A vibrant lecture series that engages evocative and thoughtful discussions about creative innovation and dialogue in the 21st century.
Verve, Vision & Voices a Fall lecture series held at Valkarie Gallery. The sessions takes place once a month on Tuesday evenings and invites artists, creatives, business leaders, and community members to engage in thoughtful discussions about creative innovation and dialogue in the 21st century.
The lectures are designed to blend aesthetics, inspiration, and audience participation, fostering public engagement with creativity’s influence on both individuals and society. Speakers address a range of topics, including art therapy, health, and influential paradigms, representing diverse viewpoints and disciplines. Evenings will begin with social mingling and connecting, presentors will speak for a hour and end with informal questions, networking and final thoughts. Light snacks and beverages served.
Lineup
Nicki Dollard: Art Therapy as an Everyday Practice for Mindfulness
Passion for art, healing & mental health with others.
Benita Samuels : Unlocking Vibrant Visibility on Social Platforms
Engaging, dynamic, prolific and powerful!
Annette Coleman: The ImPACT of Public Art
“Public art should inspire and bring different sensibilities together..."
Dr. Shanwen Gao: Acupuncture and Your Daily Health
Acupuncture, mindfulness and non invasive health practitioner
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Highlights
- ages 18+
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Valkarie Gallery
445 South Saulsbury Street
Lakewood, CO 80226
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Agenda
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Meet, Greet, Gaze & Graze
Enjoy light snacks and beverages while meeting the participants and do an art walk through the Gallery.
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Speaker sessions
All lectures are an hour, this includes presentations, questions and discussions.
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Wrap Up & Reflect
Informal social time, continue gazing at the Valkarie Gallery's current exhibition, and reflecting about the evening's topic with attendees.