FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Yonkers Arts And Yonkers Public Library Launch: ‘I AM a Hero: Comic Book Creation Workshop’

PRESS RELEASE: Yonkers Arts in partnership with the Yonkers Public Library for a #free five week virtual program, created by Evan Bishop; challenges up to fifteen student-heroes to create an authentic super hero that resembles themselves and uses their super powers to take on relative social issues that affects themselves and others

YONKERS: There is going to be a comic celebration of the cultural, physical and personal aspects that make youngsters in the city of hills unique

QUOTE: “The student-heroes will explore, empower and express who they are through the medium of comic book art, all while having fun with other such heroes,” says Evan Bishop.

The ‘I AM a Hero’ virtual program kicks off the first week of April, where pre-registered participants will log onto the designated online video conferencing platform for 90-minutes each week over a five week period.

They will learn, discuss and share the development of their hero.

For those that attend all five sessions and present their multi-paged comic book will receive a certificate of completion from Evan Bishop, founder and facilitator of the workshop.

And will be provided the opportunity to showcase their comic book cover as an exhibition in a gallery setting.

“Yonkers Arts believe in the important role that exposure to art plays in our communities and are constantly working to develop programs and opportunities that engage and inspire creatives of all ages,” says Ray Wilcox, Executive Director of Yonkers Arts.”

The intent behind this workshop is to encourage young people to express themselves and share unique ideas about issues that affect the larger society. Evan states, “As long a you are willing to use your imagination/creativity and share with the group, you will do fine in the workshop.”

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