Artrain is currently working on several programs including:

Infinite Mirror: Images of American Identity
Partner: International Arts & Artists
Artrain’s Infinite Mirror exhibition explores America’s image of itself through 65 diverse works of paintings, prints, photographs and video by 40 insightful artists including Elizabeth Catlett, Luis Jimenez, Jacob Lawrence and Faith Ringgold. Utilizing portraiture and figurative images and largely focusing on printmaking as a medium, the exhibition tells the story of an array of triumphs, tragedies, relationships, and traditions that inform our notions of nationhood. The artwork is personal, reflective, and often autobiographical. We, as Americans, need an infinite mirror to see our full reflection. Infinite Mirror is currently traveling in partnership with International Arts & Artists to venues across the country through 2015. For tour dates and locations, click here!

Paths to Peace: a War of 1812 Arts Legacy Project
Partner: National Park Service (NPS) Perry Memorial & International Peace Center
An international youth-based history and arts project, Paths to Peace marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the 200 years of peace that has ensued since from three perspectives: U.S., Canada/British and First Nations/Native Americans. Paths to Peace seeks to build understanding and appreciation between nations by creating sister-city partnerships among youth in U.S. and Canadian cities. They will come together to learn and work with artists specializing in various mediums to create art interpreting the war and/or international peace between nations. The project will culminate with an ArtFest in each sister-city where the newly created artworks will be presented. Paths to Peace kicks off in September 2011 in Put-In-Bay, Ohio at the Perry Memorial and International Peace Center with sister-city Amherstberg, Ontario, Canada.

Hands-On Alternative Energy Exhibition & 2012 Michigan Tour
Partners: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum & The Clean Energy Coaliton
Energy issues are in the news daily. Decisions made today on energy use will have a great effect on the generations to come. Touring on Artrain’s mobile museum, this interactive exhibit will encourage visitors to learn about basic energy concepts in order to prepare them for critical decision-making regarding energy consumption. Using creative and engaging displays designed by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, visitors will learn what “energy” is, the different sources of energy that we can use to fuel our ever-increasing energy intensive lifestyles and the pros and cons of current (and future) energy sources. Armed with this knowledge, visitors can begin to think critically about their energy choices. Currently in development, this exhibition is planned for 2012.

Interested in partnering with Artrain, or have a program idea you would like to share? Please contact us at info@artrainusa.org..