June 22-24, 2008
National Labor College
10000 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD
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June 22-24, 2008 National Labor College 10000 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD Register Now! |
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The Great Labor Arts Exchange is a
gathering of union and community activists, cultural workers, artists, labor
educators, and youth who use songs, art, poetry, theater, skits, posters,
cartoons, and film to strengthen the labor movement. |
Nourish your soul in an atmosphere
of creativity and solidarity;
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage
of working people;
Network with labor musicians,
organizers, performers, visual artists, and writers.
GLAE Workshops (tentative):
Basic Songwriting/Advanced
Songwriting
Choral Singing for Everybody
Pump Up that Picket Line
Sharing Labor History through Song
The Power of the Spoken Word
Youth Space
“I love the wide inclusion of all generations!”
“We read our poems in the fields under a tree.”
“The opportunity to interact with other
professionals with gifts.”
“Acceptance of everyone no matter what their
skill or talent.”
“This is not just entertainment – we’re building
for strength.”
“Loved singing in the chorus!!!”
“I enjoyed performing –
best time I’ve had in a long time .”
Check out this 7 minute radio special to find out more about the Great Labor Arts
Exchange and hear from some of its regular attendees!
(link here)
[From Making Contact at www.radioproject.org]
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