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TUESDAY TALKS

"I love a good story!  A good story connects me to people.  I become a willing participant with the main characters in their story and I am rewarded with excitement, adventure, insight, knowledge, and the opportunity to practice empathy. "

The Art happens when the audience connects with the storyteller.  

Tuesday Talks is about connecting with people and building a community.  NOCOAC invites a diverse set of speakers to share their stories with you. 

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We will gather at NOCOAC Headquarters - across the parking lot from the gallery, Unit A
These are Free Events -- donations will be accepted for the nonprofit

Ed Warner

David Jones

Gary Raham

Dr. Jennifer Barfield

JANUARY 16TH, 6:30-8pm,

ED WARNER: RUNNING WITH THE RHINOS

Edward M. Warner, a self-proclaimed radical conservationist, presents his outrageous adventures from more than a decade of collaboration with the veterinarians and biologists who care for endangered rhinos in Africa. Few if any laymen like Warner have been invited to do what amounts to some of the most dangerous volunteer fieldwork around. 

FEBRUARY 13th, 6:30-8pm,

DAVID JONES: ART and ARTFUL RECOVERY

David Jones will speak and show how art influences the recovery process and how art personally influenced his own recovery and how recovery has influenced his art.

Artful recovery is a forward-focused and strength-based perspective with  an emphasis on the recovery of - self-respect, the respect of others, the recovery of relationships, friends, family, etc.; things that were lost or forfeited along the way.

MARCH 12th, 6:30-8pm,

R GARY RAHAM: The Art of Science: An Astounding Synergy

Gary Raham will speak about his journey as a scientist, writer, scientific illustrator and story-teller and outline the skills and resources needed for others interested in pursuing the art of science.

 

Kaleidescopic    painted by TJ

APRIL 9th, 6:30-8pm,

DR. JENNIFER BARFIELD: The Art of Building a Conservation Bison Herd

Dr. Barfield was instrumental in establishing the Laramie Foothills Conservation Herd, which are descendants of the Yellowstone National Park herd to the shortgrass prairie at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area and Red Mountain Open Space. The continual research aims to improve the assisted 
reproductive technologies (ART) used to sustain the herd which Dr. Barfield co-founded in 2013.

MAY 14th, 6:30-8pm,

SUE COX: Adversity and the Human Spirit 

Sue will share about the remarkable and triumphant life her husband lived after a traumatic injury.  Anyone who has experienced unexpected road blocks  will be able relate to Bill and Sue's story.

Sue Wilcox

JUNE 11th, 6:30-8pm,

SUSAN QUINLAN: From Plants to Penguins: Exploring Earth’s South Polar Environments

Susan Quinlan will share photos and experiences from her recent work as a naturalist guide in some of the southernmost places on our planet.  Learn about the fascinating plants, birds, mammals and other organisms that live in Antarctica and on various remote subantarctic islands.

Susan Quinlan

Lisa Downs

Nancy Sander

JULY 16th, 6:30-8pm,

LISA DOWNS & NANCY SANDER: Japan Through the Lens and Hearts

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Award winning photographer, Lisa Downs, will be sharing the winter wonderland of Japan from her February trip and discussing photographic landscaping techniques she used to capture her vivid images.

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Nancy Sander will be presenting photos of the 2011 tsunami that hit Rikuzentakata and the story behind Kamome; the small fishing boat project that influenced the relationship between Crescent City, CA and Rikuzentakata, They became sister cities.

AUG. 13th, 6:30-8pm,

OLIVIA McNALLY: The Art in Traveling: A Discussion on Italy 

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Olivia will share about Florence, Pisa and Venice, works of world famous art including Michelangelo's David, and the many adventures that come while traveling further from home than ever thought possible.

Olivia McNally

Karen John

SEPT. 10TH, 6:30-8pm,

KAREN JOHN: Ink on the Wild Side, Kids’ Camp Highlights

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  Come see the artwork produced by students during summer camp.  Hear    the story of how the summer camp began.  Watch a short slideshow of the highlights.

OCT. 8TH, 6:30-8pm,

DEANNAKAY SWETZIG: The Art of Animal-Human Connection

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​Miniature horse assisted therapy brings joy and hope to the elderly, those with disabilities, children, veterans, and people experiencing grief. DeAnnaKay will speak about the special relationships she experienced with miniature horses and her journey in developing the Whispering Hearts Therapy nonprofit.

Deannakay Swetzig

Michael Gormley

NOV. 12TH, 6:30-8pm,

MICHAEL GORMLEY: Founder & Executive Director

Blast N Scrap

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As a 501c3 nonprofit in Fort Collins, we stand at the entrance of the arts, community, &       industry, giving access to the skill sets needed to move forward. Whether learning to       produce a song in real time, the mechanics of concerts & touring, or the basics of screen printing, we assist in putting together those assets one needs to flourish.  

                                       

Our mission is a "Never New Unless Necessary" policy to ensure maximum sustainability & a focus on human rights.

Come learn about all of our programs, & demo some of its functions!

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Northern Colorado Artist Community          3121 Kintzley Ct. Unit A,  Laporte, CO  80535            970.818.8928

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