Sat, Jun 17
|Youth Arts Exchange x[space]
Son of Paper's Modern Angel Island Poems
CALLING SF YOUTH ARTISTS to join us as we talk about our diverse immigration stories as San Franciscans using the "writing on the walls" format that Angel Island Chinese detainees used to express their painful feelings of being excluded from the American dream.
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Youth Arts Exchange x[space], 5137 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA
About the event
Son of Paper's Modern Angel Island Poems
June 17, 18, 24, 25
[x]space arts hub
5137 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
CALLING SF YOUTH ARTISTS to join us as we talk about our diverse immigration stories as San Franciscans using the "writing on the walls" format that Angel Island Chinese detainees used to express their painful feelings of being excluded from the American dream.
Participants of all writing levels will learn creative writing skills and be included in our YAX Exhibition with SF Native rapper and singer, Son of Paper. Check out some of SOP's work here. Young Artists between the ages 14-24 will be prioritized but ALL people are welcome to RSVP!
* indicates required to be included in the Exhibition.
FREE WORKSHOP SERIES
RSVP here and we'll confirm your spot within the next week! For more info or questions, direct them to sonofpapermusic@gmail.com
*SAT June 17 11am-4pm
*SUN June 18 3pm-7pm
PUBLIC EXHIBITION + MEET & GREET
*SAT June 24 2pm-8pm (Exhibit Opening)
SUN June 25 3pm-7pm (Meet & Greet)
Workshops and exhibition are hosted in partnership with the Youth Arts Exchange (YAX). Check them out at https://www.youthartexchange.org/.