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Orca: Using Arts as a Catalyst for Social Change Conference
Using Arts as a Catalyst for
Social Change Conference
Columbia City Youth Theater Group invites you to spend the day exploring the connection of Arts and Social Justice. Through the guidance of community members, speakers, films, and a series of workshops, participants will obtain skills and tools that will help them find their voice and strength to stand up for themselves and others in the face of bigotry and unfair situations. Knowing the power of art can inspire positive change is the outcome we are aspiring for on this day. Your participation and support will help make this a great event.
This is a family friendly event and geared towards ages 9 1/2 and up. There is no childcare available. A buffet lunch will be served.Participants will choose sessions on site.
There are 2 film showings as part of the conference. You must register for film selections in addition to conference and tickets will be handed out on site. Limit 70 per showing. Registration is required BEFORE attending the conference.
Scheduled Presenters:
James Miles: Keynote Speaker
Baile' Dior Dance Performance
Jane Charles, Producer
An award-winning narrative feature film, based on the best-selling novel by Patricia McCormick, shot in India and Nepal with Oscar-winning Director Jeffrey D Brown and Executive Producer Emma Thompson. SOLD has generated a global movement to end child trafficking.
Brianna Georgi-Densmore- Using RULER to Become More Emotionally Literate at School and Home
Stacey Adams- The Cultural and Social Evolution of TV Comedy
Anthony Warner- The 4 Elements of Hip Hop
Nate Herth- Talking Portraits; Narratives and Storytelling
Abby Loux- Creating Positive Minds/Thoughts Through the Use of Art
Amen Gibreab- Horato- The Journey Beyond Culture- a film
Bonnie Benjamin-Phariss and Diana Dotter- Show up for All #Showup: Inspiring a Community of Change Agents to Show Up for Each Other
Seattle Rep: A Panel Discussion
Totem Star and Youth Speaks: Social Justice Through Media
Delbert Richardson: Traveling American History Museum- From Mother Africa to African American Inventions
and special surprise guests
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LocationORCA K-8 (View)
5215 46TH AVE SOUTH
SEATTLE, WA 98118
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 10 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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