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“There is justice. There is injustice.There is

“There is justice. There is injustice.There is no neutrality. No sideline.
No Bleachers. No exits.
We are all in the human rights struggle to save humanity from human tyranny. Black people, especially, are struggling for the right to live, the right to breathe.” @ibramxk
Squam Art Workshops is committed unequivocally to the active dismantling of white supremacy. The singular focus of our gatherings is to promote community, understanding, and connection. Our explicit intention is that through creativity and immersion in the arts our life experience and our consciousness expands. This enables us to see more clearly the truth of our actions, the actions of our ancestors, and the reality of white privilege and its insidious root system. We believe there are a multitude of direct ways we can contribute to the creation of a world where systemic racial injustice is erradicated once and for all.

As is true for all segments of society, artists and creatives have a diverse set of abilities, priorities and ways of showing up in the world. One aspect that unites us is our heightened sensitivity and our capacity for helping others tune into truth. If you don’t see the method of supporting this work that aligns with your spirit-- then create one. There is no excuse for not being part of this collective work. If you need to be creative in your response and find your own way to bring your voice and vision to this movement, fine. All that matters is that we engage, deeply-- in this moment and all the days, weeks, months, years ahead.

What matters is that we SHOW UP.
To reiterate Ibran X. Kendi’s words above, there is no option to ignore the call to action. If you do not to put your experience, energies, heart and spirit into this work-- that IS the choice on your conscience.

Due to the pandemic, Squam is currently shuttered but you can find @mindytsonas and me on IG and fb.
bisous, @elizabethduvivier

Squam HQ officially closed yesterday. *sigh* holdi

Squam HQ officially closed yesterday. *sigh* holding on to memories like this one from Anne @flaxandtwine May we make more in the years ahead. Bisous xo Posted @withregram • @flaxandtwine So many fabulous memories from #squamlove2017. Incredible to see so much creative energy in motion. I loved watching the delight in my students as their blankets came together. I adored catching up with old friends and meeting and getting to know new ones. Plus, the magic of the lake ✨the best! Thanks for having me @squamlove!

Remembering a moment of grace thanks to Phoebe @un

Remembering a moment of grace thanks to Phoebe @untoldimprint #squamlove

Hello friends. A few minutes ago, with profound di

Hello friends. A few minutes ago, with profound disappointment, we let all 2020 attendees, teachers, sponsors and art fair vendors know that we have had to cancel all of our 2020 retreats: June, Stitched Together and September. 🌿 No one can know all the ways the world will be changed on the other side of this pandemic, but we trust that there will always be a need for creative community to come together and celebrate beauty and spirit. Our hope is that we will be able to have offerings for you in 2021. So, if that is your hope, too– please join us in holding that vision of us being together again wrapped in the light and warmth of friendship, joy and love. 🌿 We are all in this together and we will get through it, together.
Our hearts are with you, Elizabeth and Mindy ✨Update✨ ...please know we are listening to each and every one of you and are responding directly to clarify all of your questions and concerns, one-on-one, as they come in over email. THANK YOU for your patience and understanding, and especially for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support and solidarity - it truly means so much 💛

We wanted to offer support and comfort to you know

Hooray for Squammies! We want to know what you’r

Hooray for Squammies! We want to know what you’re creating these days. What’s keeping you inspired? How are you staying connected? How are you resting and nurturing your creative spirit, or using this time to chase big dreams? We’re so incredibly grateful for the richness and depth of this community and want to celebrate and share what you’re making! I’m back in my art journal making simple messes and old-school blogging sharing slow stories with inspiring friends (let me know if you want to join in! You can read more over in my world @mindytsonas). Sending you big hugs and an extra dose of Squamlove across the miles! #squamlove #hoorayforsquammies

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