Nov 05 2022
Looking Forward: Black Indianapolis Artists Imagine the Future

Looking Forward: Black Indianapolis Artists Imagine the Future

Presented by Herron Galleries at Herron School of Art and Design

The discussion will be moderated by Kaila Austin, “Past is Present” outreach coordinator, artist, public historian, and community activist.

Panelists will include:

Matthew Cooper, artist and Herron alumnus
LaShawnda Crowe Storm, artist
Jonathan Michael Square, Ph.D., “Past is Present” guest curator and assistant professor of Black visual culture, Parsons School of Design
Shamira Wilson, artist and Herron alumna

This event is in conjunction with the exhibition “Past is Present: Black Artists Respond to the Complicated Histories of Slavery,” which runs from Sept. 28, 2022, to Jan. 14, 2023, at the Herron Galleries.

As a collaboration between Herron School of Art and Design, the Center for Africana Studies and Culture, and the IUPUI Senior Academy, the discussion will take place during IUPUI’s Spirit and Place Festival.

JOIN US IN PERSON

This event is free and open to the public. The panel discussion will take place in Eskenazi Hall’s Basile Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow, which will end at 8 p.m.

Masks are optional on all IU campuses. Go to iu.edu/covid for the most recent COVID-19 updates, policies, and resources.

Visit herrongalleries.org for details on exhibitions, talks, parking, and more.

ATTEND VIRTUALLY

Guests who prefer to attend virtually can do so via Zoom by pre-registering at go.iu.edu/4sM2.

As an institution of higher education, Indiana University encourages and supports the free and civil exchange of ideas and academic freedom and regularly invites speakers from diverse perspectives to our campuses. Visit freespeech.iu.edu for more information.

Admission Info

Herron’s exhibitions are free and open to the public at Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St. Virtual tours of the exhibitions will be made available online.

Visit HerronGalleries.org for more information on the exhibitions, virtual tours, upcoming events, gallery hours, and parking.

Group tours can be scheduled by emailing hgallery@iupui.edu or calling 317-278-9410.

Phone: 317-278-9410

Email: hgallery@iupui.edu

Dates & Times

2022/11/05 - 2022/11/05

Location Info

Herron School of Art and Design

735 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46202