SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2015
9:30AM - 4:30PM
MANNY CANTOR CENTER
9:30AM - 4:30PM
MANNY CANTOR CENTER
Join the thinkers and doers of the Jewish social justice and environmental movement coming together with artists, writers, musicians, and curators to explore a new angle on socially engaged art, activism and our changing climate.
Join Heshvan, the Jewish Social Action Month & the Month of Art and Humanities of the Americans for the Arts through Art Kibbutz’s Conference! Get inspired with new friends: artists, musicians, writers, actors, curators, community leaders, activists, scholars, students, rabbis, visionaries.
Our event connects passionate people who share similar values in their work on advancing social justice issues and making ‘tzedek’ a core expression of Jewish life through their art or community work.
Artists and creatives are at the forefront of communicating change, using artistic reflection, dialogue and idea generation. Learn from the experts, gather insights from Jewish texts, and delve into real-world scenarios that will elicit new ideas and instigate collaborations… and we’ll have a great time!
The symposium will kick off its 2016 international, inter-disciplinary arts residency on Governor's Island focusing on socially engaged art May through September. The event is dedicated to the memory of Art Kibbutz resident, Jackie Brookner.
Join Heshvan, the Jewish Social Action Month & the Month of Art and Humanities of the Americans for the Arts through Art Kibbutz’s Conference! Get inspired with new friends: artists, musicians, writers, actors, curators, community leaders, activists, scholars, students, rabbis, visionaries.
Our event connects passionate people who share similar values in their work on advancing social justice issues and making ‘tzedek’ a core expression of Jewish life through their art or community work.
Artists and creatives are at the forefront of communicating change, using artistic reflection, dialogue and idea generation. Learn from the experts, gather insights from Jewish texts, and delve into real-world scenarios that will elicit new ideas and instigate collaborations… and we’ll have a great time!
The symposium will kick off its 2016 international, inter-disciplinary arts residency on Governor's Island focusing on socially engaged art May through September. The event is dedicated to the memory of Art Kibbutz resident, Jackie Brookner.
Jackie Brookner
We dedicate this day of learning and activism to the memory of eco artist - activist Jackie Brookner.
|
Schedule
Our program includes lectures with case studies, films, presentations, and small group activities.
|
Register
Registration is now open to the event for those who are ready to learn, share, and create change.
|
Presenters
Daniel Sieradski
Occupy Judaism, Social Media guru
... on social media activism and Occupy Wall Street's Jewish lessons |
Amy Lipton
Curator, EcoArtSpace
... on the eco/environmental art movement and Jewish women's role in it - a tribute to Jackie Brookner |
Ayelet Danielle Aldouby
Curator, Residency Unlimited, IDEASxLAB, Artea Projects ... on how public art is bettering people’s lives and invigorates public spaces
|
Terry Iacuzzo
Psychic, widow of Jackie Brookner
... introducing Jackie Brookner eco feminist artists’ legacy |
Helene Aylon
Legendary artist and writer
... on her environmental and feminist art projects and her new book - from the 70ies till today |
James Moche
Coach and advisor ... on how could we as a community of artists engage different communities in socially engaged and socially conscious art?
|
Tania Bruguera
Artist... on being artist-in-resident at NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
|
Aviva Rahmani
Artist... on her works with science and scientists to restore degraded environments.
|
Skylar Smith
Funder... on the Voices & Visions program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation elicits the power of art to communicate great Jewish ideas.
|
Susan Hoffman Fishman
Painter, public artist, educational and fundraising consultant
... on bridging the gap between very different constituencies leading to successful projects |
Elena Kalman
Painter, sculptor, public artist and architect... on successfully engaging local Jewish communities in art projects related to The Wave Project on water and homelessness
|
Patricia Eszter Margit
Author and Founder of Art Kibbutz
... on networking and the role artist colonies play in engaging local communities and inspiring change |
