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Discover a groundbreaking exploration of motherhood as Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) unveils MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others' View from May 1-31, 2024. With over 80 m/other artists spanning visual arts, performance, and literature, this month-long festival promises to dissect the intricacies of motherhood, igniting conversations and reshaping societal norms. Transforming the cityscape into a canvas of creativity, MICAfest transcends conventional boundaries, inviting audiences to delve into themes like Beyond the Ideal, Unseen Stories, and Beyond Biology. In a realm where gender stereotypes still loom large, MICAfest stands as a beacon of change, amplifying the voices of m/other artists and dismantling barriers that hinder their recognition. From childcare woes to entrenched biases, MICA embraces the challenges head-on, spotlighting m/other artists and providing a platform for their narratives to thrive.
Written by Lisa Edge, Real Change News The role art plays in Hiba Jameel’s life goes well beyond the finished piece on the canvas. Art has helped her heal. It’s spurred conversation. It’s what she looks forward to at the start of each day. Art is a lifelong passion Jameel is able to devote more time to now that she’s pressed pause on pursuing a career as a nutritionist. “I needed to become the artist that’s in my head,” said Jameel. “I wake up, go to sleep all I think about is paintings, art, applying to shows, creating more, getting my work out there.”