who works in printmaking, drawing, soft sculpture, poetry, and performance. He holds an MFA in Print Media from Pacific Northwest College of Art (2021) and a BFA from Minnesota State University, Mankato (2019). Edson has worked as a printer for Watershed Center for Fine Art Publishing and Research, volunteered at the 410 Project in Mankato, curated a show for MCAD, and has shown work in both group and solo exhibitions. 

Edson’s website : https://www.edsonrosas.art/

Instagram: @edvrosas