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Interdisciplinary artist and activist Sheryl Oring returns to The Truth In This Art! Oring shares updates on I Wish to Say. "I Wish to Say" is her long-running public art project. For decades, thousands of people have dictated postcards to the U.S. president for this project. It started with just one typewriter. Now, it's a growing collection of public records. It helps fight censorship and shares stories from people rarely heard. Sheryl had a hard year after her school, University of the Arts, closed. This conversation looks at how that loss, plus listening and old papers, shaped her newest art. Topics Covered: Fighting censorship: She was the first artist on the board of the National Coalition Against Censorship. Typing on tour: She gathered messages from parks, libraries, and schools during an election year. Archiving 5,000+ typewritten postcards and the invisible labor of cultural memory Post-UArts Philadelphia: navigating grief, disillusionment, and artistic renewal after institutional collapse Fear and self-censorship among immigrants, youth, and marginalized communities Libraries as sanctuary: preserving democratic space as book bans and closures escalate Art as care: on fermenting, gardening, and rituals that ground a life in transition Sheryl first appeared on The Truth in This Art in 2023—listen to that conversation here . This episode was recorded during a season that looked at archives, resilience, and artists who work in public spaces. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social

On this week's episode, we have Sheryl Oring, creator of I Wish to Say . www.phillyhasheart.com www.instagram.com/phillyhasheart // Show Notes: Sheryl Oring: https://www.sheryloring.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/sheryloring | https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.oring# I Wish to Say : https://www.sheryloring.org/i-wish-to-say National Liberty Museum: https://www.libertymuseum.org/exhibits/word-powered/#popUp06 Carmen Neely: https://carmeneliz.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/carmeneliz Jesse Mockrin: https://jessemockrin.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/jessemockrin/ Philadelphia Ballet 6th Annual Spring Festival at Red Rose Farm: https://philadelphiaballet.org/red-rose-farm/ Jon Poblador, Chapel of Color opening on Tuesday, June 3rd: http://www.bridgettemayergallery.com/exhibitions/jon-poblador Cecilia Paredes, By my side or back of me at The Print Center: https://printcenter.org/100/current-exhibitions Christ RWK, Steel My Heart : at Works on Paper Gallery: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrwk/p/DHV0cNAvmgh/ Philadelphia Theatre Company Small Ball : https://philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/small-ball/ BalletX Upcoming Productions: https://www.balletx.org/season-and-tickets/

Sheryl Oring is the Dean of the School of Art at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Sheryl's work as an artist, writer, and educator explores critical social issues through the integration of old and new media, fostering open exchange and challenging the status quo. In this episode, Sheryl delves into the stories behind her renowned works, "Writer's Block" and "I Wish To Say," shedding light on the driving forces behind her art and the profound impact she seeks to achieve. As the Dean of the School of Art, Sheryl shares her vision for inspiring the next generation of artists and activists, shaping a future that embraces creativity, social engagement, and artistic expression. Join Rob Lee and Sheryl Oring in an illuminating conversation where they explore: Sheryl's journey from her first creative experiences to her role as Dean of the School of Art, uncovering the influences and inspirations that have shaped her artistic sensibility. The intersection of truth, storytelling, and activism in Sheryl's work, examining the role of art in sparking dialogue, challenging censorship, and promoting democratic engagement. The transformative power of "I Wish to Say," Sheryl's Creative Capital project, and its impact in giving a voice to the disenfranchised, fostering connections, and inspiring hope. Sheryl's role as Dean of the School of Art at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and her vision for inspiring the next generation of artists, cultivating creativity, and empowering social change. 🎨🎙️ Immerse yourself in the world of art, truth, and activism with Sheryl Oring, the Dean of the School of Art at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, as she shares her inspiring journey and the transformative power of her work! 🌟🗣️ 🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising</strong

Today’s story takes place at the intersection of art and the First Amendment. This vital element of the United States Constitution protects our right to freedom of expression, by prohibiting lawmakers from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. Artist Sheryl Oring took up this cause célèbre in 2004. In conversations across time, we trace her synthesis of art and free speech in a public performance project that quite naturally, has no end in sight. As long as there is democracy in the United States, there will be opportunities to voice opinions about the U.S. presidency, about social justice, the economy, public health, globalization, climate change, education, and more. What would YOU wish to say to the U.S. President? Let us know on Instagram: @freshartintl #iwishtosay Sound Editor: Anamnesis Audio | Special Audio: Sheryl Oring on ABC World News Tonight, 2004; Sheryl Oring at Washington and Lee University, 2018; I Wish to Say with University of Michigan and Wayne State University students, 2020; Lisa Bielawa, Voters’ Broadcast, 2020 Related Episodes: Where Art Meets Activism https://freshartinternational.com/2018/06/25/art-activism/ Topical Playlist: Art and Politics https://freshartinternational.com/2020/10/14/topical-playlist-political-art/ Charles Gaines on Philosophy and Politics in Conceptual Art https://freshartinternational.com/2019/07/29/charles-gaines-politics-conceptual-art/ Bahar Behbahani on Politics and Persian Gardens https://freshartinternational.com/2017/02/02/bahar-behbahani-on-politics-and-persian-gardens/ Related Links: Sheryl Oring, I Wish to Say http://www.sheryloring.org/i-wish-to-say Activating Democracy (the book)http://www.sheryloring.org/book-activating-democracy The First Amendment Project, Oakland, CA https://www.thefirstamendment.org/ Creative Capital Foundation https://creative-capital.org/2016/04/13/want-write-letter-presidential-candidate-interview-sheryl-oring/ W&L Quick Hit: Sheryl Oring Performs I Wish to Say https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14CesRvZutw Sheryl Oring on ABC World News Tonight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbF1lVfLCII I Wish to Say Archive http://uncglibraries.com/IWishToSay/ University of Michigan, Democracy & Debate Theme Semester https://umich-speak-act-vote.netlify.app/signature-initiatives/i-wish-to-say/ Stamps Gallery https://stamps.umich.edu/exhibitions/detail/sheryl_oring_i_wish_to_say Lisa Bielawa http://www.lisabielawa.net/voters-broadcast Voters’ Broadcast http://www.lisabielawa.net/voters-broadcast Mauer Broadcast with Lisa Bielawa https://mauerfall30.berlin/en/programm/mauer-broadcast/ The Berlin Wall https://www.berliner-mauer-gedenkstaette.de/en/the-berlin-wall-10.html

Today’s story takes place at the intersection of art and the First Amendment. This vital element of the United States Constitution protects our right to freedom of expression, by prohibiting lawmakers from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. Artist Sheryl Oring took up this cause célèbre in 2004. In conversations across time, we trace her synthesis of art and free speech in a public performance project that quite naturally, has no end in sight. As long as there is democracy in the United States, there will be opportunities to voice opinions about the U.S. presidency, about social justice, the economy, public health, globalization, climate change, education, and more. What would YOU wish to say to the U.S. President? Let us know on Instagram: @freshartintl #iwishtosay Sound Editor: Anamnesis Audio | Special Audio: Sheryl Oring on ABC World News Tonight, 2004; Sheryl Oring at Washington and Lee University, 2018; I Wish to Say with University of Michigan and Wayne State University students, 2020; Lisa Bielawa, Voters’ Broadcast, 2020 Related Episodes: Where Art Meets Activism , Topical Playlist: Art and Politics , Charles Gaines on Philosophy and Politics in Conceptual Art , Bahar Behbahani on Politics and Persian Gardens Related Links: Sheryl Oring, I Wish to Say , Activating Democracy (the book), The First Amendment Project, Oakland, CA , Creative Capital Foundation , W&L Quick Hit: Sheryl Oring Performs I Wish to Say , Sheryl Oring on ABC World News Tonight , I Wish to Say Archive , University of Michigan, Democracy & Debate Theme Semester , Stamps Gallery , Lisa Bielawa, Voters’ Broadcast , Mauer Broadcast with Lisa Bielawa , The Berlin Wall

Hit Play is back for a bonus episode: an audio presentation of Sheryl Oring's I Wish to Say. Since 2004, I Wish to Say has been inviting the public to dictate postcards to the President while a typist transcribes those messages using a manual typewriter. Sheryl sat down with the New York Neo-Futurists virtually this November to type our own letters to the President-elect and share some of the most memorable letters from her 4,000-letter archive. View episode transcription here ! 21:36-25:17 [CW: brief mention of sexual harassment in Katharine's letter] This episode featured the voices of Annie Levin, Julia Melfi, Kyra Sims, Katie Kay Chelena, Katharine Heller, Rob Neill, Sheryl Oring, and Lee LeBreton Special thanks to Sheryl Oring for collaborating with us on this bonus episode. You can learn more about her work and I Wish to Say here ! Our sound is designed by Anthony Sertel Dean Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean, Julia Melfi, and Léah Miller Take care!

You might think that Sheryl Oring’s work is about old-fashioned manual typewriters. But her compelling style of public art is about memory, and stories. Sheryl Oring’s powerful body of work gives voice to writers who were silenced, and helps people share stories and make their voices heard. In this vibrant conversation, she explains how she developed Writer’s Block to honor the writers, dancers and musicians whose work was banned in Nazi Germany. From the first manual typewriter she bought in Berlin, to the construction crew charmed by her bold request for rebar, to the night she debuted the work where Nazis burned books in the rain in 1933 - and hundreds of people under umbrellas watched dancers and musicians performing in the rain on her monumental sculpture installation, of typewriters trapped in cages. Dressed like a secretary in the 1950s, Sheryl has created vibrant public art projects that invite people to dictate a postcard to politicians. She asked New Yorkers what they’d like people to remember about 9/11, and gave recent immigrants the opportunity to write a letter to their ancestors. She’s currently at work on Greetings From Tampa Bay, gathering stories that will become a piece of visual art at the Tampa Airport. Sheryl Oring talks about public art that engages a community and leaves powerful, lifelong memories, and the life-changing results this kind of art can give. Find out more about Sheryl Oring’s work at http://www.sheryloring.org. Writer’s Block is on display at Creative Pinellas through May 30 - https://creativepinellas.org/writersblock/. Get updates about Greetings From Tampa Bay at http://www.sheryloring.org/greetings-from-tampa-bay

Enter the world of art activism through the recent Rauschenberg Residency on Rising Water, listen to conversations recorded on Captiva Island in Florida, and learn about Activating Democracy with artist Sheryl Oring, about her I Wish To Say project. Finally, hear about Miami’s very own Common Field convening. In the Studio: Artist Naomi Fisher, Director of DimensionsVariable Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, and Stephanie Sherman.

Enter the world of art activism through the recent Rauschenberg Residency on Rising Water, listen to conversations recorded on Captiva Island in Florida, and learn about Activating Democracy with artist Sheryl Oring , about her I Wish To Say project . Finally, hear about Miami’s very own Common Field convening. In the Studio: Artist Naomi Fisher , Director of DimensionsVariable Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova , and Stephanie Sherman. Sound Editor: Guney Ozsan