Irony, Wonder, Allusion: Evaluating Social Practice (Omaha) | The Ashton

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Join Amplify for their next in-person panel discussion, "Irony, Wonder, Allusion: Evaluating Social Practice," on September 27th at The Ashton in Omaha. This thought-provoking event aims to explore the significance of socially and politically engaged artwork in a culture that often prioritizes profit and commodity. The panelists, Annika Johnson, Diana Martinez, and Alajia McKizia, along with moderator Jared Packard, will delve into how artists, arts organizations, and philanthropy can support projects that seek meaningful change through community care and relationship-building. By embracing uncertainty and acknowledging the challenges inherent in socially and politically engaged work, the panelists will discuss how critical and evaluative frameworks can evolve. This event is open to all and free of charge, but RSVP is required. Face masks are optional but welcomed. Before the discussion, visit the Alternate Currents blog to familiarize yourself with the topic. Amplify Arts, a nonprofit organization, supports artists who shape our city and propose innovative solutions to collective challenges. Their programs, such as Artist Grants, Alternate Currents, and Generator Grants, provide funding, collaboration opportunities, and physical spaces for artists to manifest their projects and create artist-led change. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in critical discourse around national and international issues in the arts.