Who ordered a hot-take? With a side of ‘hey now’?
So you have an opinion about an exhibition/performance/event you just saw. However gushy or spicy or ambivalent that opinion is, you feel compelled to put it into words, perhaps to share it publicly. What is that process? Interdisciplinary artist and ReIssue editor Casey Wei hosts a three session workshop to share methods of approach on review writing. Whether it’s an art exhibition, concert, book, or something else, there are conventions to follow as well as to question when writing your hot-take. Participants work towards writing and presenting a review (approximately 500 words) over the three sessions.
*Registration is closed*
Session 1:
After introductions, Casey will examine and deconstruct a few reviews she finds successful. This will be followed by a pair of writing exercises that aim to develop the skill of Description and of Analysis. Afterwards, participants will share what they plan on reviewing and why they want to review it. Any participants who wish to receive feedback on their writing exercises can submit them to Casey for feedback via email.
Session 2:
Participants will present their in-progress reviews, and talk about their process of writing. Each person will be provided with a rubric, which will be used to assist in giving feedback. Following these mini-presentations, the group will reconvene to do a writing exercise on Form. Any participants who wish to receive feedback on their writing exercises can submit them to Casey for feedback via email.
Session 3:
Participants will each present their review to the group, followed by a chill hang to chat about anything art related. The work’s done, let’s hang!