“Recovering Creativity” is a transformative series of Artist Development Workshops hosted by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture in 2024. Designed with local creatives in mind, the workshops will provide tools to help attendees overcome the pressures, insecurities, and barriers that are blocking them from a joyful artistic practice. These workshops are FREE and open to anyone with a creative spirit.
The workshops are free to attend, but we do ask that participants register in advance.
In this workshop, artists and creatives will learn how to connect with their community through creative projects. Join James Adams to discover ways to collaborate with local organizations, businesses, and community members to create art that reflects the community as a whole.
About James D. Adams
James D. Adams is an experienced community development specialist and youth services program planner. His career spans various sectors, including academic institutions, faith-based organizations, and the Children’s Defense Fund. He has transitioned from overseeing life-skills projects for youth to managing after-school programs impacting over 6,000 students across Texas. In 2020, he joined Harvard’s Essential Management and International Emerging Leaders Cohort. He received a Master’s in Arts and Arts Administration at Goucher College in 2024.
Where: Bill Bartley YMCA
5001 Bill Bartley Drive
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
When: Saturday, September 21th, 2024
- Session One: 10 am-12 pm
- Session Two: 1 pm-3 pm
Free onsite child watch is available for both sessions. Please register by September 1 if you will be bringing your children.
Important Note: The “Recovering Creativity” workshops focus on wellness and creativity. They’re meant to complement, not replace, your mental health support.
Accessibility Services:
The Alliance is committed to making our professional development workshops as accessible as possible to artists with a broad range of needs. We offer the following accommodations to our participants. If you find these do not meet your needs, please email @ and we can discuss additional arrangements.
Available at all workshops:
• ADA access to in-person workshop locations.
• Gluten-free and dairy-free snacks at in-person workshops.
Available with advanced notice for workshops:
• In-person ASL interpretation (2 weeks advanced notice; in-person workshops only)
• Advanced, digital forms of all handouts or presentation slides (when available)