Monumental Changes: History and Power in Public Art Panel Discussion

2432 Conservatory Drive,Indianapolis IN 46203

05 November, 2021

Description

Explore the role of power and memory in public art in Garfield Park with a panel discussion, part of the Spirit & Place Festival. Explore the role of power and memory in public art. Learn about the history, controversy, and recent removal of a Confederate monument in Garfield Park and envision an equitable future for the site through this exhibition and panel discussion featuring Dr. Paul Mullins, Jordan Ryan, and Danicia Monét, part of the Spirit & Place Festival. The exhibition will include historical information about the Confederate monument in Garfield Park as well as examination of the role of monuments as public art – and the power of public art in (re)shaping memory. Both the exhibit and panel discussion will invite the public to envision a more equitable future for the site, including an interactive VR component guided by the 3D/VR Initiative at University Library—IUPUI. The exhibit will be up from Nov. 5-17 and available for viewing from 10 AM-5 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. This event is part of the Spirit & Place Festival. Enjoy beer and wine at our cash bar hosted by Garfield Brewery during this event. A partnership between Garfield Park Arts Center and students at IU School of Liberal Arts Museum Studies Program at IUPUI, and Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI. About Spirit & Place The Spirit & Place Festival (Nov. 4-14) celebrates the powerful role the arts, humanities, and religion play in community life and is housed in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. Learn more at spiritandplace.org. COVID-19 Statement Due to COVID-19, all events are subject to change and registration will be required. This event will take place indoors and capacity is limited. Registered attendees will receive email updates prior to the event. Attendees showing symptoms of any illness should remain at home. At the event, all attendees are recommended to wear masks and practice social distancing, and we will have sanitizer available.