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Social Justice Poster Workshop *

with Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition & Cheanie Noai

Join us in the Mac Lab to learn a brief history of social justice art and how to create your own poster using Adobe Illustrator!

Join us at Fayetteville Public Library's Center for Innovation for an exhilarating exploration of art as a catalyst for social change.

]In this master class, co-hosted by the library and the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and taught by local artist Cheanie Noai, participants will delve into the rich history of public art as a tool for liberation and activism, discovering how artists have historically influenced societal movements. In this hands-on session, attendees will create their own powerful piece of protest art, designed to provoke thought and spark dialogue on current issues. Each participant will leave with a printed artwork, empowered to amplify their voice and contribute to our community's ongoing discourse. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a meaningful impact with us.

B.Y.O. computer with Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape; limited computers available first-come, first-served via online sign-up. Light snacks provided.

About the Artist:
Cheanie is an Indigenous Kaqchikel Maya multi-disciplinary creative, using her creations to witness truth and nurture healing. Splitting her time between Arkansas and her native Guatemala, Cheanie has dedicated the past 12 years to grassroots community organizing, focusing on Migrant Rights, Queer Liberation, Child Advocacy, and Climate Justice. Her work has been featured in publications such as Bitch Magazine, CultureStrike, and Yes! Magazine. Cheanie resides on and stewards a 100-acre conservation easement situated on the ancestral lands of the Caddo, Osage, and Quapaw peoples. Drawing on the wisdom and traditions of her lineage, she remains committed to demanding universal freedom, for all life on earth, in all ways imaginable.

About Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition:
AJRC works to end mass incarceration led by the voices of the families and individuals of those directly impacted. We envision a community that centers safety, prevention of harm, and alternatives to incarceration. We work towards this vision through collaborative partnerships, agitation of the system, and encouraging education and awareness on the ways mass incarceration impacts our state. We are committed to effective solutions and fostering strong coalitions with policymakers, individuals, and community organizations to eradicate mass incarceration with the objective of fostering safer and more inclusive communities. We envision a world where incarceration is a rare occurrence, and every individual is empowered to thrive in community.

Learn more about ARJC at www.arjusticereform.org.

Participant must know how to operate a computer to benefit from this class. 

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program.

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