Living Room Series – A Long Table on Mental Health Through An Artist’s Lens

About the Living Room Series

Several times a year, Rumble hosts the Living Room, a gathering for the artistic community to get together and talk about what’s going on. All of it. It’s a great opportunity to connect, network, and share news in a casual and fun environment. Refreshments are served. (That’s for the mingling….mingling snacks.)

So listen, think, speak. Be welcome. Expect creative contributions around provocative ideas, and some good laughs.

More info here!

March 26th, 2026 – Mental Health Through An Artist’s Lens Long Table

Join us for a special Living Room edition where the evening will bring 14 participants together to dive into this topic in the form of a Long Table Discussion. 

What is a “Long Table” you ask? It’s a discussion format created by artist Lois Weaver. Inspired by the need for more inclusive and informal public conversations, this form uses a long table to encourage self-moderated dialogue and establish an “everybody has a seat at the dinner table” community-based atmosphere.

Co-facilitators: Alisha Davidson, Angie Descalzi, Carmen Ostrander

Paper, pens and markers will be provided along with tea and snacks.

Time: 5:30 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)
Location: Progress Lab 1422 – Studio (1422 William St – map)
Tickets: Free Registration Here! (Capacity is limited to 14 people, please RSVP ahead of time)

Got questions you want to bring to the Living Room? Fill out the Registration Form or email Alisha the day before with the Subject Line: Living Room Questions for March 26th, and the questions you have relevant to the theme.

FAQ’s

What is a Long Table?

A Long Table, conceived by Lois Weaver of the lesbian theater duo Split Britches, is a physical space and non-hierarchical process for people gathering in conversation on topics of communal concern. It allows for an abundant, free flow of ideas, opinions, information and energy. The Long Table structure requires a physical long table to embody an “everybody has a seat at the dinner table” atmosphere; chairs, paper table cloth, pens and markers for note taking, scribbles, etc and an etiquette sheet. Learn more about the project, origin and etiquette practice for the Long Table here.

What if I just want to listen, do I have to participate in the conversation?

You are 100% welcome to just sit and listen.

Why this topic in this format?

Associate Producer Alisha Davidson was interested in holding a living room to give space for artists to talk openly about the state of mental health; not just within the context of the industry but also the greater context: the price of living still climbing, funding cuts, social and political shifts, and global and climate upheaval a.k.a..how are ya’ll doing right now?

We are all dealing with a lot; while still making art and while still confronting the ways in which our global communities are splintering and understanding ways we can stand up against violent systems of imperialism. But how do we actually talk about it? The heavy or the taboo? Hence, the Long Table format was brought to Rumble’s attention as the format itself was born from the need to explore difficult topics openly, equitably and non-hierarchically.

Do I have to disclose any personal information?

There is absolutely no requirement to disclose anything you don’t want to.

What should I bring?

Bring your whole self, as you are!

What is the intention of the space?

Provide a meaningful space for exchange, reflection and the sharing of ideas. Bring our own expertise based on our lived and shared experiences. Start conversations that are on-going (removing the need to finish them).