Studio: Increase Community Access and Cultural Participation
Thursday, March 12 2009, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Exploring gateways into Providence's many cultures and wide range of creative practices
Co-Facilitators: Daniel Kertzner + Marta V. Martinez
Panelists:
Ricardo Barreto, Urban Arts Institute, MassArt
Christopher Johnson, poet
About This Studio
A vibrant city depends on activities and
institutions that are comprised of - and serve - many cultures. Providence is rich in cultural diversity and artistic and creative
expression, yet for many of its citizens barriers such as time, money,
education, and logistical factors exist, preventing them from fully accessing
and participating in these cultural opportunities. Participation in arts and culture is an essential
ingredient for authentic community building efforts. The cultural plan must
work to break down barriers to participation, make the local arts and
humanities communities more representative of the city's population, and pave
the way for fuller access to the arts for all. At the same time, the plan
should help us broaden our understanding of cultural participation, recognize
and support the many ways in which citizens engage with the arts and utilize
Providence's culturally distinct neighborhoods as sites of rich cross-cultural
exchange.
Location: DaVinci Center | 470 Charles St.Providence, RI 02904 Contact: Stephanie Fortunato, 421-2489 x 456,
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