18. Zurie Adams - MCLA & Beyond

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Thinking Like A Region

C4 Initiative at MCLA

23 episodes

5 days ago

Through interviews with some of the region's most unique and interesting voices, we're cracking open the connections between arts learning and workforce skills in Berkshire County, MA

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Through interviews with some of the region's most unique and interesting voices, we're cracking open the connections between arts learning and workforce skills in Berkshire County, MA

Non-Profit

Business

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18. Zurie Adams - MCLA & Beyond

Thinking Like A Region

25 minutes 38 seconds

1 year ago

18. Zurie Adams - MCLA & Beyond

Episode 18: Zurie Adams

Episode host Erick Ramos-Jacobo, a recent graduate from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), engages in a dynamic conversation with Zurie Adams: an MCLA alumna, theatre- and filmmaker. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, they delve into Zurie’s journey in the performing arts, her creative inspirations, and her aspirations for a future that intertwines various art forms.

“Perfection is not real. The arts have taught me that because even with all of the rehearsals and every precaution, something is going to go wrong, and that is okay.”

This episode emphasizes the importance of practical problem-solving, collaboration, and the influence of arts education on personal and professional development.

You can find the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/TLAW-ZA

Thinking Like A Region is a production of the C4 Initiative, Berkshire County’s Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact, based at Berkshire Regional Planning Commission in Pittsfield, MA, and grant-funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. This podcast is produced by Leslie Appleget and Lisa Donovan.

For more information about the show or the C4 Initiative, visit brainworks.mcla.edu/c4.

THIS EPISODE’S VOICES:

Erick Ramos-Jacobo is an immigrant educator, curator, and social practitioner born in Zacatecas, Mexico. Renowned Brazilian Pop artist and Parque Lage professor, Bruno Miguel, noted him as “One of the most promising young curators” (Defining Moments, MASS MoCA, 2022). He's recognized for his work in the arts, particularly in collaboration with organizations like MASS MoCA, Barrington Stage Company, Assets 4 Artists at MASS MoCA, and Madison MoCA. Erick has had the privilege of working alongside curator and educator Dr. Laura Thompson on exhibitions and educational programs featuring notable artists such as Bruno Miguel, Shaun Leonardo, Anne Samat, and Federico Uribe. His passion lies in leveraging the power of the arts to build healthier, more vibrant, and equitable communities for immigrant individuals, with a special focus on museums as a starting point. Erick’s curatorial work and educational development are currently on view at MASS MoCA and his newest collaboration, Metamorphosis|Metamorfosis, opened September 2023 at Madison MoCA.