Multilingual Art Lab
The Polyglot’s Multilingual Art Lab is a space where writers and artists can share their experiments with one another. Similar to tertulias, or salons, which brought poets and artists together, this space is for us to gather, discuss, learn, and enjoy each other’s company. It was born out of overwhelming community response to The Polyglot’s past events, as well as writing workshops in March 2019 and February 2021.
The lab includes four gatherings that will take place on Zoom on the first Saturday of the month at 11am MST or 7pm CET and run for approximately two hours.
Sat. March 6, 2021
Sat. April 2, 2021
Sat. May 1, 2021
Sat. June 5, 2021
Les detailles:
This lab runs on a Pay What You Can Model—from $0 to $80 CAD. You must choose an option to register and receive the Zoom link. Any contribution helps The Polyglot stay afloat in the most challenging year of all time. In return, you will have access to a nourishing community of multilingual creatives, from whom you will receive feedback, advice, resources, and virtual abrazos. But we also understand that this may be the most challenging year for you, so we do not want money to be a barrier.
Once you register, there is no pressure to attend every lab. If you have to miss a session, come a little late, or duck out early, please do not stress. This is a relaxed and supportive online environment.
Our Multilingual Art Lab is open to any artist or writer from anywhere in the world.
Come ready to share you art. That can be: poetry, flash fiction, paintings, collages, translations, songs, dance, and more. While English might be the main “carrier” language of our lab, you can share your artwork in any language and we will honour and learn from it.
Be kind, respectful, and mindful of others’ time and work. Only provide feedback when asked. Be clear about what you’re looking for: constructive editing feedback, publishing/exhibition advice, a dialogue based on questions you have, resources on a certain topic, etc.
The lab seeks to become an inclusive, accessible, and empowering space for polyglot writers and artists. We welcome feedback to better serve our creative community and make the lab more equitable. Please write to us at thepolyglotmagazine@gmail.com. However, any oppressive language or behaviours (i.e. racist, linguicist, misogynist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, classist, ageist, xenophobic, etc.) will not be tolerated.
