Opening Plenary: Contemporary Artists, Social Content, and Public Engagement

This session will highlight the evolving work of artists and creatives of color in furtherance of social change and public engagement, including strategies and initiatives that advance creative economy innovations and new possibilities in civic activism affecting BIPOC people and communities.

With Michael Aghahowa, Artist-Activist, RAW Artworks; Salamishah Tillet, Founder, New Arts Justice Initiative, Express Newark; Charisse Pearlina Weston, Artist; Jordan Weber, Artist-Activist and will be moderator by Jessica Lynne, Founding Editor, ARTS.BLACK.