Symposium: Spirit in the Land

Symposium: Spirit in the Land
Thursday, April 25
1–8pm

Join us to celebrate Earth Month and Spirit in the Land, our recently opened exhibition, with exhibition artists, Miami-based ecologically focused organizations, and Miami-based artists. The afternoon will feature panels “Artists as Environmental Stewards” and “Ecological Awareness and Action in South Florida,” along with curator-led exhibition tours by PAMM Associate Curator Jennifer Inacio. The evening will conclude with a special live set by Brother Dan and coral mapping projections by Coral Morphologic to accompany happy hour.
     

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Schedule

1–1:10pm
Welcome by Marie Vickles

1:10–1:20pm
Introduction to Spirit in the Land by Jennifer Inacio

1:20–2:35pm
Artists as Environmental Stewards
“Artists as Environmental Stewards” features Tamika Galanis, Andrea Chung, and Sheldon Scott, moderated by Cornelius Tulloch. The panel will detail how artists from the exhibition reclaim and revitalize our understanding of nature through their lenses and how artists participate in and aid their ecological communities.

2:35–2:50pm
Local Interlude: Diana Eusebio

10-minute Break

3–4:15pm
Ecological Awareness and Action in South Florida
“Ecological Awareness and Action in South Florida” features Kate Fleming of Bridge Initiative, Dr. Steve Davis of The Everglades Foundation, Sister Robin Merrill of Love the Everglades Movement, and Dr. Liv Williamson of Revive & Restore, moderated by Xavier Cortada. Each will share how some of South Florida’s leading ecological and artistic organizations are spreading awareness and making positive change.

4:15–4:50pm
Local Interlude: Lauren Shapiro & Dr. Shireen Rahimi

4:35–4:45pm
Screening: Letters from the Age of Ecocide by Dr. Shireen Rahimi

4:50–5pm
Closing remarks

5pm and 6pm
Curator-led tour of Spirit in the Land with Jennifer Inacio

5–8pm
Happy hour and celebration featuring coral mapping projections by Coral Morphologic accompanied by a live set by Brother Dan. Local eco-conscious organizations, including bonnee, will be set up on the terrace in conjunction with happy hour.

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