This webinar takes a glimpse at the ways artists and arts administrators support their organizations and participants by tapping into the cultural resources of their communities as well as of themselves. We will discuss finding the intersections between diverse cultures to celebrate and uplift those inherent connections within humanity. This webinar is facilitated by Erin Perry, an arts and culture worker with three decades of service within the community. She shares her lessons learned and offers tools and encouragement for participants to embody the hope for humanity.
About the Speaker:
Erin Perry is a mother, wife, teacher, artist and arts administrator, and long time advocate for culturally relevant education and community engagement. She is the executive director of the Legacy Arts Project (LAP) and is passionate about the healing and transformative power of the arts. Since her first immersive experience with West African drum and dance, Erin has been on a mission to learn more about herself and the world through cultural exploration, appreciation, and expression.
As Ms. Perry has continued to evolve, so has her work. Rooted in cultural exploration, she has grown to understand the role of arts and culture in the development of a strong self-identity. As such, she has traveled throughout the African diaspora, experiencing culture through direct immersion in the activities of the people and places she has visited. From these experiences, relationships have been formed, knowledge transmitted, and bridges built, enabling Erin to develop a foundation from which to share her knowledge.