I AM Undefined Art healing arts workshop : Skye’s the Limit Foundation x JCORPS

(CAReS) JCORPS mission is to provide justice-involved youth with productive work experiences, meaningful community restitution projects, and educational opportunities so they can complete diversion consequences or comply with court orders. This Restorative Justice model affords youth the opportunity to complete community service hours or provide restitution to a victim under the supervision and guidance of trained professionals.

R.E.A.L. Friends don’t campaign presented by the mccain institute

Two artworks with a message of support and safety for young people were unveiled at the Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in downtown Mesa.

The pieces, a mixed-media collage and a digital mural in the MIX Center’s lobby, were part of a campaign by the McCain Institute at Arizona State University to prevent online exploitation of children and teens.

Both works were created through a collaboration of local artists and youth organizations in Mesa to incorporate the messaging of the R.E.A.L. Friends Don’t campaign by the Combatting Human Trafficking program in the McCain Institute.

The digital mural, titled “Restoring Our Energy,” (seen above) was created by two artists from the Xico Inc. art collective, Diana Calderon and Martin Moreno, working with young people from the one•n•ten center for LGBTQ youth.

The mixed-media canvas, called “I AM Online Safety Awesome,” was done by artist Tiesha Harrison in collaboration with young people from the Boys & Girls Club in Mesa.

Scottsdale rotary club: stallion stampede

Life size stallion fiberglass statutes were painted by local artists across the valley and leased to businesses and individuals to be displayed across Scottsdale from January 2023 through early April 2023. 

The stallion sponsor names appear on a plaque near their chosen Stallion as well as on the Official Stallion Stampede Community Art Project Website. The stallions were auctioned on April 15th at the Royal Arabians.

I am sponsored by City of Scottsdale.  
My artist is Tiesha Harrison.  
I am here to support The Rotary Club of Scottsdale.
And I have a story for you.......

All artists know that light is a very important element in composing and bringing to life a piece of art. That certainly is the case with our wonderful artist Tiesha Harrison, and her horse Sunflower Soul. In her case she not only used light and color to showcase the beauty of her horse, but the horse itself has been tasked with bringing that light outward to shine on everyone who sees him.

She describes herself as an intuitive artist who loves to bring together symbols and colors that are deeply meaningful.  She should know because all the colors and symbols on Sunflower Soul have served her as well. You see Tiesha’s sister was killed in a domestic violence incident recently which has affected her greatly. Bringing Sunflower Soul to life has helped her through the grieving process. 

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Inspiration through the Arts: The links incorporated

In coordination with the Phoenix chapter of The Links and the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) , the Arts HQ Gallery hosted a private event today featuring three local African American artists Tiesha Harrison , Tara Harley, Shonne Keal, and gospel singer, Tara Johnson, for Black History Month.

paint phoenix purple: City of phoenix Strategic initiatives

City of Phoenix Strategic Initiatives hosted an event at Encanto Park called "Paint in the Park" facilitated by Tiesha Harrison with I AM Undefined Art. The participants painted purple sunflowers to pay tribute to those impacted by domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence there is help available. Visit phoenix.gov/paintphoenixpurple for more information.

Phoenix phabulous experience

Phoenix Phabulous Experience is an exciting civic engagement initiative, sharing the unique story of Phoenix through arts, culture and innovative storytelling. They foster an appreciation of Phoenix-based arts, culture and history and offer family-friendly storytelling programs spotlighting Phoenix time periods. 

Phoenix is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in America.  The city has a rich history and pioneering spirit upon which the city was founded, and this can-do community attitude is alive today.  Phoenix Phabulous Experience is committed to helping Phoenix tell its story using a combination of storytelling methods, incorporating mural art and technology.

Every city and every society needs stories to fully appreciate and value the past,

to better understand the present,

and dream for the future.

Stories foster a greater sense of belonging and community trust.

www.phoenixphabulousexperience.com

“What makes me me” Art exhibition at scottsdale arts learning and innovation

What Makes Me Me showcases self-portraits created by 35 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). The artists are members of The Opportunity Tree and STARS, two Valley organizations that provide services such as education and job opportunities. 

Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation organized four workshops, in which participants practiced self-advocacy skills and expressed their individual identities. 

The workshop artists are Tiesha Harrison (acrylic/collage), Ellen Murray Meissinger (watercolor/tempera), Therosia Reynolds (poetry/spoken word), and Danielle Wood (ceramics). 

Uptown Chandler art project

"Recycled Beauty" was inspired by art collaboration between Visual Abstract Artist Tiesha Harrison and two student artists from Hamilton High School who expressed their love for Arizona desert plants, florals, sunrises and maintaining a clean thriving community. A shared commonality based on the authentic love for nature, vibrant explosion of colors, healthy and clean environment which can be found throughout the City of Chandler. Whether you are commuting through the popular intersections of Chandler or taking a stroll in the friendly neighborhoods, there are so many things to be grateful for and look forward to when living in a diverse vibrant community.

The design is a great reminder for sustaining and/or implementing a few easy environmental awareness adjustments into our daily practice which can snowball into a greater impact for neighborhoods and generations to come."

Traffic Control box is located on Queen Creek and Arizona Ave.

City of Chandler Multicultural Festival

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr, Arizona-based artist, Tiesha Harrison, the Chandler Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Division, and the Vision Gallery invite the public to learn more about the Civil Rights leader by partaking in an interactive art game at the 27th Annual Chandler Multicultural Festival for the City of Chandler. Each participant will have the opportunity to throw a Velcro ball at a board that spells out community. Depending on which letter they hit, the participant will be invited to create, make or learn something about Martin Luther King, Jr. After the event, Harrison will collect all of the participatory parts to create a collaged portrait of the esteemed icon that will be on display at the Vision Gallery through the month of February.

key speaker and art Workshop facilitator at the AAEA Conference

Artist Tiesha Harrison was the Keynote Speaker and Art Facilitator for the Arizona Art Education Association (AAEA) Conference in Prescott, AZ.

AAEA MISSION: To further highly qualified Art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, advocacy and leadership, and to increase creative connections to human experiences. It is our purpose to promote and maintain the highest possible quality of instruction in visual arts programs under whatever auspices that they are fostered. It shall be our intent to communicate our belief to the organized teaching profession and to the community‐at‐large, to strengthen the position of the visual arts as a discipline in the schools, and to affect positively the role of art education in  the culture. We dedicate ourselves to aesthetic and humanistic growth and quality performance in art. With these as our goals, we support visual arts and humanities programs that provide depth and breadth of experience in  art in order to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the varied individuals we teach.

IMPRINT: African Americans in the Arts

West Valley Arts Council is honored to open the new year with one of our key exhibitions, IMPRINT African Americans in the Arts, featuring local artists Tiesha Harrison, Jerome Fleming, Stephen Marc, Sidney Hurd, Nik Ridley, and Kesha Bruce. These six celebrated artists, together showcase the talent, vibrancy, and collective voice of the African American community. IMPRINT African Americans in the Arts will be open during the month of February, providing additional opportunities for the community to engage in conversation around historical and contemporary themes in African American culture.

Opening Reception January 14th, 2022 - Closing Reception February 26th | 10am - 1pm

The Carmody Foundation Art for Good Project

In an effort to support local artists within the community, the Carmody Foundation, in collaboration with Sisao Gallery and ArtLink, award ten artists a grant of $1000 each to create an original piece of work. These works of art will then be donated to selected non-profit organizations to display and auction at their events to build awareness for the artists and raise money to support their community outreach. The artists selected for this year’s grants are: Vernon Begaye, Tal Dvir, Janel Garza, Tiesha Harrison, David Knorr, Ellen Nemetz, Aimee Ollinger, Lucretia Torva, Michael Viglietta, and Claire A. Warden.

In 2017, Tom & Laurie established The Carmody Foundation to expand the quality of life for families through access to affordable housing, extend health services to women for reproductive care and victims of violence, and elevate awareness of school aged children of careers in trade services. Tom & Laurie met at Arizona State University decades ago and became lifelong partners and residents of Phoenix. As advocates of the arts, education, health care, entrepreneurs, and fair-housing they want to share in their commitment to build stronger communities through their annual giving campaign.

MBW Movement Art immersive Experience

MBW Movement Art Event at Onyx Art Gallery on January 11th. Artist Tiesha Harrison invited seven poets and eleven artist to express in an art immersive experience. The poets recited their poetry while the artist painted how they felt from the poetry heard within three hours. Lives were transformed this evening between community, artists, and poets.