Crafting Our Narrative: Embodied Practice, Painting and Printmaking, Horror, Cryptids, and Christian Nationalism

This summer, five MHC students traversed the unknown landscape of self-conducted independent projects.

Our panelists faced daunting tasks: researching pedagogy and somatics in dance; producing a solo gallery show featuring a complete series of experimental paintings; shooting a psychological horror short film; crafting an 8-episode audio drama; and constructing a documentary on Christian nationalism. Would they be able to handle the trials set before them and successfully pilot projects of their own? (Spoilers: Yes, they would!) Join this panel for a lively discussion about the creative process, community engagement, independent project management in creative fields, and the celebration of storytelling in a multitude of mediums. Only at Mount Holyoke College on October 16, 2026.

Presenters:

Clara Canavan '27, English and Film Media TheaterEv Brice '27, Spanish and Film Media TheaterMolly Armbrust '28, Dance and SpanishSophie Roth '27, French and Religious StudiesZoey Mazur '27, Art Major and Architectural Studies Minor