2019 Conference — Arts as Resistance: Identity and Politics in Art

APRIL 27 2019

10:00 AM: Welcome, Coffee & Bagels

Mingle with other conference participants over a warm cup of coffee and breakfast.

11:00–12:00: Arts Panel

Panel featuring Priya Vulchi (The Nassau Literary Review), Yasmin Belkhyr (Winter Tangerine), Michael “Scooter” Liapin (Ellipses), and Marisa Siegel (The Rumpus). Moderated by Raluca Albu of BOMB mag.

12:00–12:30 PM: Lunch

Enjoy sandwiches and refreshments catered by D’Angelo.

12:30–1:00 PM: Keynote Address

Address by Nicole Dennis-Benn.

1:00–2:00 PM: Student readings & discussion

Student readings on the theme of arts & identity, curated by poet Jason Schneiderman.

2:00–3:30: Art as Resistance Workshop: “A Connection to Power: On Art, Land, and Food Sovereignty”

Workshop led by Alicia Grullon

3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Reception

Meet and greet.

Ongoing: Art as Resistance Exhibition of Student Work