Southern Constellations Convergence

Transformer

<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">Southern Constellations Convergence: </H2>
<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">Exploring Experimental Practice and Resources in Southern Cities</H2>
Saturday, April 30, 11:00am - 5:00pm
The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center 
<A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.transformerdc.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transformer </A>(transformedc.org) &amp; <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.goelsewhere.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elsewhere</A> (goeslewhere.org) are pleased to co-present Southern Constellations Convergence: Exploring Experimental Practice and Resources in Southern Cities. This full day convergence will include two panels with southern based national arts leaders - one focused on experimental practice, one focused on resources - each followed by participatory breakout sessions. Our goal is to map out and connect Southern based art spaces, artist led projects, and the resources that support them.
Exploring Alternative Practice panelists include: Regina Agu, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://alabamasonghouston.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alabama Song</A>, Houston, TX; Chris Appleton, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.wonderroot.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WonderRoot</A>, Atlanta, GA; Margaret Boozer, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.margaretboozer.com/reddirt1.html" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Red Dirt Studios</A>, Washington, DC; Jina Valentine, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.jinavalentine.com/home.html" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Artist</A>, Durham, NC; &amp; Sheldon Scott, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://sheldonscottstudios.com/about/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Artist</A>, Washington, DC. Moderator: George Scheer, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.goelsewhere.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elsewhere</A>, Greensboro, NC. 
Exploring Alternative Resources panelists include: Wendy Clark, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://www.arts.gov/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Endowment for the Arts</A>, Washington, DC;  Bob Snead, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://press-street.org/antenna/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Antenna </A>/ <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.commonfield.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Common Field</A>, New Orleans, LA; Salem Acuña, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://southernersonnewground.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southerners on New Ground</A>, Southern-Regional;  Kristina Billonick, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://pleasantplainsworkshop.com/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pleasant Plains Workshop</A>, Washington, DC; &amp; Trey Hartt, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="https://alternateroots.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alternate Roots</A>, Richmond VA.  Moderator: Victoria Reis, <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.transformerdc.org/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transformer</A>, Washington, DC. 
This convergence is presented in tandem with the exhibition <A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.transformerdc.org/exhibitions/overview/exhibition-souther-constellations" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southern Constellations</A><A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.transformerdc.org/exhibitions/overview/exhibition-souther-constellations" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </A>at the American University Museum. Curated by Elsewhere, Southern Constellations features a selection of works from their collection created by artists who participated in Elsewhere's residency and southern curatorial initiative.
Southern Constellations is the 3rd exhibition in the Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From? series, curated by Victoria Reis, Executive &amp; Artistic Director of Transformer, in collaboration with Tim Doud, Associate Professor of Art and coordinator of the Visiting Artist Program at American University. 
Inspired by<A TARGET="_blank" HREF="http://www.commonfield.org" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Common Field </A>(commonfield.org), a new visual arts organizing network connecting contemporary, experimental, noncommercial artist spaces and projects across the US and beyond,  Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From? highlights various contemporary platforms, artists, and arts organizations and investigates current and future models of art organizing.
Outcomes from this convergence will help to inform planning for the next national Common Field convening to take place in Miami, FL fall 2016.  
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">Participation is free, limited to the first 100, and includes one boxed lunch and light breakfast (please specifcy dietary restrictions with registration).</H4>
<H5 CLASS="MsoNormal">Advanced registration is required. </H5>
<H5 CLASS="MsoNormal">Contact info@transformerdc.org for further details.</H5>
<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">Convergence Schedule</H2>
11:00 - 11:30: Welcome &amp; Coffee Reception 
11:30 - 1:00: Panel #1: Exploring Alternative Practices 
1:00 - 2:00: Boxed Lunches and Breakout Sessions 
2:00 - 3:30: Panel #2: Exploring Alternative Resources
3:30-4:30: Break Out Sessions 
4:30 - 5:00 :  Closing Statements
5:00 : AU MFA Reception
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Alper Initiative for Washington Art Space, American University Museum at Katzen Art Center

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