General 4 — morgan bukovec

shop reclamation

"Its been 3 days and I'm still reeling from experiencing Reclamation: I gained an understanding that it's not just an act of returning, but of creating anew."
"I went to the show with a few friends, and we talked about our experiences working in the service industry as women when we walked through, Not only is the work beautifully crafted and aesthetically gorgeous, it also speaks to a common experience of women that might remain unspoken if not for attending. There was an incredible community feel, and someone I went with had attended the other days (workshop, etc.) and had wonderful things to share. I was sorry I had missed it. It was a special show, and a community-building event."
"My experience at Reclamation was incredible! The way the event was curated was extremely creative, powerful and welcoming! What I gained from the showcase was inspiration. To continue writing and creating with no apologies!"
"Reclamation was a thought-provoking, feeling-inducing creative event. To be surrounded by Morgan’s challenging images and provocative images, then surrounded by the deep vulnerability of spoken poems, left me insightful and incredibly grateful. Thank you for bringing this community together!"
"I would recommend Reclamation to everyone. This was an inclusive event that offered a space for vulnerability and safety"
"If you are looking to be in community with thoughtful, talented, and creative people, this experience is for you."
"Public art + community are two experiences that allow us to see what’s best in humanity and feel more connected to one another through positive emotions rather than group think or fear. That’s needed more right now than ever."
"A chance to step outside your circle and connect with people who want to share their voice and perspectives in a safe space."
"I stayed for the art opening, and it was thought-provoking and emotionally provocative, It created meaningful dialogue."

Photo Credits: Megan Leigh Barnard

open mic night hosted by: Cynthia Amoah

public art installation

hosted at Mission Coffee

Kate Sweeney x Morgan Bukovec artist collaboration

art gallery opening

Photo Credits: Whitney Brewer Photography

Columbus Collage Collective + DJ laChewla + Lava Lamp Lounge

collage + cross-stitch art workshop

creating Reclamation art works

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"I felt connected to the workshop leaders. They were both warm and welcoming. I especially like that they didn't present as aloof experts, but willing to share and help us achieve a reclamation whether we were knowledgeable or novices in their art form."
"I felt encouraged and supported to get out of my head and process a word/experience I don't think about enough"
"Workshops like this make us think. It stretches our imagination. The experience brings us to new spaces to meet new people and discover something great within ourselves."
"I think everyone needs to express themselves through a creative outlet, it is part of why we are here."
"I loved the DJ. Her setup was stellar. I learned about a new artist. She was knowledgeable about the story behind the music. I came home and played some of the tunes she spinning on her turntable. Her ability to connect with a diverse audience as a DJ was top tier."
"Yes! I would say...I'd love for you to join me at this FUN and powerful workshop focused on what reclamation means to each of us. It's an opportunity to flex your creative muscles in a safe, supportive, encouraging, welcoming group of folks."

Photo Credit: Emma Low Photo

Reclamation Poetry Workshop

hosted by: Cynthia Amoah

"This workshop was really beautiful, it felt like meeting old friends even though I knew no one in the room. It was a space I felt cared for, felt like others had my back and were there for me. I gained joy from this workshop. And a deep sense of relief."
"Only go if you want to reconnect with your truth"
"It was transformative and engaging. The poetry workshop supported me to participate in my first ever poetry open mic. I got to reclaim my voice and power in a room of people just like me."
"My experience was empowering"
"Cynthia was a powerful and kind workshop leader. The whole workshop was built with us in mind, there was time to share, time to reflect, time to breathe, I felt very cared for in the process of this workshop and inspired by Cynthia’s experience and presence."
"It helps people start to express themselves and think about themselves in new ways. It helps build trust and connection as everyone gathers with the same intention and purpose. It helps prevent loneliness and build comradery, creativity and confidence."
"Our words hold power and we have forgotten how to use them."