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.
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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4PM - 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.
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Gallery Tour at Creative Growth Gallery. Please email nadia@creativegrowth.org to confirm you’d like to join.
5:00 PM: Join us for Welcome Drinks in the Creative Growth Gallery to mingle and meet fellow attendees.
6:00 PM: Walk to dinner at Z Cafe, 2735 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612.
*If you still haven’t RSVP’d for the dinner now is the time to do so :) Please email ibby@creativegrowth.org to confirm your attendance if you haven’t already!
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8:30 AM: Breakfast provided at First Presbyterian Church of Oakland
9:00 AM onwards: A series of studio presentations and discussions starting with "Visionary and Voices", followed by workshops and a special session on Deaf Art in America by Fran Flaherty.
*LUNCH PROVIDED!
5:00 PM: optional wind down with drinks at Moxy Oakland, 2225 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94612
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8:30 AM: Breakfast at First Presbyterian Church
9:00 AM: Luis Martinez Roman presents "The Mind is a Museum: How Museums Impact Health and Well Being"
10:15 AM - 4:45 PM: Engage in various sessions including a discussion around Public Art Projects, discussions on leveraging social media, Creative Growth Gallery Update, Creative Growth Family and Caregivers Informational Session, Studio Updates
*LUNCH PROVIDED!
5:00 PM: Drinks at Clio's, 353 Grand Ave. (Note: dinner is not provided this evening, see list of recommended places.)
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9am -12noon: Free morning to explore our sister studios, Creativity Explored and NIAD.
*Studios are accessible by BART or UBER/LYFT:
CREATIVE GROWTH TOURS - PLEASE EMAIL AMY WHITTLESEY to SCHEDULE - amyb@creativegrowth.org
FOR NIAD TOURS AT 10am and 11am PLEASE EMAIL AMANDA EICHNER - exdir@niadart.org
FOR CREATIVITY EXPLORED TOURS AT 10am and 11am. PLEASE EMAIL PAUL MOSHAMMER TO SCHEDULE - paulmoshammer@creativityexplored.org
3:30PM: Meet at SFMOMA
4:00 - 7:00 PM: SFMOMA Program:
4 p.m. | Keynote Lecture
Amanda Cachia will deliver a keynote on the role of disability art in museums, emphasizing its visibility, political impact, and the collaboration between SFMOMA and Creative Growth. Presentation via zoom.
5-6pm: Explore SFMOMA, Experience “Creative Growth: The House That Art Built” Exhibition Walk Thru with Tom di Maria
6 p.m. | Keynote Panel
Jenny Gheith and Nancy Lim, associate curators of painting and sculpture, will discuss the "Creative Growth: The House That Art Built" exhibition. The panel, moderated by Katherine Sherwood, includes Fran Osborne and Fran Flaherty, who will address the challenges and opportunities in creating accessible exhibition strategies 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.
To ensure clarity and ease of transportation during your visit, here are some streamlined commuting recommendations:
For Attendees Staying in San Francisco:
Commuting to Oakland (May 21st & 22nd): We recommend using BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). Board a train destined for Oakland and exit at the 19th Street/Oakland station. This station is conveniently located near both the Creative Growth Art Center and the First Presbyterian Church, our primary meeting spaces.
For Attendees Staying in Oakland:
Commuting to San Francisco (May 23rd): For our Thursday, 5/23 programming, take BART into San Francisco. This is a simple and efficient way to reach our event locations within the city.
We're here to help with any questions you might have about navigating the area or using public transit. Please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance! 415-652-8821.
UPTOWN OAKLAND FOOD + DRINK RECOMMENDATIONS
We are delighted to offer dinner on Monday, May 20th, and drinks and appetizers at Clio’s on Wednesday, May 22nd. For dining options on Tuesday and Thursday, consider our recommended spots in the area below.
