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Global Artivism

Join us for a two-day program, coinciding with World Art Day on April 15, that showcases how art and advocacy come together to create meaningful change on a global scale.

Participate in hands-on workshops, enjoy art performances and exhibits, and learn from local art organizations, nonprofits and community artists.

 

Global Artivism: April 14-15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mountain View Campus, W124

4849 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75211

 

Global Artivism Schedule

Monday, April 14th

Morning Sessions:

9-10 a.m.

Registration and Check-In
Hosted by IGSE

W124

9-10 a.m.

Art Gallery: Current Exhibit and Open Office Hours
Hosted by Gallery Staff

W136A

10-11 a.m.

Global Artivism Workshop
Presented by Big Thought

TT Lounge

10-11:30 a.m.

Portals: Global Artivism – Art in the Wake of Destruction
Hosted by IGSE and SharedStudios Portals

H Foyer

11 a.m.-noon

Songs and Beats of Activism (LT)
Presented by Big Thought

S1029/S1030

Midday Sessions:

11 a.m.-noon

Community Workshop
Presented by Wayne Henry

W170B

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Portals: Global Artivism – Poetry and Protest
Hosted by IGSE and SharedStudios Portal

H Foyer

Noon-1 p.m.

Arts Advocacy in E-Minor (LT)
Presented by Aris Kian Brown, Houston Poet Laureate

W170B

Afternoon Sessions:

1-2 p.m.

Poetry as Self-Care: Tying It All Together (LT)
Presented by Tonee

W170B

1 p.m.-

Ursula Play
Presented by Cara Mia Theatre
The performance is open to the public and will be followed by a community talk-back and doll-making activity.

East Foyer

 

Tuesday, April 15th

Morning Sessions:

9-10 a.m.

Registration and Check-In
Hosted by IGSE

W124

9-10:15 a.m.

Opening Ceremony

Tree Top Lounge

9-10 a.m.

Art Gallery: Current Exhibit and Open Office Hours
Hosted by Gallery Staff

W136A

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Art Installation & Exhibit
Hosted by Big Thought

TT Lounge

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Vendor Fair: Community Artists
Hosted by IGSE/Black Student Organization, TriniGarza

S Courtyard

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Video Documentary Filming
Hosted by Big Thought

TT Lounge

Performance:

10:30-11 a.m.

Ursula Play
Presented by Cara Mia Theatre
The performance is open to the public and will be followed by a community talk-back and doll-making activity.

East Foyer

Art Café Sessions:

10-11 a.m.

Art Café: CAED Faculty – Cristina Medina
Hosted by IGSE and CAED

Library Foyer

10-11 a.m.

Art Café: CAED Faculty – Alecia Zirignoa
Hosted by IGSE and CAED

Library Foyer

Portals & Poetry:

10-11:30 a.m.

Portals: Global Artivism – Poetry Exchange
Hosted by IGSE with SharedStudios Portals

H Foyer

11 a.m.-noon

Pop-Up Poetry on the Spot
Presented by Aris Kian Brown, Houston Poet Laureate

W Foyer

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Portals: Global Artivism – Murals for Change
Hosted by IGSE with SharedStudios Portals

H Foyer

Afternoon Sessions:

Noon-12:15 p.m.

Art Competition – SGA & Campus Police
Hosted by IGSE, SGA, BSO and Campus Police

S Courtyard

Noon-1 p.m.

Art Café: Tonee
Hosted by IGSE

W Foyer

12:15-1 p.m.

Emeritus: Line Dancing
Hosted by IGSE

S Courtyard

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Art Café: CAED Faculty – Geoffrey Grimes
Hosted by IGSE

W Hallway

1:15-2 p.m.

Closing Ceremony
Hosted by IGSE

TT Lounge

 

Questions? Email Intercultural@DallasCollege.edu