Creative Strategies for Change is celebrating 10 years of embodied decolonization work that we have been doing in community over the last decade. We are SO excited to celebrate in community with you all again during this “friend-raiser” event. Our February Kickoff will be a bit different from our previous cyphers with the inclusion of: •FEATURES • SILENT AUCTION • CATERED EVENT • OPEN MIC
Decade of Decolonization – 10 year anniversary kickoff event! Thurs, Feb 16th 6:30PM -9 PM
Youth ages 13-18 are invited to join an in-person month long institute focused on arts & social justice. We will meet from 4:00pm-6:00pm MST on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from October 18th-November 19th. Here, youth get to connect, explore where we fit into current events and create music based upon our experiences and hopes for the future.
Youth who complete the institute will be paid a stipend and invited to perform or present at Community Cypher, our monthly open mic. Join us for this amazing opportunity to engage community!
Find more information about registration process here:
Join us for this immersive workshop building relationships and community rooted in racial equity. Engage with incredible tools for understanding and navigating one’s life experience, and build skills to successfully communicate with others around challenging topics. This interactive and impactful experience will grow participants’ knowledge of self, identity, power, oppression, liberation, and the many factors that make up the context in which we live… and why that all matters. Folks walk away with new creative facilitation techniques, a fresh understanding of oneself within the larger world, knowledge of social justice and restorative practices, new language to use around tough topics, and the confidence to make a unique mark on the world! Our Facilitator Workshops occur quarterly and are registration-based.
“With this model, I am better able to serve my community and create opportunities and shape policies and procedures in my workplace and organization.”
“I’ve been in a lot of virtual webinars, classes and meetings and I have to say this was the most engaging, thoughtful and creative experience on Zoom yet!”
“All of the creative practices were meaningful and powerful from the beautiful rituals that were employed to the fun and energizing exercises and games we experienced. The sharing in circles were very meaningful and within this particular group I experienced a wonderful healing energy and beautiful expression of blended peoples voices and hearts.”
“Something that has had a significant impact on me is being in a space with BIPOC folks in leadership positions and also being in a space where I am not the only or one of few BIPOC people. This has not happened many times in my life. Hearing what the BIPOC folks in this space have experienced makes me feel like what I have experienced as a WOC is real, valid, and relevant.”
Youth ages 13-18 are invited to join a two week long institute focused on arts & social justice. We will meet online from 4:00pm-6:00pm MST Monday-Friday from September 7th-September 20th. Here, youth get to connect, explore where we fit into current events and create music based upon our experiences and hopes for the future.
Youth who complete the institute will be paid a stipend and invited to perform or present at Community Cypher, our monthly open mic. Join us for this amazing opportunity to engage community!
For more information contact our Program Team at csc@creativestrategiesforchange.com!
Come connect and exchange creative wellness strategies in celebration of Mental Health Month!
We will utilize music, freewriting and other tools to foster a space of rejuvenation. People participating will receive culturally responsive facilitation honing the opportunities available for centering self and others.
Explore the arts as a tool for communication and change in this interactive zoom workshop
Social Imagination describes our human capacity to connect across our differences and not only build empathy and understanding, but take action for equity and justice.
Experiment with creative activities and facilitation tools in this trauma informed workshop for facilitators, educators, artists, social workers, and anyone navigating challenging conversations and topics in the current zoomisphere.
Bring your whole self, there will be room for movement and somatics, emotions, ideas, and questions. Come together and get creative as we navigate individual and collective wellness in this time of unprecedented uncertainty.
Facilitated by Bianca Mikahn and Rachael Sharp.
Sliding Scale Tuition, Scholarships May Be Available.
Dive into key concepts, terms, and tools for combatting racism and cultivating racial equity in this interactive zoom workshop.
Racial Equity Foundations is a primer introductory workshop that starts at square one. Defining race and relevant terms, understading how structural racism functions, addressing specific issues in the time of Covid-19, and engaging tools for equity. This is a great opportunity for facilitators, educators, artists, social workers, and anyone ready to begin the journey toward racial equity in your work and your community.
Facilitated by Bianca Mikahn and Rachael Sharp.
Sliding Scale Tuition, Scholarships May Be Available.
Explore the arts as a tool for mental health in this interactive zoom workshop.
This interactive program creates a safe environment to identify mental health needs and explore issues such as identity, conflict navigation, and stress, through the use of creative art and self-expression. CYH incorporates artistic practices from journaling and lyric writing to painting and drawing.
Facilitated by Bianca Mikahn.
Sliding Scale Tuition, Scholarships May Be Available.
CSC is busy applying for emergency relief funds and adapting all of our programs to virtual formats. Check out our list of offerings and our virtual workshop series kicking off May 19.
“I learned about culture. I also learned about teamwork. I also learned about how people are different and how we can appreciate that. I also learned that I can express myself in front of others and be proud of who I am. I also learned that people can have a different perspective than you but it’s okay.” – CSC Middle School Student
We know that meaningful arts programming, social-emotional learning, communication and conflict navigation skills are especially important for our young people right now. We are working on creative ways to fund our innovative and impactful youth programs in lieu of standard school funding. Our goal is to not only stay open, but to continue to provide our programs for our constituents, and support the talented and diverse team of artists who work with us as independent contractors. In addition to working with the foundations that support us, and applying for emergency relief, we are asking our supporters like you to contribute in any of the following ways. If you are reading this on May 5, it is #GivingTuesdayNow, a great time to give if you can!
Colorado Gives: Give what you can anytime, every dollar counts!
You can also give through cashapp $CreativeStrategies or send a check to: CSC 2900 N. Downing St., Suite 1B, Denver, CO, 80205.
We are so grateful for your support of CSC’s work for justice and equity, it is as essential as ever during this pandemic! Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or would like to connect!
CSC is now facilitating our innovative programs online! Below is a list of offerings that can be adapted for young people, adults, and intergenerational formats. And don’t forget about our donation based monthly open mic, hosted by Bianca Mikahn, with amazing featured artists! This is just the beginning… stay tuned to our social media for all of the latest updates!
CSC Workshops and Circles are for youth, adult or intergenerational groups. The innovative CSC3 facilitation model integrates the arts, restorative practices, and an intersectional social justice (anti-oppression) framework.
Through large and small group activities and facilitated dialogue, participants build shared language and experiences with individualized opportunities for reflection. CSC’s diverse team brings a breadth of perspective and experience. Workshops and Circles can be tailored to meet your unique needs and budget. Let us know if you would like more information!
WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES
Arts for Action
Applied Theater
Digital Storytelling
Drumming and Beyond
Hip Hop
Spoken Word
Visual Arts
Beyond the Bully: Relate & Communicate
Check Your Head: Creative Tools for Mental Health
Cultural Responsiveness [in Virtual Space]
Cyber Somatics
Disrupting White Supremacy Cultural Norms
Embodying Equity
CSC Anti-Oppression Framework
Racial Equity Foundations
Understanding and Interrupting Implicit Bias
Racial Equity Systems: Analysis, Vision, & Action
Health Equity & Covid 19
Social Imagination: Art for Empathy and Action
Somatics, Equity & Inclusion [in Virtual Space]
Trauma Informed Facilitation [in Virtual Space]
INDIVIDUAL OR RECURRING CIRCLES
Collaborative Learning Circles
Empathy Circles
Racial Equity Caucus Circles
Restorative Circles
*All workshops currently occur through Zoom. Varying streaming platforms can be established in collaboration with client requests.*
CSC’s diverse team of artists and consultants bring a breadth of perspective and experience to our clients. We do our best to work with each organization’s unique needs and budgets, while maintaining equitable rates for our facilitators. Please let us know if the rates are prohibitive, we may be able to help find funding, offer an adapted program or presentation with 1 facilitator, or provide a discount.
Come connect and exchange creative wellness strategies in celebration of Mental Health Month!
We will utilize music, freewriting and other tools to foster a space of rejuvenation. People participating will receive culturally responsive facilitation honing the opportunities available for centering self and others.
Explore the arts as a tool for communication and change in this interactive zoom workshop
Social Imagination describes our human capacity to connect across our differences and not only build empathy and understanding, but take action for equity and justice.
Experiment with creative activities and facilitation tools in this trauma informed workshop for facilitators, educators, artists, social workers, and anyone navigating challenging conversations and topics in the current zoomisphere.
Bring your whole self, there will be room for movement and somatics, emotions, ideas, and questions. Come together and get creative as we navigate individual and collective wellness in this time of unprecedented uncertainty.
Facilitated by Bianca Mikahn and Rachael Sharp.
Sliding Scale Tuition, Scholarships May Be Available.
Dive into key concepts, terms, and tools for combatting racism and cultivating racial equity in this interactive zoom workshop.
Racial Equity Foundations is a primer introductory workshop that starts at square one. Defining race and relevant terms, understading how structural racism functions, addressing specific issues in the time of Covid-19, and engaging tools for equity. This is a great opportunity for facilitators, educators, artists, social workers, and anyone ready to begin the journey toward racial equity in your work and your community.
Facilitated by Bianca Mikahn and Rachael Sharp.
Sliding Scale Tuition, Scholarships May Be Available.
This interactive program creates a safe environment to identify mental health needs and explore issues such as identity, conflict navigation, and stress, through the use of creative art and self-expression. CYH incorporates artistic practices from journaling and lyric writing to painting and drawing.
Facilitated by Bianca Mikahn.
Sliding Scale Tuition, Scholarships May Be Available.
CSC is now facilitating our innovative programs online! Below is a list of offerings that can be adapted for young people, adults, and intergenerational formats. And don’t forget about our donation based monthly open mic, hosted by Bianca Mikahn, with amazing featured artists! This is just the beginning… stay tuned to our social media for all of the latest updates!
CSC Workshops and Circles are for youth, adult or intergenerational groups. The innovative CSC3 facilitation model integrates the arts, restorative practices, and an intersectional social justice (anti-oppression) framework.
Through large and small group activities and facilitated dialogue, participants build shared language and experiences with individualized opportunities for reflection. CSC’s diverse team brings a breadth of perspective and experience. Workshops and Circles can be tailored to meet your unique needs and budget. Let us know if you would like more information!
WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES
Arts for Action
Applied Theater
Digital Storytelling
Drumming and Beyond
Hip Hop
Spoken Word
Visual Arts
Beyond the Bully: Relate & Communicate
Check Your Head: Creative Tools for Mental Health
Cultural Responsiveness [in Virtual Space]
Cyber Somatics
Disrupting White Supremacy Cultural Norms
Embodying Equity
CSC Anti-Oppression Framework
Racial Equity Foundations
Understanding and Interrupting Implicit Bias
Racial Equity Systems: Analysis, Vision, & Action
Health Equity & Covid 19
Social Imagination: Art for Empathy and Action
Somatics, Equity & Inclusion [in Virtual Space]
Trauma Informed Facilitation [in Virtual Space]
INDIVIDUAL OR RECURRING CIRCLES
Collaborative Learning Circles
Empathy Circles
Racial Equity Caucus Circles
Restorative Circles
*All workshops currently occur through Zoom. Varying streaming platforms can be established in collaboration with client requests.*
CSC’s diverse team of artists and consultants bring a breadth of perspective and experience to our clients. We do our best to work with each organization’s unique needs and budgets, while maintaining equitable rates for our facilitators. Please let us know if the rates are prohibitive, we may be able to help find funding, offer an adapted program or presentation with 1 facilitator, or provide a discount.
How beautiful to witness trees gracefully let go. As we watch them shed, awed by their bold bareness, we come to understand that even without leaves, a tree is still a tree. How comforting to share this truth, that we too can let go and still be. Here at CSC we’re embodying all this season has to offer, from profound wisdom, engaging and activating the poetry within through the hidden lessons turned metaphors, to the spirit of gratitude and giving. Join us December 10th for #ColoradoGivesDay at Hapa Sushi to celebrate this beautiful season and our beloved team from 4-9PM, 20% of the proceeds will go directly to CSC community and youth programs. Please RSVP so the restaurant knows we are coming! Wether or not you can join us in person, you can schedule a donation today, or maybe #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3 is the right time for you, either way your donation supports CSC’s innovative arts and social justice programs, their sustainability, and our collective liberation! The great Maya Angelou said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
Donations of any size make a difference, here are a few examples of where your dollars go:
$15: Instrument Rental for 1 Student
$25: Arts for Action Workshop Materials for 1 Student
$50: Community Event / Workshop Scholarship
$100: Youth Featured Artist Honorarium
$300: Facilitator Workshop Scholarship
$500: Community Performance & Dialogue
$1,250: Youth Creative Leadership Residency
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