Joyy Norris on Black representation within American Media

1171 Central Street,Evanston IL 60201

23 June, 2022

Description

This conversational presentation focuses on the history of Black representation within American media with Joyy Norris. This conversational presentation focuses on the history of Black representation within American media. What it took to make the gains achieved, the continued narrative shift to get to this modern shelf and possibilities of expanding into the infinite future, unapologetically. Free and open to the public. Bio Joyy Norris is a Chicago born and reared writer, film programmer and filmmaker. Her work is significantly influenced by her identity as a Black American woman invested in discovering solutions to the issues that plague society through art and conversation. She finds value in these pursuits through the dynamic and effective form of documentary film. Bringing together stories of heritage, personal enrichment and surmounted hardships to social spheres through an agency-driven lens, defines her as a creative. Kicking off the Evanston Made 2022 exhibit series, is the BIPOC Members Group Show at Evanston Art Center, featuring contemporary art works created by Evanston Made’s BIPOC Members. BIPOC members of Evanston Made identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color. Curated by Artist and Community Activist Fran Joy with Advisory Council members Indira Johnson, Laurice Bell, Anne Wolff and Lisa Degliantoni, the group show will be on exhibit June 3- 30, and will host free public programming throughout June. The public is invited to the opening reception Friday, June 3, 5-8p. Evanston Made is a membership-based 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization in Evanston, IL. with a mission to connect artists and artisans to art enthusiasts and also to provide community and professional development to our members to further their careers. Membership is open to artists, artisans, makers who make everything from art to clothes to music. We also welcome members who are art lovers and patrons who want to help us carry out our mission. Learn more at evanstonmade.org EIN# 84-3971750