Each week, we ask a member of the college grad student community to share 3 picks related to one of their passions. This week, School Psychology doctoral student Lamia Bagasrawala, shares 3 spots to create and experience art:
I love all things art – creating it, witnessing it and experiencing it! My inclination towards art strengthened during my training in arts-based therapy. In the midst of busy grad school schedules, I always try and find some time to create and experience art, either individually or in collective spaces. Here are three spots on campus where I often go to immerse myself in art:
- Makerspace, MSU Main Library: If you are looking to unwind with art, Hollander Makerspace at the MSU library is a great place on campus. I have enjoyed the Perler beads and slime-making workshops hosted by them. In my experience, their events do not require any prior art knowledge or skills and their team is present to guide and help. Look out for their workshops all through the semester but especially their rest and relax events during finals week!
- MSU Broad Art Museum: The MSU Broad Art Museum is one of my favorite places on campus especially because a lot of their exhibitions are interactive and amplify local stories and social issues. In the past, I have enjoyed Zaha Hadid’s “Untold” and more recently, the ongoing “Shouldn’t you be working?” exhibition, which presents the dynamic nature of labor in domestic spaces. Most of their exhibitions are free and they also have some fun art-making events throughout the semester.
- Wharton Center for Performing Arts: From participating in multilingual dramas in school and being part of a production team for Chekov’s short stories in college to working with school students for their annual performance of Shakespeare’s classics, I have always enjoyed theatre and plays. Wharton Center has a great lineup of Broadway shows, plays and concerts. This year, I’m looking forward to Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird and of course, the Mamma Mia musical! Don’t forget, COGS has discounted tickets for students!
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