Disability and the Arts Fesitval 2010

Disability and the Arts Festival 2010

Sponsored by:
Hobart and William Smith Colleges and
The Collaborative of the Finger Lakes

All the events take place on the Campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges

April 8: 4:30 p.m., Sanford RoomAutism, Blindness, Neurodiversity and the Lyric Body: A Writer's SymposiumA Symposium on writing and disability in connection with the publication of the Seneca Review Special Issue called The Lyric Body which focuses on writers and disability. Stephen Kuusisto, Ralph Savarese, co-editors of the issue and Susanne Antonetta, whose essay "Dis" appears in the issue will participate in a symposium moderated by David Weiss, editor of Seneca Review.

April 9: 1-3 p.m., The Fisher CenterThe Poetry of EmbodimentA writing workshop with Stephen Kuusisto, Ralph James Savarese, Susanne Antonetta for interested teachers, students and writers.
Space is limited so please contact David Weiss at weiss@hws.edu if you have people who are interested in attending.

April 2 - 30: Art Show, Houghton HouseNo Destinations Beforehand: Three Artists with AutismAn art show featuring the work of Larry Bissonnette, Jonathan Lerman, and Jessica Park.

April 9: 7 p.m., Houghton HouseOpening of Art ShowAt 6:30 pm before the Opening, Doug Biklen, Dean of Education at Syracuse University will show his film about Larry Bissonnette, "My Classic Life as an Artist" and talk about Larry and his art.

April 14: 7:30 p.m., Winn SeeleyAxis Dance Company***The Collaborative has seats reserved for this event please register if you would like to attend- See Registration Form on page 2***A wheelchair dance company will perform at Winn Seeley Gymnasium on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

April 15: 7:15 p.m., the Sanford RoomActing Disabled: The Problem of Representing Disability in Film and TelevisionLennard Davis, author of, among other books, Enforcing Normalcy, will speak about his experiences and the problems of representing disability in the media.

April 22: two sessions; 1-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m., the Vandervort RoomSprout FilmsFilms will be shown and introduced by Anthony DiSalvo of Sprout Films. Specific film schedule:

April 22: 1 - 3 p.m., Vandervort Room

Hands Away
Tying Your Own
King of Camp
Svefn-G-Englar
Karate Ruler
Street Anthem
House
Difference is Normal


April 22: 7 - 9 p.m., Vandervort Room

Hands Away
Acting Normal
Rudely Interrupted
Outsider
Street Anthem
Difference Is Normal
My Classic Life as an Artist

April 23rd: 10 - 12 p.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m.Film Workshop ***Limited Space Available. Please register if you would like to attend-See Registration Form Below***.Film workshop with Anthony Di Salvo.

10am-12pm-The morning session will be an opportunity to learn the basics of film making. Anthony will get you excited about making a video and you will leave the session with increased knowledge of film making and of the necessary equipment needed to get started.
Break for Lunch- You are on your own to enjoy the opportunity to have lunch on campus!
1pm-2:30pm-OPTIONAL INTERACTIVE SESSION- For the second session you will have the opportunity to experiment with a camera in a small group setting. Staying for this part is optional.

April 23rd: 6:30 - 9 p.m., Vandervoort RoomFinal EventA Celebration of Local Artists with Disability: included will be an Art Show, Sprout Films, Video Montage of the Festival, Refreshments and Final Remarks.

April 30th: 3 -6 p.m., Katherine Elliot Studio Art BuildingEye to EyeA live Art Event featuring presentations and a graduation ceremony.

Registration Form

Name:______________________ Agency:_________________
I would like to attend:
□ Axis Dance Company –April 14th @ 7:30
Wheelchair seating □ Yes □ No
□ Film Making Workshop- April 23rd
□ Morning Session Only
□ Full Day Workshop
Please return to Michelle Jungermann by April 7th.