Symposium The Art of Becoming Black in America
includes two panel discussions, in which researchers, practitioners, and artists provide the contextual framework for attendees to consider the role that creative arts practices have functioned as both potent literacies of resistance for marginalized communities–particularly for the African American community (November 2) –and as a restorative practice which legitimizes and elevates individual voices and asserts their collective power (November 3). Debriefing sessions, including small-group discussions that invite attendees/participants to contribute their own reflections and perspectives on arts as social justice practice, will provide the opportunity for participants to interact with panelists, artists, and fellow attendees.
November 2, 5-7 pm, Bridgewaters Lounge at Neal Marshall Black Culture Center
part of First Thursadys program
Arts as Potent Literacies of Resistance
Malcolm Mobutu Smith, Associate Professor in the School of Art, Architecture + Design
Michael Wilkerson Director, Arts Administration
Nzingha Kendall PhD American Studies, Filmmaker
Lauren Hall MA-MPA, Artist, co-founder of the youth organization IndyPulse
Kaila Austin BA Art History and Painting
November 3, 3-5 pm, Fine Art Building 102
Restorative Justice through Artistic Expressions
Walton Muyumba Associate Professor, English
Michael Wilkerson Director, Arts Administration
Nya McCarthy Brown Assistant Professor, Contemporary Dance, Artist
Nikita Shokhov Artist, Filmmaker
Kaila Austin BA Art History and Painting
Anna Eve Evtiugina MA Arts Administration, independent curator
Ansley Valentine, Associate Professor, Theatre
Cost: Free
For more information contact:
Kate
(812) 778-0016
[email protected]