2013-525 Arts - Janice French for Fall 2013 Art Grant Agreement $300

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Project Narrative Description Proposed Project Name: Lift Every Voice: Words Woven into Action Final Project Location: Carolina Friends School—Gymnasium Complex 4608 Friends School Road Project Preparation: January 7-10, 2004 Project Installation: January 13-17, 2014 Project Completion Date: January 20,2014 Artist Responsibilities of: Jan French I will coordinate with the MLK Day Committee and staff to develop a preliminary design and age-appropriate project action plan, and direct CFS students to create a collaborative art project for the Carolina Friends School's Community Celebration of MLK Jr. Day on January 20,2014. The woven piece, entitled"Lift Every Voice: Words Woven into Action,"will be the visual interpretation of this year's theme,("Lift Every Voice")which responds to Dr. King Jr.'s challenge to speak out as an integral part and possibly first step of social responsibility. The piece could be adapted for use in the program which will feature an inspirational address by noted Civil Rights Freedom Movement activist, Bob Zellner. As a part of the process, I will procure materials and provide in-classroom instruction in traditional fiber art techniques to create the woven elements with younger age groups which can later be attached to the main piece. The main piece will be constructed and woven in either the gym or art studio under my direction. In the final week, students will assist me installing the elements at the gymnasium celebration site. Design: The proposed 8'X8' sculptural tapestry will take the form of a face speaking words,the sound being manifested from the mouth as a number of individual woven eddies. These 4"x20' strip woven eddies will contain printed words,i.e.,beliefs and values deemed worthy of sacrifice and service to students in the CFS community. The main piece will be woven directly on frame support and may later be transferred to a lightweight frame for suspension during the celebration. Much like that collaboration of many weavers in the creation of fine woven tapestries depicting famous historical events,the process of weaving together on this tapestry will yield more than a sum of all individual contributions and will live on. Similarly, the creative collaborative efforts of many individuals are needed to serve the complex needs of our changing world. Materials: All elements will be woven largely from strip and spun salvaged and repurposed plastics,metals and natural fibers, and purchased warp yarns. The weaving will be executed on a specially constructed large 2X4 wooden frame and small rigid heddles made from craft sticks. Organizational Partners: CFS MLK Day Committee and Staff