{"title":"Mom's Night Out","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1906\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eA monthly evening of creativity, conversation \u0026amp; community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eMom's Night Out at Sareka Unique Gallery is a recurring creative series designed to give mothers space to unwind, make something with their hands, connect with other women, and enjoy a little time that's just for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eEach gathering features a new creative experience and thoughtful conversation, with events ranging from intuitive painting and mixed media to seasonal projects, artist talks, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"being-perfectly-unique-a-moms-night-out","title":"Being Perfectly Unique: A Mom's Night Out","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen was the last time you created something just for yourself?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for the very first \u003cstrong\u003eMom’s Night Out at Sareka Unique Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e—an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection inspired by Sareka Unique’s \u003cem\u003ePerfectly Unique\u003c\/em\u003e portrait collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, August 22 | 6:00–8:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSareka Unique Art + Design Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBriarwood Mall • JCPenney Court • Ann Arbor, MI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE • Registration Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotherhood asks us to wear so many different hats. This evening is an opportunity to make a little room for yourself—to slow down, experience art, create something with your own hands, and connect with other moms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the evening, we’ll explore selected pieces from the \u003cem\u003ePerfectly Unique\u003c\/em\u003e collection, share meaningful conversation around identity and motherhood, and create our own artwork through an intuitive mark-making experience led by Sareka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artistic experience is necessary. Come as you are and create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Explore the Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience selected works from Sareka’s \u003cem\u003ePerfectly Unique\u003c\/em\u003e collection and hear some of the stories, people, and creative inspiration behind the portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💬 Join the Conversation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect through a relaxed discussion facilitated by Gabrielle L. Peterson exploring motherhood, identity, creativity, and what makes each of us uniquely ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🖌️ Create Something of Your Own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSareka will guide you through an intuitive mark-making experience inspired by her own creative process. 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Her work encourages people to embrace what makes them unique and make more room for creativity and joy in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGabrielle L. Peterson\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabrielle L. Peterson is a Doctoral Candidate in Sociology at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and creator of the \u003cstrong\u003eMinority Motherwork Project\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gabrielle will help facilitate the evening’s conversation around motherhood and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests who are interested will also have an opportunity to learn more about the Minority Motherwork Project and Gabrielle’s research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to know how to paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at all! No artistic experience is necessary. 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