Build your confidence!

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Going to a museum and trying to discuss what you are viewing can induce librarian-like stares from patrons around you. I don't know about you, but experiencing art in complete silence does not make my experience more meaningful nor more enlightened. It helps to look at a piece of art and turn to my companion to hash out what our different thoughts are on execution, meaning and success. Most times our opinions on various points totally differ but my appreciation for a piece of art or an installation is much richer after voicing my thoughts and hearing those of others.

Space Invaders 2010, a program continued from last year due to popular demand, was created to help viewers gain a better understanding of the work theyll see in the region. We'll engage in group discussions at local institutions as we work to conquer our fears and confusion about contemporary art. Everyone will leave the program with tools with which to use on their own.

This year we'll visit the same local institutions as last year (SPACES, The Sculpture Center, MOCA and The Cleveland Museum of Art) but we've added an invasion to the Akron Art Museum and a field trip to The Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus. If you want to participate again or want to give it a shot for the first time just click here and sign up!

If you have any thoughts about last year's experience please share them below or let me know if you have any questions about what to expect.