Celebrate Creative Growth’s 50th Anniversary at our 5th Annual Creating Community Symposium, from May 20-23, 2024. This four-day event taking place in CREATIVE GROWTH’S HOMETOWN OF Oakland and at SFMOMA in San Francisco will offer inspiring, educational, and connective experiences.
Join us to honor fifty years of art and advocacy for artists with disabilities. Be part of the conversation that will drive the future of art and inclusion.
Register now aS SPACE IS LIMITED.
STAY TUNED FOR DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAMMING:
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear a keynote speech by curator and disability art activist Amanda Cachia, enjoy a fireside chat with contemporary artist and disability scholar Katherine Sherwood and participate in discussions led by the SFMOMA curatorial team.
High-level programming will include topics such as:
Engaging Families and Caregivers in our work
Social Media Strategies and Methodologies
Facilitation and Studio Practice
Continued Discussion: Forming a National Support Network
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5:30PM - 8PM: Join us for an intimate evening at the Opening Night Dinner for Creative Growth's 5th Annual Creating Community Symposium at Creative Growth Art Center, 355 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
Space is limited. Please email symposium@creativegrowth.org to confirm your attendance.
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Day one of symposium programming. Location and Details forthcoming.
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Day two of symposium programming. Location and details forthcoming.
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9am -12noon: Free morning to explore our sister studios, Creativity Explored and NIAD. Stay tuned for details to organize these visits.
1pm - 7pm: Program as follows:
1pm: Meet at SFMOMA, 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
Explore SFMOMA, Experience “Creative Growth: The House That Art Built”
4pm:
“Beyond I wanna go” film screening - a documentary by filmmaker Cheryl Dunn commemorating 10 years of Creative Growth fashion.
5pm
Amanda Cachia's keynote lecture will focus on the intersection of Disability Art and Representation in art museums. In her first book, Cachia argues that while contemporary disabled artists are shifting towards creating artworks that prioritize accessibility—emphasizing translation, sensory experiences, and interaction—representation of disability remains vital. This is evident in its inclusion in museum exhibitions, collections, and diversity efforts, as well as in consultations with disabled communities. The talk highlights the importance of both the visibility and political implications of disability in art and discusses Cachia's collaboration with Creative Growth Art Center and SFMOMA. This partnership has led to significant acquisitions and events showcasing the work of disabled artists, underscoring the ongoing challenge of underrepresentation in the art world.
BREAK
6:15pm
Contemporary artist and disability scholar Katherine Sherwood will moderate a discussion with SFMOMA curators Jenny Gheith and Nancy Lim, and independent curator Fran Osborne. They will explore the challenges and opportunities in creating exhibition strategies that enhance access and inclusion for artists with disabilities.
Top Row: Amanda Cachia and SFMOMA curator Nancy Lim; Bottom Row: Katherine Sherwood and SFMOMA curator Jenny Gheith
HOTEL AND TRANSPORT 411
We’ve reserved a room block and discounted rate at Kissel Uptown Oakland. Kissel Uptown is a convenient, two-minute walk to Creative Growth Art Center and our symposium meeting space.
2455 Broadway, Oakland, California 94612 United States
Availability is limited, we encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible.
Transport: We recommend BART to get to and from our meetings at SFMOMA if staying in Oakland. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have regarding getting around!
Contact: Please let us know if you have any questions at symposium@creativegrowth.org.
