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<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">We are organizing a major gathering of artists, filmmakers, writers, & performers alongside leaders, activists, & elected officials for two days of dynamic & thought-provoking programming. The Brooklyn Conference explores the intersections of art & social justice, shining a light on what unites & separates us as a nation, & in hopes of inspiring a more connected, civic, & empathetic world. Join us for some creative thinking about social change.</H2>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Earlybird tickets</STRONG> are available until September 18 (45$115).</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN><STRONG>Student & artist discounts</STRONG> ($25 - $85) are available by emailing</SPAN><A HREF="mailto:tickets@brooklynmuseum.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">tickets@brooklynmuseum.org</A>. Limited number tickets available.A Networking Boxed Lunch is available for $19 dollars a day.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Kick off the conference Thursday with artist Judy Chicago & the opening of the exhibition <I>Roots of "The Dinner Party": History in the Making</I>. The evening features a conversation with Amanda de Cadenet & a reception starting at 5pm with the talk at 7pm.</STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Friday includes a full day of programming & networking from 9 am - 6 pm, followed by a cocktail reception from 6 pm - 8 pm.</STRONG></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG></STRONG><STRONG>Speakers include:</STRONG></P>
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<LI> <STRONG>Keynote</STRONG>: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D New York)</LI>
<LI> Charles Blow, op-ed columnist, <I>The New York Times</I></LI>
<LI> Tania Bruguera, artist</LI>
<LI> Bob Bland, co-founder, Womens March on Washington</LI>
<LI> Murad Awawdeh, Director of Political Engagement, New York Immigration Coalition</LI>
<LI> Deborah Berke, architect; Dean, Yale School of Architecture</LI>
<LI> Rashida Bumbray, curator, choreographer</LI>
<LI> Amanda de Cadenet, photographer, producer; creator of The Conversation, on Lifetime</LI>
<LI> Katie Capiello, teacher, writer, director</LI>
<LI> Judy Chicago, artist</LI>
<LI> Sarah Sophie Flicker, performer, activist</LI>
<LI> Jodi Archambault Gillette, President Barack Obamas special assistant for Native American affairs</LI>
<LI> Ebony Noelle Golden, founder, Bettys Daughter Arts Collective</LI>
<LI> Sally Kohn, political commentator, CNN</LI>
<LI> Shaun Leonardo, artist</LI>
<LI> Paola Mendoza, filmmaker, activist</LI>
<LI> Carmen Papalia, artist</LI>
<LI> <SPAN>Claudia Rankine</SPAN>, writer</LI>
<LI> Laurie Jo Reynolds, artist</LI>
<LI> Linda Sarsour, co-founder, Womens March on Washington</LI>
<LI> Alvin Starks, Open Society Foundation</LI>
<LI> Neera Tanden, President, Center for American Progress</LI>
<LI> Hank Willis Thomas, artist</LI>
<LI> Roberta Uno, theater director; founder, ArtChange US: Art in a Changing America</LI>
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<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>The final day of the conference includes a full day of workshops & film screenings from 10 am - 5 pm, followed by an evening reception.</STRONG></P>
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<LI> Mirror/Echo/Tilt: Performance Workshop Led by Shaun Leonardo</LI>
<LI> Protest Poster Workshop: Hosted by Amplifier</LI>
<LI> The Womens March Presents "The Resistance Revival" Workshop</LI>
<LI><I> Open Access</I>: A Demonstration by Carmen Papalia</LI>
<LI> Staging Change: The Fusion of Theater Arts & Activism by Katie Cappiello</LI>
<LI> Teen Photography Workshop: Hosted by GirlGaze (free)</LI>
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