A free class for LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies

 The Arts Council of Princeton is thrilled to introduce a free class for LGBTQ+ Teens &  Allies. In this experimental eight-week class, teens will work collaboratively to create and complete a graphic novel. Led by teaching artist and queer activist Rashad Malik Davis, this FREE class uses the process of creating a narrative and characters and to explore issues of gender identity, self-expression, and acceptance in a safe and creative space.

Whether you’re an artist, writer, doodler or just curious, you’re invited to join this unique group-centered class.  There’s a place for everyone in this process: whether you’re interested in developing the narrative and the characters, sketching, inking or coloring -- the creation of a graphic novel requires a variety of skills.

Skip: Wednesday October 5

Supplies included.

This is a free class, but registration is required. Please plan on attending all classes. 

Rashad Malik Davis is a BIBA award-winning author, illustrator, character designer, and educator from Lawrenceville, NJ. His work focuses on diversity and inclusion, fantasy, empathy, and emotional literacy for children and adults alike. He graduated from Tufts University in 2013 with degrees in Anthropology and Chinese Language & Culture, and then went on to pursue his dreams with a Master’s degree in Animation from the Savannah College of Art & Design. In 2017, Chapter 1 of his Carefree Like Me series won the Best Indie Book Award in the Children’s category. Chapter 2 of the same series won the 2019 Best Indie Illustration Award as well. He is currently at work on a graphic novel for young adults. www.ramalikillustrations.com.