I'm bringing ugly art to the Tacoma Library's summer arts program! Click here for full details <https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=ugly%20art%20workshop> Teens: South Tacoma Branch Tuesday, July 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Adults: Moore Branch Tuesday, July 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fern Hill Branch Wednesday. August 13, 5:30-7:50 p.m. Why "ugly" art? A lot of times we can get in our own way when it comes to creative expression. The desire for our art to be liked can lead to us feeling trapped in a style we aren't excited about anymore, unsure how to tap into inspiration, hyper critical of ourselves, or completely avoidant of art altogether. We can fall into the thinking that "art" looks a certain way and that if we do not align with that category, then we will be failures. Not exactly a thriving environment for curiosity and creativity. In my four years of integrating ugly art as a tool in my creative practice, I have found that making ugly art on purpose can: 1. Bring you to the table 2. Relieve unrealistic expectations 3. Increase authentic expression 4. Weave play and joy back into your art Through the Tacoma Library, I am offering three ugly art workshops all with the intention of helping you tap into your deepest creative intuition, while tending to your nervous system and the inner critic, using intentionally ugly art. I hope you'll find, as I did, that in embracing the ugly in your art, you can embrace all parts of yourself and give them space to breathe and a space to thrive (in all their ugly glory) on the page. I hope to see you there! <https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenalexander16/> <https://www.instagram.com/scribeandsunshine/> Lore Alexander (They/Them) Freelance editor Host of <https://www.youtube.com/@ugly-podcast> The Ugly Podcast Email: <mailto:lore@scribeandsunshine.com> lore@scribeandsunshine.com Mobile: 206-696-4022 www.scribeandsunshine.com