Engagement
Through her role as curator Sharon creates events that invite people to come together, form connections, have conversations regarding identity and culture, and develop deeper understanding and empathy towards increased engagement in relation to the Arab/SWANA region, art and artists.
Activities include:
- Artist Panels
- Artist/Audience Discussions
~Artist Residencies
- Community Meals
- Lecture/Demonstrations
- Meet the Artist Receptions
- Workshops
Recent Film Screening & Discussion
BLURRING BORDERS: Cinema & Home
Film Set Screening co-curated by Michelle Baroody & Sharon Mansur
Followed by a discussion with the curators and Minneapolis artist/filmmaker Andrea Shaker
Presented by the Frozen River Film Festival in partnership with The Cedar Tree Project
February 10, 2024, Winona Arts Center
Showcasing Arab and SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) artists and filmmakers,
this set of short films challenges documentary form as well as common narratives/images of immigration and displacement.
Sharon Mansur is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Workshop example
Identify Yourself: Exploring Personal Narrative Through Art
Identify Yourself is an exploration of cultural heritage and personal identity led by Winona-based artist Sharon Mansur. Drawing from Mansur’s autobiographical performance work Dreaming Under a Cedar Tree, this interactive workshop invites you to explore childhood memories and imagery, ancestral countries of origin, and personal identity through creative writing, visual art, and movement.
Activities include:
- Artist Panels
- Artist/Audience Discussions
~Artist Residencies
- Community Meals
- Lecture/Demonstrations
- Meet the Artist Receptions
- Workshops
Recent Film Screening & Discussion
BLURRING BORDERS: Cinema & Home
Film Set Screening co-curated by Michelle Baroody & Sharon Mansur
Followed by a discussion with the curators and Minneapolis artist/filmmaker Andrea Shaker
Presented by the Frozen River Film Festival in partnership with The Cedar Tree Project
February 10, 2024, Winona Arts Center
Showcasing Arab and SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) artists and filmmakers,
this set of short films challenges documentary form as well as common narratives/images of immigration and displacement.
Sharon Mansur is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Workshop example
Identify Yourself: Exploring Personal Narrative Through Art
Identify Yourself is an exploration of cultural heritage and personal identity led by Winona-based artist Sharon Mansur. Drawing from Mansur’s autobiographical performance work Dreaming Under a Cedar Tree, this interactive workshop invites you to explore childhood memories and imagery, ancestral countries of origin, and personal identity through creative writing, visual art, and movement.
