The Creative Life Symposium

The Creative Life Symposium

Bringing critical conversations to the Dayton region on creativity, artists, and community impact

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Location: 1725 E David Rd, Kettering, OH 45440 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sat, Oct 27 2018)
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Cost: FREE

The Creative Life Symposium

Bringing critical conversations to the Dayton region on creativity, artists, and community impact

Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 2018

A Conversation with Sharon Louden and Steven Matijcio 

Friday, October 26, 2018, 6-7 PM 

The Modern College of Design, 1725 E David Rd, Kettering, OH 45440 

A guided conversation between Steven Matijicio, Chief Curator, Contemporary Art Center Cincinnati, and Sharon Louden, artist, educator, activist and author of “The Artist as Culture Producer: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life.” 

Creative Life Panel Discussions 

Saturday, October 27, 2018 

Dayton Metro Library, 215 East Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402  

1 – 2:30 PM 

Why Does Creative Culture Matter? 

Featuring a diverse cross-section of professionals from the Southern Ohio region, hear diverse perspectives from developers, community change agents, and more.

• Calcagro Cullen, Executive Director, Wave Pool Arts Center

• Amanda Golden, Co-Founder and Principal, Designing Local

• Kate Bonansinga, Director, School of Art, University of Cincinnati

• Tess Little and Willis Bing Davis, Co-Founders, REACH Across Dayton 

3 – 4:30 PM 

The Creative Life: Challenges and Rewards 

Regional artists share their successes and life experiences in their journey in the creative sector.

• Ashley Jude Jonas, Co-Founder Blue House Gallery, Lecturer University of Dayton

• Nicholaus Arnold, Co-Founder Blue House Gallery, Gallery Coordinator University of Dayton

• Migiwa Orimo, Interdisciplinary Artist

• Rodney Veal, Choreographer and Interdisciplinary Artist

Presented by Rosewood Arts Centre, Dayton Visual Arts Center and Dayton Society of Artists. For more information call Rosewood Arts Centre at (937) 296-0294. 

Rosewood Arts Centre.

Rosewood Arts Centre - Rosewood Arts Center is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts.

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