Biennial of the Americas Clínica #3 - Art: An Empathy Movement

McNichols Building

09/25/2019 · 2:00PM

Art has the unique propensity to shed light on hidden truths and open our eyes to foreign perspectives that we would be otherwise incapable of seeing. 

Join us as we explore how artists are employing the transformative power of art to cultivate empathy and encourage civil discourse. The artistic works of our panelists Adriana Ramírez and Carlos Martiel will be featured during the #BOTA19 Festival. 

Speakers:
Marisa Caichiolo, Argentina, Building Bridges Art Exchange 
Carlos Martiel, Cuba, Artist
Adriana Ramírez, Colombia, Artist 
Karleen Gardner, USA, Minneapolis Institute of Art 

Moderator:
Bobby LeFebre

Headline Sponsor:
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

This clínica workshop is a part of the Biennial of the Americas 2019 Festival, an international event of ideas, art and culture that assembles dynamic leaders to identify unique opportunities and solutions to shared challenges across the Americas. 

The 2019 theme, “Empathy in Action,” will showcase the people and ideas across North and South America that are moving beyond divisions to build solutions to important issues. 

Learn more at biennialoftheamericas.org

This is a free event. Please RSVP.

Event Times

  • Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:00 PM Add to cal