Stories/Poems and more to Honor Fletcher Mackey
“Because of / Thanks to Fletcher, I…”
Fletcher Mackey influenced so many people all around the world through his friendship, presence, and his teaching. You are invited to honor Fletcher by making a piece of artwork or writing about his influence on you.
Fletcher MACKEY A Call and Response
“…먼저 최초의 부름(call)이 있고, 이후 그에 대한 응답(response)이 있다. 이것은 내가 속해 있는 아프리카 및 아프리카계 미국인 공동체에선 아주 익숙한 문화이고, 또한 전 세계 대부분의 문화관과 공동체에도 유사한 형태의 변형이 존재한다....
Remembering what Fletcher taught me, by Jenny Robinson
Because of Fletcher I was able to heal from a toxic emotionally abusive work experience. Even though I hadn't taken his classes, when I ran into him in Seoul while working at an art fair, I had been so lonely and isolated at the time I was so thrilled to see someone...
to Fletcher who sees the value
to Fletcher, Back to the days when I was still pursuing my master’s degree at MICA. It was my second year in Baltimore and was the semester that I had my painting class with undergrad students. Fletcher joined our program as one of the faculty team. At that...
The flow: Remembering Fletcher Mackey by Rosa Sung Ji Chang
There are many different types of family structures. Some of them seem beautiful by far and some of them are as tragic as you can't even imagine. I met a person who I would call as my Father in America. In my mid-20s. I call Fletcher as my Father. We are from...
Thank you Fletcher!
Thank you Fletcher Mackey for being a constant source of inspiration and light to guide me through the MACA Program. I will strive my best to to make you proud! May you attain eternal peace and moksha! Maitreyi
Call for Submissions!
Fletcher Mackey influenced so many people all around the world through his friendship, presence, and his teaching. You are invited to honor Fletcher by making a piece of artwork or writing about his influence on you.
Please use the below prompt to help guide your submission
“Because of/Thanks to Fletcher, I…”
There are two ways you can submit your message.
1. Digital Quilt
You can make a painting, compose a photograph, create a collage, write a response on paper, design a digital image, build and photograph a sculpture, or some combination, or create something different entirely. The piece should honor Fletcher’s influence in your life. To be featured as part of this collective artwork, it must be submitted as a digital image. (JPG, PNG format only).
Please use the form on the right/below to submit for the digital quilt.
Please note: All images should be 500kb or less in size.
Your submissions will be added to the digital quilt gallery.
2. Stories and Poems
For longer pieces of writing honouring Fletcher’s life and to share stories of his influence in yours, please submit your stories below.
Please note: All images should be 500kb or less in size as PNG or JPG formats.
Your submissions will be added under the Stories tab.