ABOUT

Bren Bataclan has been leaving paintings for people to take for free in public spaces (park benches, train stations, senior centers, hospitals, etc...) across the country and around the world since 2003. Bren has also been sharing his street art experiences with schools through his presentations and mural residencies.

His 45 minute to an hour program consists of two short length films, a PowerPoint presentation, a drawing demo and Q&A. The presentation can be an all school assembly or for individual classes and is suitable for all ages. Through his whimsical and happy characters, Bren takes students on a journey around the globe, demonstrating how a smile is universally understood and appreciated. During the drawing demo, Bren will explain how easy it is to draw his characters and that there is no right or wrong way to illustrate them.

Mural residencies can vary in length of time and size of finished piece. Students’ suggestions and/or a school’s theme will be incorporated but Bren will be responsible for painting the mural (see mural samples >>>). After a presentation, schools can also incorporate Bren’s message of generosity by conducting its own mini smile project using his postercards >>>

Bren's project is about the positive power of art and how the simple gesture of leaving a painting for free can spread joy and laughter. His presentation is also an effective way to teach kids the power of kindness and sharing by creating their own art projects... a significant antidote to bullying. Please contact Bren at (smileyb@bataclan.com or 617-354-8040) if you have additional questions about his presentation or are interested in booking a program or mural.

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