| APRIL 9-12, 16-17, 25-26 |
| LYNNE TILLMAN AND THE STATE OF ARTS AND CULTURAL CRITICISM
Reading & Lecture Thurs., April 9th (Opening Night!) | 5-6:30PM | MOCAD – Cafe Novelist, short story writer, cultural critic, and former 2010 KAID panelist Lynne Tillman will read from her book What Would Lynne Tillman Do? Tillman’s reading and lecture will be followed by a Q&A, book signing and reception. Reservations suggested.
WHY THE ARTS MATTER: A CONVERSATION ON ART, ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY Public Conversation Sat., April 18th | 1:30-2:30PM | Charles H. Wright Museum – GM Theatre Art X Detroit welcomes Jane Chu, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, for a public conversation with The Kresge Foundation President & CEO Rip Rapson. Moderated by Juanita Moore (President & CEO, Charles H. Wright Museum), Jane and Rip will discuss why the arts matter and the critical role arts, culture, and creativity play in restoring and animating communities across the country, including Detroit.
THE ART OF FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Panel Discussion Sat., April 25th | 12-2PM | MOCAD – Cafe This panel will explore what food sovereignty is, why it matters, and the creative and artistic ways that urban farmers in Detroit are cultivating a more food sovereign city.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please call (313) 420-6000 or visit artxdetroit.com.
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