Good morning Tulsa friends,
In the interest of communicating about upcoming events available to us for free through the Tessitura Network, my intention is to start sharing a digest of upcoming calendar items here every Monday.
For the week of July 20th, 2020, the following events may be of interest to you:
Monday, July 20th
The world is listening and responding to social injustice across America and the Black Lives Matter movement. Last month we gathered via Virtual Open Space Discussions to discuss how we, as arts and culture professionals, can support the change that needs to happen in our organizations and in the field.
Please join us as we continue these conversations in another round of Virtual Open Space Discussions. Bring your questions and engage in meaningful discussions with your peers around our theme “Anti-Racism and the Arts and Cultural Sector: A Moment for Response and Ideas, Continued.” This event is open to anyone in the community. Due to the nature of this session's format, the event will not be recorded.
Tuesday, July 21st
A 5-alarm fire, “Kung-flu,” Anti-Asian American racism, and Black Lives Matter have been unprecedented and major triggers in 2020, the Year of the Metal Rat on the Chinese zodiac calendar, for the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA). These triggers have catalyzed a renewed resolve for MOCA as it reflects on 40 years of conscience within its contribution to the American narrative. Why are Asian Americans viewed as perpetual foreigners? Where do “yellow” people fall in America’s mosaic? What does true allyship look like? How do you tell the stories of a complex history when the American proclivity is to generalize, stereotype, and homogenize? In this talk, Nancy will share thoughts on equity in arts funding, the sustainability of small but vital cultural institutions, and volatility on the road to conscience.
Nancy Yao Maasbach is President of the Museum of Chinese in America.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Thursday, July 23rd
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In reaction to shifts in the world, organizations have been charged with finding ways to adapt. How has your organization “invented” new programs and processes, tested them, and iterated? Join us for a conversation with your peers and colleagues. Due to the event's format, this session will not be recorded.
Thank you,
Brian