Hi Friend 👋🏾

I’m baaaaack…with another newsletter update! The last couple weeks have been a warm reminder of the ebbs and flows of Saturn Return. I celebrated my 28th birthday with dear friends at one of the most vibrant music festivals in the Southeast. And, I feel eternally grateful for the doors that dance, art, and community have opened in my life. I hope with each newsletter you feel inspired to explore the bright constellation we’re creating at SpaceCraft.

Best,

Jaleria Rivera, Founder ✨

🎉 Happenings ↓

Check out the top experiences happenings at SpaceCraft in the next two weeks! Each event is an unique, limited-time event.

View the calendar below to learn more about events, classes, and shows happening at SpaceCraft. Feel free to subscribe to our calendar because it’s ever-evolving as we add more programming.

Closing Reception 🎤 Sat, 7/5 🎤 6P

​Join us for the closing reception of “Introducing Finn Green + Mallie Myrick” on Saturday, July 5th at @spacecraftknox from 6-9 PM with musical guests @xsunfoldx !

Beginner Belly Dance Workshop 🌹 Mon, 6/7 🌹 6:30P

Belly dance class for all bodies focusing on the joy and release of movement. We will discuss the history and cultural legacy of belly dance. Then, express ourselves through the foundations of belly dance. Perfect for all levels.

• Date: Monday, July 7th

• Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

• Location: SpaceCraft, 119 Jennings Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

• Cost: Free (donations appreciated)

• Size: Limited to 15 dancers

*Videos will not be captured during the class to retain the authentic energy of the class and ensure all dancers are comfortable.

Wishful Speaking: Open Mic 💌 Sat, 7/12 💌 6P

​Wishful Speaking seeks to combine the parts of us that are compelled to create something out of nothing! It calls to those of us who write and create stories from all of our parts.

​Those of us who seek to share in community, to be brave, and to speak out loud (or quietly) in a safe space.

I am excited to partner with SpaceCraft to be the container for open mic poetry and story sharing with a sprinkle of music and experimental noise.

Please come with an open mind and squishy heart:) Share some of your poetry and stories and/or join us in listening to the folks in our community share theirs. Occasionally we will have time after our reading to enjoy live music by amazing local and visiting artists.​

This space will center and uplift Queer BIPOC voices and stories but everyone is welcome.

Artists Playground 🧵 Every Tuesday 🧵6P

JYou’re dismissed! Enjoy an open art-making session with other Artists in your neighborhood.

​Take a break from the stresses of daily life and get back to the child-like wonders of being an Artist.

​You’re welcome to do whatever your creative mind desires, whether that’s to rest, craft, tinker, make, or shake!

📣 Co-op corner↓

🎀 Message from First Take Co. 🎀

First Take's going all in on a summer season: the more we raise, the more we'll do! ⚡️ A musical? Interactive play? The return of some Scruffy singers? Our future is in your hands!

It’s First Take’s third year (crazy, we know), and we’re looking to level up. We have a huge backlog of projects we want to bring your way: new plays, musicals, immersive events, short films – all things pitched by our community of artists!

To make these things happen at the scale you deserve, we’re looking for donations to get our artists paid now and let us focus on the things that matter most: bringing y’all independent, cutting-edge work.

It’s First Take’s first fundraiser – thanks for coming along.

🖼️ Throwbacks ↓

☔️ Weathering the Storm at Bonnaroo ☔️

Many of you might of heard the devastating news that Bonnaroo was cancelled! For months, the SpaceCraft Ambassadors and I have worked diligently to bring the joys of creative reuse to the farm.

Unfortunately, the trip was cut short. But through the stormy weather, we shared a few incredible days with the lovely folks at The Bottom 🤘🏾

It was a joy to share and build space with so many incredible artists and creatives. Everything we supplied was sourced second-hand through our new creative reuse center, SPACEJUNK. Which wouldn’t have been brought to life without our Sustainability Ambassadors and SpaceCraft members, Bryana and Jaz 💛

Between celebrating my 28th birthday, being an expert of The Bottom’s sustainability panel, and sharing the joys of SPACEJUNK, I have enough stories to last until next year’s Bonnaroo ✨

If you want to see all the digital photos and Polaroids I captured during the trip, pop by SpaceCraft for an Artists Playground 🎨 I have so many memories to share that a bi-weekly newsletter can’t capture!

🎨 Ways to support ↓

SpaceCraft is open to all mediums, no matter if you craft, make, design, tinker, or shake! Our intention is to become a beacon for all artists seeking a space to make art uninhibited.

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