Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | 7:00 pm
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Artreach, Inc., in collaboration with AtelierMOCA, presents Women in Photography: Then + Now, a special event including an art exhibit, theatrical performance, and an engaging fireside conversation exploring the past, present, and future of women and other underrepresented genders in photography.
Join us in the Lobby Gallery between 6:00 and 7:00 pm to view the photography exhibit Unseen Stories. Mingle with AtelierMOCA and the artists. On Exhibit – Unseen Stories
The program begins at 7:00 pm in the Oasis Room:
Breaking Glass
A one-woman play inspired by Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron
Written and performed by Emma Palzere-Rae.
Intermission and refreshments.
To be followed by a Fireside Chat with AtelierMOCA and Emma Palzere-Rae, moderated by Artreach Executive Director Becca Atkins.
The event is free and open to the public. Donations for Artreach are accepted.
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About AtelierMOCA:
AtelierMOCA is a creative platform founded by educator, writer, speaker, podcaster, and curator Mona Penn-Jousset and photographer, filmmaker, and mentor Coco Olakunle. Rooted in their shared belief in a more connected and empathetic world, MOCA brings together education, storytelling, and visual practice to amplify diverse perspectives.
With over thirty years of international teaching experience, Mona Penn-Jousset has taught across the United States, the Netherlands, and France, and was the first lecturer of African descent at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Coco Olakunle, a Nigerian-Dutch artist, brings a vibrant global perspective shaped by her work across Europe and Africa, where she is known for her intimate portraits and socially engaged photography, including work in refugee communities.
Together, they create platforms for dialogue and learning through photography, film, and writing, while supporting emerging image-makers and collaborating with cultural and educational institutions worldwide.
About Artreach:
Artreach heals through creativity.
Using the creative arts, Artreach supports sustainable recovery from psychiatric disorders and raises awareness about mental health in the community. By providing theater, music, visual arts, and recreational opportunities to members, Artreach enhances the quality of its members’ lives and teaches skills that help them achieve and sustain recovery after experiencing mental illnesses. Our public performances and art exhibits engage attendees in conversation about mental health and serve to bust the stigma of mental illness, creating social change.
Founded in 1985, Artreach is known for the Second Step Players sketch comedy troupe, the Music Heals Coffeehouse, and Mixed Bag performances of comedy and music.
About Be Well Productions
Be Well Productions was founded by Emma Palzere-Rae to produce and tour her solo plays. Currently, Be Well offers these plays as well as Emma’s services as an independent theater artist. Emma is a theater artist with a passion for healing communities and individuals through her work. Laughing. Crying. Learning. Feeling. Theater creates memorable and sometimes life-changing experiences.