Artists Working with Intergenerational Themes: A Panel Discussion

Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, Casey Droege Cultural Productions and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center present:

Artists Working with Intergenerational Themes: A Panel Discussion on November 16th

Join us on Sunday, November 16th from 2-4:00PM for a panel discussion around the theme of intergenerational connections, with artists John Peña and Junyetta Seale, moderated by Randi Vega of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh. Learn more about the artists and the ways they collaborate across generations and highlight the vibrancy of aging in their creative practices. Hear more about the work of Age-Friendly, an organization dedicated to making our region a better place to grow older. The afternoon will make space for conversations, connections, refreshments and a chance to see Picture This, an exhibition spotlighting Age-Friendly’s Photo Bank and the power of intergenerational connection.

This is a free event. Doors open at 2PM, artist talk and panel to start at 2:30PM.

Please give ample time for travel and parking due to a home Steeler's game.

Learn more about the Picture This exhibition here.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS:

John Peña

John Peña is a multidisciplinary artist who makes art as a way of exploring the natural world and his daily interactions. He makes comics, sculptures, video works, and public art.

Junyetta Seale

Junyetta Seale is an artist and an intergenerational educational consultant with a costuming background.

Randi Vega, Moderator

Randi is the Community Engagement Manager at Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh with more than 20 years of management experience in organizational leadership and relationship building. She has previously worked as the Director of Cultural Affairs at the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts and the Executive Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh

Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh brings generations together to reimagine how neighborhoods are built and to advance equity through advocacy, education and innovation. They work together with residents to make the Pittsburgh region a good place to grow up and grow older. Learn more at agefriendlypgh.org.

Casey Droege Cultural Productions

Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) is an artist-run, woman and disability-owned business founded in 2016. With a two pronged approach, CDCP works towards promoting the growth of the arts economy. Our community focused arm, operating under the CDCP brand, offers meaningful art programs, exhibits, and platforms for artists to interact with the public. Our commercial arm, The Art Supply Co., offers consulting services that connect clients with living, local artists to help create dynamic, art-forward spaces. Working with us contributes to the development of a vibrant creative community where artists and arts workers get paid.