RE-TRACING: a 3-part film series
(RE)TRACING is a three-part dance film series by local artists Toree Benson and Nicholas Cooper. The piece focuses on the concepts of isolation, coming together, and recovery amidst a pandemic/post-pandemic world. Throughout the films, you will witness two individuals who are affected by isolation in very distinct ways. You will also see how these two rediscover human connection with one another after being forced apart for a long period of time. We hope this project can illuminate our collective and individual experiences of this pandemic and offer hope as we all find our new 'normal.
Films will be released every other week starting Wednesday, September 1st (1st, 15th and 29th)! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss them!
The first two films will show the unique perspectives of two people who are enduring the pandemic, separately, in isolation. Through distinctive music and choreography, the films will show how isolation affects individuals differently (i.e. one of the individuals becomes extremely internal during isolation while in contrast, the other expels lots of energy.). Both of these films will show the individuals in their private spaces. The third film will be an exploration of how these two people come (back) together physically and emotionally after months of separation.
Thank you to our community partners:
Film 1 was filmed at The Marshall County Historical Society's Glick-Sower Historical Homestead
Film 2 was filmed at M. Gervich & Sons
Film 3 was filmed at Judge Park with music by local musician, Austin Chadderdon
Films will be released every other week starting Wednesday, September 1st (1st, 15th and 29th)! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss them!
The first two films will show the unique perspectives of two people who are enduring the pandemic, separately, in isolation. Through distinctive music and choreography, the films will show how isolation affects individuals differently (i.e. one of the individuals becomes extremely internal during isolation while in contrast, the other expels lots of energy.). Both of these films will show the individuals in their private spaces. The third film will be an exploration of how these two people come (back) together physically and emotionally after months of separation.
Thank you to our community partners:
Film 1 was filmed at The Marshall County Historical Society's Glick-Sower Historical Homestead
Film 2 was filmed at M. Gervich & Sons
Film 3 was filmed at Judge Park with music by local musician, Austin Chadderdon
Annual Art Supply Fundraiser for Youth
In honor of the Arts & Culture Alliance’s 17th birthday on June 24th, we are partnered with Child Abuse and Prevention Services during the month of June to raise funds for art supplies to support the utilization of the arts in their programming and services.
We are thrilled to share over $800 was raised!
We are thrilled to share over $800 was raised!
(RE) INVIGORATE - film series -
Continuing to strengthen and energize arts and culture, while celebrating our community pride points and amplifying our talented performing artists in Marshalltown. This five part film series features local performing artists, musicians and locations including the Gallery Garden, Downtown, MHS Roundhouse (Drills), 13th Street District (Echo) and the Fisher Community Center Pond.
A special thank you to the very talented Nick Cooper and Toree Benson for creating this beautiful project!
- Gallery Garden
- Drills and the MHS Roundhouse
- Echo and the 13th Street District
- Fisher Community Center Pond
- Marshalltown Downtown & Main Street
A special thank you to the very talented Nick Cooper and Toree Benson for creating this beautiful project!
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Nearly $900 Raised for Art Supplies to Support YSS of Marshall County
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During the month of June, in honor of our 16th anniversary, we partnered with YSS of Marshall County to raise funds for art supplies to support art therapy through their foster care and therapy services. Since March of 2020, YSS has seen a 75% increase in therapy cases due to an increase in anxiety, stress and fear from COVID-19.
The goal was to raise $316 for art supplies during the month of June and the community’s support far exceed our goal by raising nearly $900. |
Marshalltown Coloring Book - by local artists
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Our talented Marshall County artists have created several coloring pages over the last year. We have combined them into one file, for our very own 'Marshalltown Coloring Book'.
DOWNLOAD the coloring book here!
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