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EVENT PROGRAM
This isn’t your grandmother’s tea party.
Welcome to the HOOPLA Tea Party - a celebration of wearable art, reclaimed materials, courageous voices,
and the power of taking up space.
You’ll experience sculpture, spoken word, improvisational dance, music, live drawing,
and the debut of HOOPLA Rising.
Thank you for being here and helping make this work possible.
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
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1:00 PM
Doors Open: Tea, treats, exhibition, and silent auction
1:30 PM
Opening Remarks
1:35 PM
Community Song Circle provided by Leslie Tello of All Inclusive Life
1:40 PM
Spoken Word by Joan Varini
1:45 PM
The HOOPLA Story
Spoken Word Written by Perrin Marie and performed by Shana Yadid.
Improv Dance Featuring:
Chloe Carter Shafer
Jenny Hubert
Joan Varini
Leslie Tello
Shana McAlexander
1:55 PM
HOOPLA Rising Runway
Featuring recorded reflections from each HOOPLA Rising participant on what taking up space means to them, accompanied by acoustic guitar from Shaq Grant.
Runway Order:
Amlyn Jarman
Argo Solis
Evie Fodchuck
Grace Cruger
Isaac Solis
Levi Curry
Shana Yadid
2:15 PM
HOOPLA Rising Individual Introductions
Each participant shares their:
Artist Bio
Artist Statement
Sculpture Statement
Followed by a brief Q & A
2:55 PM
Spoken Word by Shaq Grant
3:05 PM
SUFFRAGETTE WHITE Collection Introduction
3:10 PM
Floral Hoopskirt Reveal
3:15 PM
Closing Remarks
3:20 PM
Live Drawing
3:40 PM
Silent Auction Closes
4:00 PM
Event Ends
Funding Partners
Thank you to the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose financial support make
HOOPLA Rising possible.
Take Up Space Sponsor
Karen Kratz
Get Loud
Sponsor
Mike Potts
HOOPLA
Ally
Chris Bendoot
HOOPLA
Friend
Joe Williams
Jenny Hubert
Community Partners
HOOPLA is grateful for the organizations, businesses, and community partners who help make this work
possible through collaboration, donated services, venue support, and in-kind contributions.
Shared Visions Foundation
Silent Auction Donors
The silent auction is made possible by the generosity of local artists, businesses, and organizations who believe in creativity, community, and supporting artists.
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