On Thursday, June 1, 2023 (rescheduled from 4/27/23), Transhealth and Bloom Local invite you to a Mxed Media Night at the Wild Chestnut Cafe in Florence, MA featuring a special author presentation with Emet Aron, local illustrator and author of Bug Theory, a “debut graphic memoir-in-progress” followed by a zine-making workshop with Lachlan Thompson of Astral Cherry Art.

This event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Northampton Arts Council.

Doors open at 6pm; Emet Speaks at 6:30pm; Zine-Making to follow.

About The Artists

Bug Theory is Emet's debut graphic memoir-in-progress, relaying what bugs taught them about becoming themself. Part love letter to insects and arachnids, part transition story, this comic takes an empathetic view of Emet's struggle to metamorphose in their early 30's, and looks back into Emet's childhood as an “Amateur Bug-ologist” for clues about who they are to become.

Astral Cherry Art (ACA) seeks to cultivate spaces of radical authenticity, disability justice, and trauma-aware care through the transformative power of art and facilitation. ACA provides personalized artwork, trainings & workshops; peer support groups & one-on-one support sessions. They also host community-led art exhibitions, facilitate ritual & storytelling spaces, and are striving to be a hub to uplift the work of multiple marginalized creatives through collaborations.

Event Details

• $5-$20 suggested donation at the door/in advance (button below). Proceeds benefit the QTVE Partnership between Transhealth and Bloom Local.

• The Wild Chestnut Cafe will have delicious baked goods and beverages available for purchase.

• Masks are strongly suggested. More access information specific to each venue in this series is provided here.