ROXBURY – Roxbury Arts Group presents a workshop entitled “Music is Medicine” led by hip-hop artist and Native American Dancer, Supaman at the Headwaters Arts Center on Monday September 29 from 6-8p, 66 Main Street, Stamford. This writing workshop will focus on developing a unique creative voice and crafting authentic narratives and is suitable for a wide variety of artists from: writers, musicians or anyone curious to explore the creative process. Tickets and information about this workshop and other incredible programs offered by Supaman through the Roxbury Arts Group this September are available at roxburyartsgroup.org.
During this unique writing workshop, Christian Takes Gun Parrish, aka Supaman, will share some of his personal journey, starting from penning his first poem in fourth grade to becoming an award-winning hip-hop artist, and then guide participants through the process of writing their own piece with an emphasis on developing their own voice and authentic narratives. Participants will have the opportunity to share their progress in a supportive space, if they choose.
Christian Takes Gun Parrish’s impressive legacy as an artist and educator rooted in multiple cultures illustrates the power of identity in creative expression. In 2017 he received the MTV VMA award for “Best Fight Against the System”! He is also a Nammy “Native American Music Award” winner, “North American Indigenous Image Award winner, and 7 “Tunney Award winner among other accolades.
Supaman is offering a number of program opportunities through the Roxbury Arts Group this month including: a performance at the Roxbury Arts Center on Saturday September 27 at 7:30p; a Native American Dance workshop from 3-5p on Sunday September 28 at the Roxbury Arts Center, plus a number of outreach programs in area schools. Tickets and information about these programs and this Music is Medicine Writing Workshop are available at www.roxburyartsgroup.org or by calling 607.326.7908.
Workshop Details: WORKSHOP: Music is Medicine: Writing Workshop
INSTRUCTOR: Supaman (Christian Takes Gun Parrish)
DATE: Monday September 29, 2025
TIME: 6:00p-8:00p
VENUE: Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY
COST: Tiered Equity Pricing $5-$25
REGISTRATION: https://roxburyartsgroup.org/workshops/native-dance-workshop
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Established in 1979, The Roxbury Arts Group is a non-profit multi-arts organization on a mission to infuse the heart of Catskill communities with the power of the arts. Through captivating public performances, inspiring exhibitions, engaging classes, and critical artist support The Roxbury Arts Group has ensured that artists from all walks of life and art lovers of all ages have access to quality programming and opportunities. Join us for an event or program at one of our venues: Roxbury Arts Center, Headwaters Arts Center, and the historic Old School Baptist Church.
This program is supported in part by A Fair Game. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and individual supporters.
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