ART+COMMUNITY: Leveraging Art to Reimagine a Just World

Saturday, May 3, noon to 5pm

A symposium bringing together writers, artists, and the community for discussions and a day of connection.

Panelists include Ken Grossinger, author of "Art Works, How Organizers and Artists are Creating a Better World Together," moderator Frank H. Day, painters Lisa Gentry and Chinedu Felix Osuchukwu, photographers Larry W. Cook, Alexandra Silverthorne, Bernard Seaborn, and Karen Ruckman.

Come early for coffee and conversation

12 noon: Ken Grossinger in conversation with photographer Frank H. Day about his book, "Art Works"

12:30pm: Artist activists in conversation with Ken and Frank about their processes, exploration of ideas and the development of a unique artistic voice

1:30pm: book signing by author Ken Grossinger, "Art Works"

2pm: Lisa Gentry discusses her paintings and the suppression of the vote

2:30pm: Chinedu Felix Osuchukwu shares his work as an educator, painter and arts commissioner

3pm: Alexandra Silverthorne in conversation with Bernard Seaborn and Karen Ruckman about the challenges and rewards of carceral image making

4pm: Highlights from the documentary, "In Lorton's Darkroom"