We
know that many people are holding their breath for the events of next
week – we are too. But at NIAD, we’re staying present and excited for
everything that is coming to fruition TODAY.
At Thirsty Thursday tonight at 6PM, Ed Rymsha and Michelle Hamilt from
Fenwick & West LLP will talk with Shana Harper, one of NIAD’s
longest practicing artists.
Shana is the first artist to take leadership by talking about her work
at Thirsty Thursdays, and NIAD couldn’t be better represented.
We hope you’ll join us.
And tonight after Thirsty Thursday, Shana and other members of NIAD’s
Quarterly Advisory Council will meet with our Board of Directors for the
first time.
Including studio artists, staff, board members, family members, care
providers, and community members, NIAD’s Quarterly Advisory Council
holds the important task of keeping NIAD accountable to its equity
goals.
Tonight they will hear reports from our Artist Advisory Committee, our
studio Art and Justice practice group, NIAD’s Self Advocates, and the
staff Racial Justice Committee, and we’ll begin to plan our future work
together.
While next week’s elections loom large on the horizon, we’re feeling
fortunate to have a lot to celebrate today. Thanks for being a part of
it – it takes all of us.
In Community,
Amanda Eicher, Executive Director
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