Making Art without a Net

Tuesday, October 14, 11:10am – 12:40pm

Organized and moderated by Ken Grossinger, Chairman, CrossCurrents Foundation.

Presented by Nora Ligorano, Artist; Naomi Natale, Artist; and Paul Rucker, Artist, MICA/Center for Race and Culture.

Part art, part activism, artists who create art for social change are working without a net and take great risks. They make work that is not always appreciated in the “art world” often with little or no commercial viability. These artists stake their names and reputations on projects that may or may not be understood by the public. Despite this, what compels them is their conviction and hope that their work will move the public and inspire action. We will have a behind-the-scenes discussion with three artists engaged in making art for social change. How do they conceptualize a work? How do they gauge its success or failure? How do they determine whether what they do is effective? The workshop will include video, slides, and a short performance.