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Far a bheil ealain a 'coinneachadhc
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An t-seachdain sa chaidh aig Taigh-òsta Rocktaway ann am banrighrean, chuir seòrsa ùr de mhullach: Brunnaichean peant agus coileanadh, brataichean agus dàna, Bidh amasan agus ballachan gailearaidh a 'tighinn còmhla. An Prìomh Ard Arena ™, air a thaisbeanadh ann an com-pàirteachas le gliosier agus cumhachd bho Woah (Obair tacan ealain), Air a leudachadh thairis air dà latha de phrògraman, a 'dearbhadh gu bheil àite a' dèanamh àite agus a 'roinn àite agus a' draibheadh a chèile air adhart.
Tha Woah a 'daingneachadh daingneachadh ealain is cultair cruinneil stèidhichte air boireannaich stèidhichte ann an New York le Misean gus amalachadh ealain àrdachadh, Gnìomhachas, agus buaidh shòisealta. Tha iad airson tasgadh a dhèanamh ann an iomairtean a tha ag amas air ealain is cultar, A 'leasachadh mhodalan gnìomhachais ùr-ghnàthach, agus a 'toirt seachad seirbheisean co-chomhairleachaidh ro-innleachdail a bheir prìomhachas buaidh chultarail is sòisealta. Iseolde Brieldmaier, Prìomh Oifigear Ro-innleachd aig Whoah, elainbours air aon de na h-amasan aca: "Bidh sinn a 'cuimseachadh air obair hyper-obrach gu h-ionadail, A 'conaltradh le coimhearsnachdan gus an stiùireadh gu eòlasan is dòcha nach robh iad air a bhith aca roimhe. Is e ar n-amas àite ealain agus cruthachalachd a shoilleireachadh thar grunn roinnean agus taobhan de bheatha."
Bha a 'mhullach a' comharrachadh a 'chiad iomairt ealain de Art Arena ™, Tha an àrd-ùrlar meadhanan agus malairt a chaidh an cur air adhart a 'cur air bhog air boireannaich àraidh ann an cruth cruthachail agus lùth-chleasachd lùth-chleasachd. Bho Mìleag Tòmas Tòmas Bannaiche Farpais, Obair taghte-oideachaidh air a dhèanamh bho phlastaig ath-chuairteachaidh ann an com-pàirteachas le snàth bionic, gu clàradh beò air a 'chuspair Arena ™ Podcast le Megan Ragan, Bha an lùth beòthail, Lèirsinneach, agus èiginn neo-sheasmhach.
"The Art Arena™ Summit was such an exciting moment not just for us at WOAH, but for the broader cultural landscape of art and sport," said Michi Jigarjian, founder and CEO of WOAH. "What made the Art Arena™ Summit so special was the energy in the room his incredible mix of artists, athletes, and thought leaders all exploring how creativity drives change, inspiring the next generation."
On Thursday, May 29, the Summit opened with "Power Players: Behind the Scenes in Sports and Art," where voices like Shana Stephenson of the NY Liberty, Kyla McMillan of The Armory Show, and Jessica Robertson of TOGETHXR explored the business architecture that scaffolds both creative and athletic achievement. Nas fhaide air adhart, Gotham FC's Midge Purce joined arts philanthropist Sarah Arison in a "Gameday to Backstage" dialogue, moderated by Cultured Magazine's Sarah Harrelson, mapping the unique journey of women who straddle discipline and visibility.
The day's crescendo arrived with the unveiling of Mickalene Thomas' Bannaiche Farpais, a striking reimagining of athletic symbolism that transformed a symbol of victory into a canvas of reclamation.
That evening, artist and soul singer Lady Wray performed a sonic reminder that the spirit of sport and the rhythm of art are deeply intertwined.
On Friday, May 30, movement took center stage with a High Frequency Flow workout led by Nike trainer Monice Small, followed by an intimate conversation on wellness and self-image titled "You Look Good: The Inner Practice of Mind, Body and Wellness." Featuring voices like Ashley Weatherford (Into The Gloss), artist Marilyn Minter, and curator Hannah Traore, agus moderated by Lindsay Peoples of The Cut, the panel pushed the discourse past aesthetics and into agency.
Later that afternoon, the Glossier Cabana Takeover turned into an immersive celebration of self-expression, culminating in a mural unveiling by sonia louise davis and WNBA All-Star Breanna Stewart at Seaside Playground a beautiful convergence of public art and community access.
"Art and sport speak the language of the soul, and the Summit is where diverse voices unite, forging a space for innovation, expression, and collaboration. An seo, we honor the transformative power of creativity," said Mickalene Thomas, Art Arena™ founding creative director.
The weekend was more than an event it was a proof of concept for how institutions can convene thoughtfully. "Art Arena™ is born out of the belief that when we unite the worlds of sport and art, dhà de na feachdan cultarail as cumhachdaiche, Bidh sinn a 'cruthachadh àite airson aithrisean ùra, Beachdan trom, agus buaidh maireannach," thuirt Jigarjian.
Tro chom-pàirteachasan, Coileanadh, agus adhbhar, Bha an ealan Ard Arena ™ Moderncy mar rud gum biodh coltas ann gum biodh conaltradh cultarail coltach: in-ghabhalach, Intersegectional, agus unfAult gus na loidhnichean eadar glòir-mhiann agus ealain. Agus ma dh 'fhàg mural a bha a' crìochnachadh a 'chrìochnalachd teachdaireachd maireannach, Is e seo a th 'ann: Nuair a bhios boireannaich a 'stiùireadh a' chòmhraidh air a 'chùirt, air a 'chanabhas, agus air cùl a 'chamara, a h-uile duine a 'buannachadh.
