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Collin College is working with Garage Arts Project, ArtCentre of Plano, and Plano Public Libraries to collect stories and sentimental objects related to broken relationships for a multidisciplinary community art project called “Fragments of Us.” The project will culminate in October with an exhibition and theatre performances at Collin College and a special performance at the Bridges Festival in Plano.

From now through July 31, organizers will work with ArtCentre of Plano to collect photos, poems, memories, or objects from community members about relationships that changed, ended, or otherwise left their mark. Artists will transform these personal stories and mementos into music, dance, theatre performances, and more, as a way to open up dialogue about “the complexities of human experiences and relationships, exploring the broken and the whole and the pursuit of health and wellness through art,” according to Renuka Rajagopalan, Garage Arts Project president.

“‘Fragments of Us’ represents a unique opportunity to harness the power of art and community engagement to address a universal yet often stigmatized aspect of the human experience,” Rajagopalan said. “Through this project, we aim to create a space where healing, empathy, and resilience can flourish, ultimately strengthening the fabric of our community.”

Theatre performances at Collin College will run from Oct. 8-12 in the college’s Black Box Theatre. Collin will host an exhibition of selected artifacts and art pieces curated by ArtCentre of Plano from Oct. 8-29 in The Art Gallery at Collin College, with a special reception on Oct. 11. The performance at The Bridges Festival will be on Oct. 18 in collaboration with the Plano International Festival. More information about the exhibition and theatre performances will be available soon.

Visit www.garageartsproject.org/fragmentsofus for more information on the project and ways to become involved. To submit a memory, visit https://form.jotform.com/250935592706161.

Collin College serves more than 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.

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