Artolution began a decade ago with two nomadic artists, circling the globe to promote positive social change through one-off projects in crisis-affected locations; in places that few people would dare to travel on their own. They brought together groups of people who never knew that they could exist in the same room; only to discover […]
Virtual Gallery Opening: ONE HUNDRED PIECES - The Mosaic Art of Pierre Sylvain I'm a self-taught painter, mixed media, sculptor , textile and mosaic artist. In my work, I like to refer to culture and history in pictures. I use my work to open a dialogue about how we are affected by this world we […]
Understanding Trauma as a Path to Individual and Communal Healing with Professor Oyenike Balogun-Mwangi Thursday, August 5 at 6:30pm This year, Charter Oak’s Youth Arts Institute will become ACEs-Aware. What does that mean? In this 90 minute session, Professor Oyenike Balogun-Mwangi will present an overview of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and explore their implications for […]
LOVE, JUSTICE & PEACE - An Art Exhibit of New Work by Pierre Sylvain Gallery Opening: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30pm to 7pm at Charter Oak Cultural Center (not virtual!) FREE event! Â Masked guests will be allowed into the gallery in groups of 10 to view the exhibit. Reception in the courtyard (masks optional). The […]
After being virtual last summer, Charter Oak Cultural Center's popular CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD returns with LIVE outdoor performances! Saturday, August 21 at 2pm, we are delighted to welcome the multi-talented vocalist and instrumentalist Orice Jenkins to Charter Oak. If it rains, we are moving indoors! FREE event; all are welcome! Orice Jenkins is a recording […]