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Justseeds and AgitArte members to speak at RISD roundtable

WHERE

RISD’s Metcalf Auditorium
Chase Center
20 N Main St.
Providence, RI 02903

When: Wednesday July 24, 3-4:30pm

Where: RISD Metcalf Auditorium, Providence RI

What:  “FREE DOWNLOAD” Roundtable will bring together members of AgitArte and Justseeds for a lively discussion on collaborative socially engaged poster-making today. Artist and AgitArte board member Javier Maldonado-O’Farrill, AgitArte’s Visual Art Director José Hernández Díaz (RISD BFA Illustration), and members of Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative, Erik Ruin, Josh MacPhee, Meredith Stern, and Sanya Hyland will discuss the historic impact that posters have had across the world in supporting civic engagement, empowerment, and bridging movements. Both organizations have been active for over twenty five years and this roundtable marks the first public conversation between members of both groups.

This roundtable is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “FREE DOWNLOAD: Arte Popular Ahora” on view at Empire Street Window AS220 in August 2024.

Event is free but please register online to ensure access through the museum.

 

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