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

The Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University Bloomington is pleased to present the exhibition Kinship, curated by Assistant Professor of Photography, Elizabeth M. Claffey and Gallery Director, Betsy Stirratt. The exhibit will contain photographs and installation pieces by six U.S. based contemporary artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. The exhibit will open on October 13 and continue through November 16, 2017. Photographer Priya Kambli will present a public lecture about her work on Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 pm in the Grunwald Gallery.
Through the work of artist photographers Tara Bogart, Elizabeth M. Claffey, Joy Christiansen Erb, Letitia Huckaby, Priya Kambli and Rachelle Mozman, Kinship examines the influence of family life on personal and cultural identity. Each artist delves into the complex nature of family structures to express how it shapes internal dialogue and personal narrative.

Abandoned by his creator, Frankenstein’s Creature seeks affection…and revenge. Mary Shelley’s still-shocking gothic thriller is produced in partnership with IU’s 2017 Themester: Diversity, Difference, and Otherness.

Visit cardinalstage.org for more information.

HOMECOMING – From Bloomington to Berlin and Back
The USA International Harp Competition is honored to present Florence Sitruk in a benefit concert at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Recital Hall, 1201 E. 3rd St., November 2, 2017 at 8:30 P.M.
This benefit concert will present Ms. Sitruk in a program of intriguing repertoire, including works by beloved composers C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, Roussel, Parish-Alvars, and Scarlatti. In addition, she will perform two American premieres of works by GyörgyKurtág and Viktoria Kaunzner. The concert will conclude with a very special performance of Claude Debussy’s Danse sacrée et danse profane with IU’s Quartet-in-Residence, Pacifica Quartet.

This concert is a benefit for the USA International Harp Competition. Suggested donations of $20/adult and $10/student will be accepted at the door. A reception with the artist will immediately follow the concert.
Parking can be found on the IU campus at the Jordan Parking Garage (150 N. Jordan Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408) and the Atwater Parking Garage (921 E. Atwater Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47401). Rates may apply.
Learn more about the USA International Harp Competition at: http://usaihc.org/  or email: [email protected].