Arts NC State invites you to participate in a series of campus residency events with visual artist Clarence Heyward, Jan. 24-28, 2022.
Now living and working in Raleigh, Heyward is a Brooklyn-born painter and collagist whose work explores notions of the Black American experience. His work investigates cultural truths, challenges stereotypes, and questions identity.
While some events are open to students only, others are available to faculty, staff and community members. Residency topics will include hidden racism, how to make a living as a fine artist, collage creation, and an opportunity for you to paint at the Free Expression Tunnel.
This artist residency is presented in partnership with the African American Cultural Center, NC State University Libraries, Caldwell Fellows, and the Campus Conversations Project of the NC State Office of Outreach and Engagement.
The residency is coordinated by Arts NC State intern Sabrina Hurtado, a senior arts studies major, arts entrepreneurship minor, and Caldwell Fellow.
Clarence Heyward: Hidden Racism
Fo’ Yo’ Soul Podcast
Monday, Jan. 24, 1:30-2:45 p.m.
African American Cultural Center Art Gallery
Register by Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.
We are starting off the week with a live podcast session at the African American Cultural Center (AACC) with Clarence Heyward. His work discusses culture, stereotypes, and identity through figurative and symbolic imagery and people of color as his main subject. Students are welcome to submit questions for Clarence before the event through the registration link, the AACC or Arts NC State Instagram through Direct Message, or as questions during the event. Per NC State University COVID-19 guidelines, this event requires all attendees to wear face coverings indoors.
Open to all NC State students; space is limited.
Clarence Heyward: The Art of Being an Artist
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 5-6 p.m. (virtual Zoom session)
Register by Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Clarence will be answering questions from students on how to make a living as a fine artist. Join us to learn the tips and tricks that will help you make a career in the fine arts. Please prepare questions before the event. You may use the registration form to submit questions that will be asked during the event by the host, or you will have space during the Zoom to ask your questions. This event is for students and student-led.
Open to all NC State students.
Clarence Heyward: In Conversation
Wednesday, Jan 26, 5-6 p.m. (with optional Campus Conversation, 6-7:30 p.m.)
Fishbowl Forum at Hill Library
Register by Jan. 21 at noon
Join us for an in-person artist talk with fine artist and collagist Clarence Heyward. Talking points will include Clarence’s background and an in-depth look into his work, including insight into his practice and processes, navigating through the art world and how he makes a living as a full-time Artist. The artist talk will be from 5-6 p.m. and will be followed by an optional Campus Conversation session led by their facilitators. The Campus Conversations Project engages our widely diverse campus in conversations across differences while developing the key academic and interpersonal skills of critical thinking, cultural competency, empathy and self-awareness. Their discussion will be on topics presented during the artist talk by Clarence Heyward. The Campus Conversation event will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Per NC State University COVID-19 guidelines, this event requires all attendees to wear face coverings indoors.
Open to all NC State students, NC State faculty and staff, and community members; space is limited.
Clarence Heyward: One Piece at a Time
Collage workshop
Fishbowl Forum at Hill Library
Thursday, Jan. 27, 6-7 p.m.
Register by Jan. 21 at noon
Clarence Heyward will be leading and working alongside attendees to assemble collages based on the African American Cultural Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month programming, focusing on the future in which they hope for and/or changes that they would like to see made. Some of the themes discussed will be “the future is now” and “be the change.” No prior art experience is necessary; all materials will be provided by Arts NC State. If students have specific materials (pictures, text, patterns, papers, etc.) that they would like to include in their collages they are encouraged to bring them. Per NC State University COVID-19 guidelines, this event requires all attendees to wear face coverings indoors.
Open to all NC State students, NC State faculty and staff, and community members; space is limited.
Clarence Heyward at the Free Expression Tunnel
Painting and conversations in-person
Friday, Jan 28, 2-4 p.m.
Register by Jan. 25 at 5 p.m.
We wrap up the week with our “Art and Share” event with Clarence Heyward at the Free Expression Tunnel. There will be music, painting supplies and great company! Join us to see Clarence make a piece at the Free Expression Tunnel, converse with Clarence and other attendees, make some art, and celebrate the artist in residency week with painter and collagist Clarence Heyward. Painting supplies will be available for students first come, first serve. Per NC State University guidelines, masks are encouraged outdoors in crowds.
Open to all NC State students, NC State faculty and staff, and community members; space is limited.