Reflections from Happening: IA Primary Day
Inspired and organized by IA Student Intern Rosalie Mendoza, IA Primary Day brought together students, scholars, parents, kids, teachers, and others in a playful, elementary school setting to emphasize the importance of collective creativity and imaginative play across generations. The goal behind this IA happening was to create a space where anyone of any age would feel included.
Even after a couple of months, I am still continuing to reflect on the IA Primary Day Happening. As someone who has fallen victim to intimidation and insecurity getting the best of them, I hoped that IAPD would encourage a sense of inclusion that would continue to linger beyond the happening.
– Rosalie Mendoza
Attendees participated in three creative ‘crafting and conversation’ stations to make friendship bracelets, zines, and a 3D sculpture, while sharing stories about camaraderie, collective and personal safety, and dreams and visions for the future.
Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
