The Artivism Project welcomes collaborations and submissions from anyone wishing to participate on the theme of Life After Loss. This iteration of The Artivism Project will explore how we can connect across differences and explore our shared humanity when faced with the universal experience of navigating life after loss. “Loss” can be defined in many ways: a death, a major life transition, fallout from the pandemic, a general sense of melancholy, grief about war and climate change, and on and on. “Loss” can be explored in whatever way is most meaningful for you.
How do we carry on? What does life after loss look like? Sound like? Feel like? While our answers to these questions are uniquely intimate and personal, we can draw strength from learning how others preserve, both individually and collectively. This iteration of The Artivism Project seeks to explore the theme of Life After Loss in ways that allow for individual stories to be heard and for collective creativity to foster connection and healing.
Below are a variety of ways to contribute to the project. Feel free to engage with as many or as few as you would like. We will make an exhibit of submissions to be featured on April 27th, when the TCNJ Wind Ensemble will give the world premiere performance of a piece on this theme by composer Viet Cuong.
Become a Project Partner!
Are you an educator, arts leader, or creative who would like to become a project partner for the Life After Loss initiative? Complete the form below to learn more about this project and how to get involved
Ways to Contribute:
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Playlist Submissions
What song(s) have helped you navigate loss? We’ll collect submissions and form a “Life After Loss” playlist. The songs we collect will become part of an immersive Sound Bath event. Submit a song HERE. |
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Images and Video
Submit an image or series of images or short video which addresses the theme of Life After Loss. Submit images and video HERE. |
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Tiny Stories
In 100 – 200 words, submit a tiny story on the theme of Life After Loss. Submit your story HERE. |
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Poetry
Submit original poetry (any form) or poetry written by others on the theme of Life After Loss. Submit a poem HERE. |
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Soundscape
What sound(s) remind you of living through life after loss? The sound of wind in the trees? Rain on the roof? Submit a sound clip at the link below and we will create an original soundscape using all submitted sounds. Submit sounds HERE |
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Quotes
Submit a quote that addresses themes of life, loss, and/or life after loss. Submit a quote HERE. |
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Self Designed Ideas and Collaborations While we welcome and encourage submissions in any and all of the categories above, we also encourage you to think of other ways that you might connect with the theme. Cross disciplinary collaborations, community partnerships or events, and other ideas that are relevant and meaningful to you and your community are also wonderful! We encourage you to think creatively and are here to help you think through any other projects you might be considering in relation to this theme. Submit your self designed project idea HERE.
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Learn More & Contact Us
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| Dr. Colleen Sears
Professor of Music, Chair of TCNJ Department of Music |
Dr. Eric Laprade
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Bands |
In the News
- Dealing with Loss: How the Artivism Project Strives to bring the community together (TCNJ Signal, 4/4/2024)
Upcoming Events
- Carnegie Hall: Music Educators Workshop: Saturday, April 13, 2024
- To Not Look Away: Social Justice, Shared Humanity, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- TCNJ Wind Ensemble: Life After Loss
