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May 3, 2022 conversationLatino Heritage and the Influence on American Art and CulturePrepare for Cinco de Mayo with an exploration of how naming and identity impact art and culture.
Panelists: Sesó Marentes (multi-disciplinary artist) and Michael Nuñ
ez (musician)February 3, 2022 conversationBLM Today and Tomorrow: Pain and Healing through ArtA look back (and forward) on how the arts give way to communication and healing. The expression of remembrance through visual art, dance, music, and words. Panelists include
Cadex Herrera,
Emmett Phillips, and
Jill Wells.
November 11, 2021 conversationKate Hightshoe and
Kelly Montijo Fink led an open dialogue from the American Indian perspective about cultural equity regarding American Indian art, and the influence of American Indian culture on American art.
May 26, 2021 conversationIn celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our May conversation included topics of positive/negative stereotypes, the "model minority" and breaking the "bamboo ceiling." Panelists includes Clarence Padilla (educator and Des Moines Symphony Member), Christine Her (Executive Director of Art Force Iowa), and Pragnya Yogesh (owner of Indian Dance Academy and CultureAll ambassador)– facilitated by Kate Hightshoe.
February 11, 2021 conversationThanks to those who joined us on for a conversation in celebration of Black History Month:
Transforming Barriers into Opportunities. Expert panel included local community creative and educator Emmett Phillips , artist
H.C. Porter, and Des Moines Symphony member, Jason Wells. This conversation will be facilitated by Kate Hightshoe.
December 17, 2020 conversationExpert panel included Executive Director of the Des Moines Art Festival, Stephen King, Executive Director of
BRAVO Greater Des Moines, Sally Dix, and Des Moines
Artist INC facilitator Beau Kenyon and Dr. A'ndrea Wilson; facilitated by Kate Hightshoe.