'Fragments of Us' project creates art out of memories

From now through July 31, organizers will work with ArtCentre of Plano to collect photos, poems, memories, or objects from community members about relationships that changed, ended, or otherwise left their mark. Artists will transform these personal stories and mementos into music, dance, theatre performances, and more, as a way to open up dialogue about “the complexities of human experiences and relationships, exploring the broken and the whole and the pursuit of health and wellness through art,” according to Renuka Rajagopalan, Garage Arts Project president.

“‘Fragments of Us’ represents a unique opportunity to harness the power of art and community engagement to address a universal yet often stigmatized aspect of the human experience,” Rajagopalan said. “Through this project, we aim to create a space where healing, empathy, and resilience can flourish, ultimately strengthening the fabric of our community.”

Theatre performances at Collin College will run from Oct. 8-12 in the college’s Black Box Theatre. Collin will host an exhibition of selected artifacts and art pieces curated by ArtCentre of Plano from Oct. 8-29 in The Art Gallery at Collin College, with a special reception on Oct. 11. The performance at The Bridges Festival will be on Oct. 18 in collaboration with the Plano International Festival. More information about the exhibition and theatre performances will be available soon.

Visit www.garageartsproject.org/fragmentsofus for more information on the project and ways to become involved. To submit a memory, visit https://form.jotform.com/250935592706161.