Dialogue Series to Take Closer Look at Creating Anti-Racist Arts Ecosystems

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to ThreeWalls executive director Jeffreen Hayes about her participation in the School of the Art Institute’s new series, Toward an Anti-Racist Art Ecosystem.

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“I think there’s some progress in some places, and I think there’s static progress in other (places), because there isn’t a full understanding, of not just of what it means, but what it means to actually practice it.” - Jeffreen Hayes, one of the panelists participating in the School of the Art Institute’s first Toward an Anti-Racist Art Ecosystem dialogue series, talking about whether progress is being made in combating racism in the local arts community.

ThreeWalls Executive Director Jeffreen Hayes

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is presenting a new dialogue series aimed at exploring the topic of creating an anti-racist ecosystem of art, from the perspectives of formal art and design education, professional development and mentorship, and gallery/auction and museum practices. The three-part series, titled Toward an Anti-Racist Ecosystem, will kick off with a Chicago-focused panel discussion on Wednesday, April 28 12pm - 1:45pm CST. U.S. and international focused panel discussions will take place in fall 2021 and spring 2022, respectively. All three programs are free and open to the public.

You can find more information at Toward an Anti-Racist Art Ecosystem Conference Series | School of the Art Institute of Chicago