Crankie Storytelling with Katherine Fahey
Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mayo Street Arts, 04101
Description
Katherine Fahey is a multidisciplinary artist who employs various crafts, combining intricate papercutting, ethereal shadow puppetry, music, and engaging storytelling.
Known as the Jane Appleseed or matron saint of crankies* Katherine has toured, performed, and taught her craft nationwide. Her pieces are based on tunes and tales as far-reaching as the southern swamps of Louisiana and the northern reaches of Inuit Quebec. The crankies are performed as tabletop performance.
Joining Katherine will be her performance partner puppeteer and foley artist Dan Van Allen.
*Crankies are a form of visual performance, involving a cranked scroll of artwork usually presented inside a box.
Friday, June 14 at 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM), approximately 90 minutes with an intermission
Tickets are available for $20 in advance, $23 at the door, and $27 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can-available).
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Katherine Fahey, originally from Virginia, has worked as an illustrator, designer, and decorative painter. She attended The Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA) graduating with a degree in sculpture. Her love of art, nature, and music have brought her to many places. Layering of the man-made and natural world continues to be a focus in her art. Katherine now lives in Baltimore, where she supports herself with a combination of design commissions, art exhibits, and teaching workshops.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN POLICY
No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of our pay-what-you-can admission policy.
COVID-19 POLICY
Mayo Street Arts no longer requires audience members attending public events to wear masks. Audience members who feel sick—whether due to COVID or any other illness—should stay home out of respect for others.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Mayo Street Arts has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.
Location
Mayo Street Arts, 04101