‘Race Unwrapped’ Season 5 (Un)Wrap Party: Art as Activism
About this Event
Sometimes protest means carrying a sign in the street. But sometimes it means writing a song, performing a poem, or even knitting a hat. Art has the power to go beyond personal self-expression, to comment on the political and social conditions we can’t be silent about.
Join us to celebrate the end of another season of Race Unwrapped! This podcast, from Louisville Public Media, unwraps the ways race affects our lives, whether we’re thinking about it or not. We spent Season 5 exploring the intersection of art and activism, and how creators use their art to make the world better.
We’ll start with a conversation between Race Unwrapped host and playwright Michelle Tyrene Johnson and Louisville poet and artist Lance G. Newman II (Mr. SpreadLove). They’ll talk about how they see the role of their own work in fostering social change, and reflect on the artists of color who shared their stories on the podcast this season.
You’ll be empowered to create your own art with guidance from KMAC staff, no experience necessary! We’ll ask you to think about the future you’d like to see in Louisville, and how we can build it together. After the conversation, we’ll be collecting audio and video of the art pieces you created, to combine and share them in a community archive.
Mr. SpreadLove will conclude the afternoon with KMAC’s monthly poetry slam, and the theme this time is, I Will. Poets are invited to explore their visions for the future, and how we get there from here.
This event is free, art supplies will be provided, and all ages are welcome. Space in the gallery is limited, so reserve your spot today and spend an afternoon with us centering creativity and unlocking your own creative potential. Because when the systems we live under try to marginalize us, art reminds us: as long as you can create, you are not powerless.
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