Deering Estate, the FIU History Department’s Ecohumanities for Cities in Crisis project, and special partners will co-present “Creative Technologies and the Arts of Resilience in Miami: An Interactive Dialogue” on Saturday, Apr. 22.
This moderated discussion will explore how artists and organizers can use technology, new media, and creative data collection to foster collaboration and education. The discussion will take place in the Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater from 2 to 4 p.m. and will kickoff the Deering Spring Contemporary exhibition opening for “Platform 450.” The event is open free to the public. RSVP is required through Eventbrite. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Deering Spring Contemporary exhibit “Platform 450” presents artworks that use scientific data and new technologies as tools to explore the Deering Estate’s 450-acre natural and historic site.
“Creative Technologies and the Arts of Resilience in Miami” will complement the exhibition through an interactive small-group dialogue format that will engage participants about how technology in the arts can motivate community resilience. Local artists and activists will share their experiences, and participants will join the conversation with featured speakers. This format provides an opportunity to meet and talk with other Miami residents, to explore the roles of both speaker and listener, and offers a space to test new ideas. Directly following the event, the Deering Spring Contemporary exhibit opening of “Platform 450” will take place inside the homes and historic grounds of the Deering Estate from 3:30 to 10 p.m.
Panelists include Kevin Arrow and Barron Sherer of the picture and film archive Obsolete Media Miami (OMM) and Willie Avendano of the Wynwood education lab 01, with moderator Danni Washington of the arts and media-based ocean conservation initiative The Big Blue & You.
“Platform 450” will remain on display through June 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and is free with estate admission.
The Ecohumanities for Cities in Crisis project is funded through a grant from the Humanities in the Public Square Initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
