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Wednesday, September 17
6:30-8:00 PM

Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center,
20 North Main Street

Fee: Free! Pay what you wish. Any donation you make supports DESIGNxRI in organizing and executing DESIGN WEEK RI as well as any programs and events throughout the year.

Parking: On Street Parking; nearby parking lots available.

ADA Accessible: Yes

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Wednesday, September 17 | 6:30-8:00 PM

Navigating Turbulence: the Role of Creatives(ity) in Uncertain Times (formerly the RISD Arts Innovation Research (AIR) Showcase)

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The AIR Showcase has pivoted, please join RISD community for the following event:

A panel discussion moderated by Provost Touba Ghadessi and Margot Nishimura, Assistant Provost for Academic Engagement, around “Navigating Turbulence: the role of creatives(ity) in uncertain times” will bring together a diverse group of panelists using public art, research and history to reimagine the meaning of monuments against the backdrop of today’s societal challenges and political landscape.

Panelists include:

Marisa Brown, ED, Providence Preservation Society

Rene Payne, Emmett Till Memory Project / RISD alum and critic, Graphic Design

Joe Wilson, Director, Arts Culture and Tourism, the City of Providence / Co-Providence Commemoration Lab

Shey Rivera, Artist, Providence Commemoration Lab / RISD alum and SPUR Fund grantee

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