Art Heals - Using Art to Navigate Through Life While Making Meaningful Connections, Constance Ivana

Overview

During the course of her presentation, Constance will discuss how art has been beneficial throughout her life and how she has used art to connect with the community especially specific groups like at risk youth, domestic violence survivors and seniors. She will speak about pivotal moments starting with her childhood, giving specific examples of how art helps her to navigate through life. After telling her story and having a few interactive experiences, she will challenge participants to select a group and provide an experience.

Constance Ivana

Constance Ivana is an educator, community activist and independent artist whose motto is Art Heals…creating artistic opportunities that cause people to smile, reflect and start difficult conversations.

With a lifelong passion for art and education and a mission to expand artistic access, Constance Ivana uses her creative voice to tackle issues of social justice and Black history, primarily through vibrant works in spray paint and acrylics. Currently an artist-in-residence at Bailey Contemporary Art Center and History Fort Lauderdale, her pieces often include messages of hope and encouragement.

Constance is a regular volunteer with the City of Fort Lauderdale and has fostered collaborations with a wide range of organizations, including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Art Prevails, Art 13, Art n Soul, Heal the Planet, numerous schools, independent artists, and various nonprofits. Beyond selling her artwork, Constance actively engages the community by hosting painting parties and workshops and creating impactful murals.

This event is sponsored by Artivism: The Power of Art for Social Transformation.