Diane Macklin – Bringing Hearts Together

  • April 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries, Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex

    10501 FGCU Boulevard South
    Fort Myers, Florida 33965
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Description

Diane Macklin, Storyteller has a “dynamic” approach to engaging audiences – whether as a performing artist, keynote speaker, or workshop/residency leader. 

Her background in theatre, dance, and cultural mediation adds zest to her work, focusing on storytelling as a transformative and healing art form that has a powerful impact on individuals and communities. She has performed from Massachusetts to California for venues such as Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park, National Association of Black Storytellers, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, International Storytelling Festival’s Exchange Place, National Docent Symposium, and many more. 

She was selected as the Taft Museum’s 2013 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence and received an Apprenticeship Fellowship through the Maryland State Arts Council, in addition to their Solo Theatrical Performer Fellowship among other awards. As a performer, certified educator, and teaching artist, Diane believes in “Making a Difference, One Story at a Time!”

Date & Time

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Venue Details

Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries, Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex

10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965 Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries, Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex
FGCU Storytelling

"Spoken Stories Creating Community." FGCU Storytelling presents oral storytelling events as a performance art, community art, healing art. Produced by Dr. Joel Ying and Prof. Lori Cornelius for the Dept of Language and Literature and the Dept of Integrated Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Sponsored by Seidler Foundation, Wasmer Art Gallery, Florida Storytelling Association.


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