Rachel Cyrene Blackman-Free Pass Project

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Studio Artist and showing: photography, writing, found object assemblage and poster making. Lead artist in Public Art/ Social Practice: The Free Pass Project an ongoing public engagement of spontaneous compassion and conversation. And originator and programmer the Florence Poetry Carnival as an individual artist. Creator of 'afterWords POEtry that sticks.'  MFA musical composition and writing. Arts activities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Production management, marketing and grant content support for other artists.  rachelcyeneblackman.com  thefreepassproject.org

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Primary Discipline

Multi-Disciplinary

Activities

Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
Performance / Concert / Reading
Professional Network Gatherings / Events
Community Arts
Exhibitions
Art Sales

Awards

  • Project Evolution Grant: Assets for Artists/Community Foundation Western Ma
  • Florence Poetry Carnival: MCC Festival grant 2x
  • Artist Grant: RISCA (Free Pass Project)
  • Smith College Poetry Center: poetry carnival funding.

Education

  • Hampshire Colege B.A.: arts admin and musical composition double major
  • Bard: MFA. Musical Composition
  • Assets for Artists: mutiple workshops and mentors

Additional Information

  • Year founded: 1990
  • Approx. 3 events per year
  • Geographic Reach: Surrounding States/Region, Nationally
  • Seasons active: Year round