This Collaborative Workshop introduces improvisational exercises through sound and movement designed to incorporate deep listening and awareness across creative disciplines. Local artist and dancer Callie Ritter and Surel's Place Artist-in-Residence, Daren Kendall, will demonstrate and lead in a series of structured sound and movement techniques designed to develop physical and spatial awareness while building trust […]
Garden City’s Surel L. Mitchell Live-Work-Create District is bustling with artists, artisans, and creative, artisanal businesses. Come to our neighborhood on the river as much as you can, but especially during our First Friday Art & Studio Stroll. You’ll find many locations open during the event, including artist studios, restaurants, and businesses featuring art events. […]
Bruhaha (a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something) Topsy-turvy (a state of utter confusion) Bruhaha & the Big Topsy-Turvy is a visual response to the chaos and turmoil one might experience in a single day, as well as the accumulation of those experiences over time and how they may affect how we see […]
EXHIBITION Artist in Residence Daren Kendall will present Threshold, a sculptural exhibition and live event developed while in fellowship at Surel's Place. Kendall's artistic practice reflects the connection between sculpture, architecture, and place, as he gives form to the relationships and experiences cultivated while working on location. Often in collaboration with other artists, musicians, and […]
Artist opening of this new GreenBox installation with Margaret Pope and Alice Vinxon. Bruhaha (a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something) Topsy-turvy (a state of utter confusion) Bruhaha & the Big Topsy-Turvy is a visual response to the chaos and turmoil one might experience in a single day, as well as the accumulation […]
In this workshop, we'll bring to life a character who carries a city in a bag full of memories. Starting with a line-art animation base, each participant will color at least three frames, transforming the story with their personal touch. We'll use watercolors, ink, brushes, and markers to color this exciting project. Journeying from the […]
NOTE: Content may not be appropriate for all ages Robinson Moreno (VE/CO) spent his time at Surel's Place working on his animation project "GALAXIA", which is his first animation short film. He explored and experimented with different media and techniques to achieve a fluid ink on paper visual and animation style. “This story came from […]
Join us for an evening of classic bingo in the basement at the Shrine Social Club! All proceeds will go directly to Surel's Place, so come purchase a board (or multiple boards) for a chance to win some great prizes, including an SP swag bag, tickets to upcoming Artist-in-Residence Rob Scheps's performance at The Sapphire […]
Artist-in-Residence Laurie Shapiro will guide you through the process of screen printing from start to finish. Screen printing is a versatile and accessible technique that can be used to create a wide range of designs. Shapiro will guide us through the process of creating a silk screen. Using premade designs by the artist, you will also have […]
Join Artist-in-Residence Laurie Shapiro for a fun and easy embroidery workshop suitable for kids and adults. In this session, we'll be creating embroidered designs of your choice. While materials are provided, feel free to bring your own, such as a jacket or shirt, and come with an idea of what you'd like to embroider, whether […]
Garden City’s Surel L. Mitchell Live-Work-Create District is bustling with artists, artisans, and creative, artisanal businesses. Come to our neighborhood on the river as much as you can, but especially during our First Friday Art & Studio Stroll. You’ll find many locations open during the event, including artist studios, restaurants, and businesses featuring art events. […]
Open Studio Laurie Shapiro creates all-encompassing, visually stimulating installations using a layering technique that combines painting, screenprinting, sewing, and sculpture. The environments created transport viewers into psychedelic womb-like environments: handcrafted, vibrant, and filled with patterns and colors that invite interaction and meditation. While at Surel's Place, Laurie created various pieces using mixed media textiles and […]
