UPROOTED: The Katrina Project - Artists Respond to Disaster
Submitted by alternateroots on May 11, 2007 - 2:52pm.
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This session will be on: June 28, 2007 - 3:30pm It will be held at: Georgia Ballroom West room at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown View scheduleOrganization DescriptionTo support the creation and presentation of original art which is rooted in a particular community of place, tradition or spirit. As cultural workers we strive to be allies in the elimination of all forms of oppression. ROOTS is committed to social and economic justice and the protection of the natural world and addresses these concerns through its programs and services. Proposal Demographicsidentify as women identify as people of color are artists/cultural workers are 65 years or older Session DescriptionIn this session, Alternate ROOTS members and participants of The Katrina Project will talk about the role of the artist/citizen in the throws of disaster. Artists will talk about The Katrina Project as both an artistic response and an organizing tool to connect internally displaced citizens to the ongoing reconstruction efforts on the Gulf Coast. First NameCarlton Last NameTurner Contact E-mailcarlton@alternateroots.org Proposing OrganizationAlternate ROOTS Organization Websitewww.alternateroots.org Position or TitleRegional Director Contact Telephone404-577-1079 Alternate Telephone601-473-6074 Event DayThursday, June 28th (Consciousness + Awareness Raising / Current Struggles) Contact Address1083 Austin Avenue NE
FormatStory Circles and artist led exercises Contact CityAtlanta KeywordsClass struggle Community organizing and local development Culture & Art/Music/Media Imperialism Audience Number25-50 people Contact StateGA Contact ZIP30307 Person Reviewingjerome |