Participate in the artist talk with Ato Ribeiro about his piece “We Face Forward”. Then, reflect with us on what we can learn from the fight for housing justice in Charlotte. From there we will open the conversation on how we as a community can move together from separation to belonging for all.

This dialogue will center around the profound impact of societal unhealthy beliefs on our minds and wellbeing and the voices of both experts and the community will come together to share thoughts on moving forward despite this impact. The evening will include talks with Kamille Mays about her piece “Overwhelmed” and Sachi Rome on her piece “O Take Me to the Water, the Key to Hear Me Dream”.

Are you ready to explore art, enjoy artist talks, and be a part to conversations that lead to a healthier community? Well you are in the right place! Hear from community members who have unpacked the roots of exclusion and erasure in our shared historying of swimming in America including how, why & where it occurred in our city of Charlotte. Then, join the conversation with others in the room.

Join in the conversation Clarence Heyward’s art sparks in a night of art and dialogue at the Brooklyn Collective. The evening will include a presentation by the artist followed by an interactive discussion with other attendees. Participants will imagine our own skin as green screens and explore our experiences of being projected upon, what we project on each other, and how our perceptions manifest in policy–including in Charlotte’s past and present. True to the practice of dialogue (sometimes called the art of listening deeply enough to be changed by what is shared) participants will learn from one another’s experiences and perspectives before considering opportunities for moving beyond our projections.