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artDISCOURSE Series (2021)
The artDISCOURSE Series extends throughout the week of Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week and is integral in connecting all of the art & culture related activities taking place during the week. It will feature a week-long series of discussions and provocative discourse with artists, curators, and professionals on the current issues that engage them on a global and local community basis. artDISCOURSE Programming is FREE to the public with ticket reservation RSVP. |
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JANUARY 16
Location: Virtual
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
The Ability of Art
Speaker: Meaghan Richter I am the most amazing, unique, creative being you will ever have the pleasure of knowing. I have escaped a cult, survived cancer and I am a super mom of two. After having brain surgery and my third spine surgery, everything in my life changed. I had to come to grips with my new limitations and I found working with vinyl and canvas was a great mental and physical outlet as well as a great way to bring smiles to others faces. Art is not only something I love to do, but truly something I need to do to be the person I am.
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JANUARY 17
Location: Virtual
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Making Art, Showing Art, Seeing Art
Speaker: Elle Schorr Elle Schorr, urban photographer / artist, organizer of Art Salons at the Armory Art Center, and curator, links her growth to the many opportunities offered by local non-profit and other organizations. These organizations meet a huge need by so many creative people to show their work, gain recognition and validation for what they do, meet other artists, attract gallery owners, and sell their work.
She asks six questions: What does it mean to be an artist? Why do we make art? Why do we want to see it? Why do we show it? Why is it important to have art in our communities, and give opportunities to artists to show what we are doing? What is the value of art? Schorr will show many of her own multiple perspective / single exposure photographs, and will talk about some of the non-profit organizations where she’s shown her work, curated exhibitions, and organized Art Salons. You can learn more about Elle here: www.elleschorrphotography.com https://www.facebook.com/elle.schorr/ https://www.instagram.com/elleschorr/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-schorr-07031135/ |
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JANUARY 18
Location: Virtual
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
The Fine Line between Unified Style and Variety
Speaker: Brad Smith Artists are often instructed to develop their unique, singular "style". This notion can sometimes deter exploring other styles techniques, and compositions. What is the fine line between exploration and unification? Can one's creativity be thwarted by continually remaining in his or her own style? This presentation addresses these questions and explores the potential impacts on the artist.
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JANUARY 18
Location: Virtual
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Art Legacy / Next Level
Speaker: Lori Pratico Artist, Girl Noticed Founder, and Nonprofit leader Lori Pratico recently co-authored a book titled "The Nonprofit Legacy". It is a compilation of 14 award winning Nonprofit Executives sharing their journeys to leave a legacy of service. My chapter entitled "Girl Noticed' tells my story of how I turned my art into activism, and began my nonprofit as well as the many hurdles I had to climb over to achieve success. Whether you are currently a community leader, art activist or thinking about developing a nonprofit or community focused initiative, the strategies, tips and tools within each co-authors chapter gives you a blueprint for achieving next level success. Art Legacy/ Next Level focuses on taking your ideas to the next level by using some of the very methods outlined in the book. As an interactive experience, participants will share goals and challenges and be led through the process of getting to the next level, and leaving their legacy.
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JANUARY 19
Location: ZOOM TBD
Address: ZOOM TBD Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Let LOVE Guide Your Way: Why Kindness is necessary in our culture
Speaker: Lloyd Goradesky "Kindness is Necessary" is a discussion about how public art overlaps the messages of our culture. Goradesky uses his current project, 'Let LOVE Guide Your Way' as an example to teach and to share an important message with community.
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JANUARY 20
Location: Video Conference
Address: TBD Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
The Fine Art of Social Seduction
Speaker: Taryn Nicoll (Chief Curator, The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery) It's the power of art, but not as you know it! We can all agree that art has the ability to communicate, elevate and inspire - but did you know that the power of art has been recognized and harnessed by the CIA, public relations firms, and governments of nations throughout the world? Curator Taryn Nicoll reveals little-known chronicles of art as social allegory, cultural conduit and political weapon.
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JANUARY 20-21
Location: Video Conference
Address: TBD Cost: FREE Time: 7:00pm |
Understanding the Importance of Filmmaking in Florida
Speaker(s): Sandy Lighterman, John Lux, Rory Lee, Jennelle Jordan For the first time the Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week will feature film in the series of events that will be happening January 16-24, 2021.
As a filmmaker it is imperative that you know and understand the world and the people who surround you. It is crucial you know trends, resources and how to utilize these things to your advantage. It takes money, talent, time, scripts, permits, equipment, staffing, locations, crew and the passion and perseverance to see a project through to the end. Hosted by M. Denise Simmons, an award-winning, Haitian-American, filmmaker and the female powerhouse behind MD Simmons Productions, a forward-thinking production company based in South Florida. With more than 15 years of experience and excellence, her team works relentlessly to educate, entertain and transform viewers. Her projects include “Agape” which was inspired by the hit movie, “If Beale Street Could Talk,” "Mirrors" a PSA for the #MeToo movement and the recent winner of Best Documentary Feature Film in the 2019 Urban Film Festival,"#BeforeYouShoot." Denise is currently working on a documentary entitled, “Rolle of an Icon: The Life and Legacy of Esther Rolle.” Recently recognized as one of South Florida’s "Most Influential and Prominent Black Women in Business and Industry," M. Denise Simmons is a change-maker who is determined to revolutionize her community and the entertainment industry. She is also a proud member of Film Florida, a non-profit marketing and legislative support association for the entertainment industry and Women In Film & TV Florida (WIFT-FL). Insightful conversations with some of Florida's industry leaders in film:
January 20: Game Changers in Film, January 21: Get to know WIFT-FL |
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JANUARY 21
Location: Video Conference
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Intersectionality:Artist and Curator Roles in Social Justice Work
Speaker: Rolando Barrero Curatorial concerns when creating or presenting artworks anchored within the context of Social Justice. Schisms among artists themselves and in relation to curator, presenting organization, gallery, and/or museum.
Rolando Chang Barrero, artist, independent curator, and owner of The Box Gallery who has recently been awarded the Cultural Council for the Palm Beaches Muse Award for Cultural Leadership will talk about his work as an artist, arts organizer, and as curator of exhibitions that focus on social justice. Understanding how aspects of the artist and/or curator's social and political identities combine to create different modes of discrimination, particularly when gender, sex, race, class, sexuality, religion, inform the work of an artist. Photo: West Palm Beach Magazine, Pedro Penalver |
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JANUARY 21
Location: Video Conference
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Artist Talk with Hunt Slonem
Speaker: Hunt Slonem RSVP for a Special - One Night Only - Artist Talk with Hunt Slonem, Exclusively Presented by NEW RIVER FINE ART during the 2021 FORT LAUDERDALE ART & DESIGN WEEK.
Join Hunt Slonem as he discusses the inspirations and insights behind the new HUNT SLONEM COLLECTION premiering at NEW RIVER FINE ART on Jan. 22, 2021 in "Through the Looking Glass" exhibition that includes the worldwide debut of Glass Bunny Salon Busts, Neon Sculptures, Glow Boxes, Unique Blown Glass Bunnies, Bronze Sculptures, and so much more. Moderated by Lisa Burgess, President of New River Fine Art. Q & A to Follow |
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JANUARY 18 - 22
Location: Video Conference
Address: TBD Cost: FREE Time: 11:30am |
Lunchtime ArtTalks
Speakers: Carrington Ware, Jen Clay, Mindy Shrago, Sri Prabha, Francie Bishop Good In conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week we will be presenting “Lunchtime ArtTalks” with 2020 Florida Biennial artists based in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. The artists will speak of their work currently on view in the 2020 Florida Biennial: NOW is the time/the time is NOW curated by Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon.
Each talk will be presented Live on The Art and Culture Center / Hollywood Facebook Page starting Monday, January 18 – Friday, January 22 at 11:30am.
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JANUARY 22
Location: Virtual
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Public Art- An Agent of Change for Poverty and Mobility
Speakers: Julia Kushner, Maxence Doytier, Nate Dee, Jennifer Saint Louis What: A discussion highlighting art as a powerful agent of change in the narrative of poverty and mobility.
How: We will be discussing Twenty6North's recent partnership with Broward College in promoting their Broward UP program with the arts. Twenty6North is curating 6 murals within Broward County to excite and inspire the residents to pursue their Unlimited Potential. Nate Dee just wrapped up the pilot mural with Broward College's partner, HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth). We will share how this mural developed in collaboration with the Broward community, capturing the visions and ideas of the residents about their hopes and values. Why: Our goal is to continue to push public art as a necessity to bring value to the cultural, aesthetic, and economic vitality of the community. Speaker(s): Julia Kushner: Twenty6North Art Curator @juliakushnerartworld Maxence Doytier: Twenty6North Creative Director @rundreadrun Nate Dee: Artist/Muralist @miaminate Jennifer Saint Louis: District Director, Broward UP Commission & Community Impact, Broward College |
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JANUARY 22
Location: Virtual
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Capturing conscious wealth: Photography that excites the imagination
Speaker: Giano Currie Conscious wealth to me as a photographer means capturing an image that leaves room for my viewer to imagine, question, and find themselves.
Join Giano Currie as he presents a case for why photography is considered art with an intro to his work and his new series entitled "Exploring the Human body (The Muse)" accompanies with Historical Documentation. He will also discuss innovation in photography and what he has planned for 2021! |
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JANUARY 23
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Women in XR: An inside look into the worlds of VR art innovation
Speaker(s): LUVRworldwide (local to South Florida), Mindbender Art (Telluride, Colorado) Moderator: Stephen Rodan (Australia) Take a deep dive into the world of Virtual Reality art! Meet two women pioneers who are paving the way for the exploration of VR art and community-based collaboration. LUVRworldwide and Mindbender Art will be giving you an inside look into their projects and initiatives. This talk is moderated by Stephen Rodan, founder of CHARM & The Beyond Coral Foundation in Tulum, Mexico who uses VR to raise awareness about the issues plaguing our reefs.
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JANUARY 23
Location: Video Conference
Address: TBD Cost: FREE Time: 12:00pm |
The story behind "Thrive" and monumental public installations
Speakers: Daniel Popper (South Africa) Join Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week co-founder Evan Snow for a talk with South African artist Daniel Popper, known globally for his larger-than-life sculptures, and spectacular public art installations. From Cape Town, South Africa, Daniel has travelled the globe creating an array of sculptures , installations and stages. Daniel specializes in Interactive art, Public art , stage design, installation art, and interior design.
His most recent work entitled "Thrive" was installed at Society Las Olas (Fort Lauderdale) and has become one of the most instagramable pieces of public art in Broward County. He will talk about the inspiration for this particular piece and his overall body of work. |
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JANUARY 23
Location: Video Conference
Address: TBD Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm |
Let’s Face It – mission-inspired art designed to strengthen our community
Speaker(s): Atomik, Apia, Mario Ruschel Burgoa, Flavio Galvan, Amy Evans, Elsa Blanco-Bridgen and Flavia Aliberti. Conversations about the Kids in Distress Project "Let's Face It" and the local artists that volunteered their time and talent to make the limited-edition face masks.
The “Let’s Face It” campaign presented by JM Family Enterprises, Inc. will shed light on the increasing crises faced by South Florida children and families. 100% of the funds raised through the limited edition face masks will directly benefit children and families served. |
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JANUARY 24
Location: Video Conference
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 3:00pm |
Artistically Crafted Artificial Reef Design (Current & Future)
Speakers: Chris O'hare, Daniel Dugan, Shelby Thomas Moderator: Evan Snow As our worlds coral reefs continue to die at alarming rates, the power of art is being used not only to raise awareness about the issues plaguing our reefs - but is also being used to provide solutions through artistically crafted design. Find out more during this Eco-Art panel discussion from the artists, scientists, and reef builders who are working in collaboration through the Ocean Rescue Alliance to create revolutionary artificial reefs that provide numerous environmental & economical benefits.
About Speakers & Moderator: - Chris O'hare - Reef Builder, Artist, Architect - Daniel Dugan - Internationally Acclaimed Artist - Shelby Thomas - Scientist, Dive Master, Director Of Research/COO Moderator: Evan Snow - Arts Advocate, Creative Entrepreneur, Executive Director of 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project + Ocean Rescue Alliance |
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JANUARY 24
Location: Video Conference
Address: Virtual Cost: FREE Time: 4:30pm |
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Speaker: Suzanne Barton Underwater Artist Suzanne Barton shares how stepping out of your comfort zone could be the one thing that catapults your evolution as an artist and you artistic career. Suzanne will encourage you through her own journey to
-Follow your passion - Step out - And give back to your community While illustrating how Art is a Verb! |