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National Parks Culture: Art, Placemaking, and Belonging
May 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Although the National Park Service (NPS) is often thought of as a straightforward preservation agency, it is also a cultural institution that has fundamentally shaped the relationship between national identity, memory, and land in the United States.
Hosted by the George Wright Society (https://www.georgewrightsociety.org), this webinar gathers together artists, NPS staff, and scholars to discuss the vital role that art and visual culture play in place-making.
Topics include how photography, murals, screen printed posters, and even printed fabrics engage(d) viewers; and how art has forged a sense of belonging for some, while excluding others.
This webinar celebrates the recent publication of a special issue of the College Art Association’s Art Journal dedicated to the National Parks. Visit this link to read the issue in full: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rcaj20/83/4?nav=tocList.
Moderators: Dr. Monica C. Bravo, Assistant professor in the Department of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University Dr. Emma Silverman, Independent Scholar and Head Curator for California State Parks in the Capital District (Sacramento region) Closed captioning will be provided. Please contact Eleanor Mahoney (emahoney@usaconservation.org) with questions or accessibility requests. The webinar is 90 minutes, from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET.
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