Sponsored by: Music and Magic Maine

Co-sponsored by: Equality Community Center

Organized by Amanda Duquette and Rijah Newell

Rising with the Arts:

An afternoon of Dance, Theater, Music, Art, and Healing as resistance! This series of mini workshops will provide an outlet of expression for the LGBTQIA+ community in Portland, as well as inviting victims of Domestic violence and Sexual Assault to participate. Free workshops will be provided by Maine artists coming together to provide a safe space to unite in community and create. For those who prefer a quiet corner there will be reiki, somatic bodywork and tarot available.

Programming:

Movement led by Rijah Newell and Amanda Duquette

Empowered Identity through intentional play Rene Goddess

Visual Arts with Heather Phoenix Newton-Brown

Ukulele lessons Amanda Duquette (ukuleles provided)

Reiki and Tarot Sylar Newell

Somatic body work Rijah Newell