Please join SMFA, the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR), and Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) at a spring event featuring thought-provoking, interdisciplinary discussions around the ideas that shape the arts and contemporary society and inform the prestigious work of SMFA faculty.
Beginning with a morning talk by keynote speaker and SMFA alum Daniela Rivera, the day includes a curated panel discussion responding to Rivera’s talk, afternoon roundtable conversations, “Provocations and Conversations” open to everyone, as well as demonstrations, student-led work, performances, and engaging exhibits inspired by the themes of Rivera’s work. The day will culminate in a reception and ‘In a Nutshell’ speed talks – see below for your chance to join!
“Provocations and Conversations”: open interactive discussions that will explore 3 current ideas of contemporary significance, facilitated by Tufts faculty and student leaders:
- Materiality characterizes the quality of being composed of “matter,” broadly defined. Why do artists choose certain materials to use, and how does that inform the significance of their work? In science, particular materials are chosen for the inherent qualities to attain a result—how is this considered when artists choose materials?
- Sound, another type of “material,” is generally understood as vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard by the ear. How, and why, are sounds produced and manipulated, both in art and science?
- Risk refers to the uncertainty about the effects and/or implications with respect to something we value: health, well-being, the environment, or even life and death. In individual practices, how do you ameliorate possible dangerous or undesirable negative consequences?
“In a Nutshell” – lightning talks: Engage with creative thinkers across disciplines to cross-pollinate ideas, find community, and have fun in an open environment! Open to all Tufts faculty, staff, and students and experienced undergrads.
More Information: Arts and Society: Dialogues
