February 21 - April 14, 2019
“Collective Presence is a hub for creative and cultural activity to address topics related to social, political, and environmental issues of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Through a series of micro-residencies, workshops, and community discussions, invited artists will join DiverseWorks from February 21 – April 14, 2019, to create new work on site and in conversation with each other. Rabéa Ballin (Houston), Rafa Esparza (Los Angeles), Joshua Rios (Chicago) and Awilda Rodríguez Lora (San Juan, Puerto Rico) will each be at DiverseWorks for 10-day micro-residencies. Programs will be presented throughout the run of the project in a community flex space in the gallery with events hosted by community partners Raul Edwards and Reinaldo Costa of Strictly Street Salsa, S Rodriguez and Sara Balabanlilar of Paraspace Books, Lisa E. Harris of Studio Enertia, and Risa Puleo.” This project is organized by DiverseWorks Assistant Curator Ashley DeHoyos.
Opening: February 21, 2019 | 7–9 pm
Film: February 28, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Paraspace Books Film Screening I: Oil on My Mind
Workshop: March 1, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Dance Class: Heritage in Motion: Not So Equal with Raul Orlando Edwards & Reinaldo Costa
Film: March 15, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Paraspace Books Film Screening II: Sofia Cordova
Workshop: March 16, 2019 | 2–4 pm
Workshop: The Politics of Collage with Joshua Rios
Artist talk: March 16, 2019 | 4–6 pm
Artist Talks with Rabéa Ballin and Joshua Rios
Workshop: March 21, 2019 | 6–9 pm
Workshop: Threshold: Deep Listening & Creative Sound with Lisa E. Harris, Studio Enertia
Workshop: March 22, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Dance Class: Heritage in Motion: From the Soul to the Dance Floor with Raul Orlando Edwards & Reinaldo Costa
Film: April 4, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Paraspace Books Film Screening III: Drexciya
Performance: April 6, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Performance Lecture: Heritage in Motion: Salsa—A Tale of Discovery, Blood, Rhythm & Identity with Raul Edwards and Reinaldo Costa
Conversation: April 7, 2019 | 10 am – 6 pm
Brown Artist Retreat: Houston with Risa Puleo & Rafa Esparza
Workshop: April 12, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Dance Class: Heritage in Motion: Que Viva la Salsa! with Raul Orlando Edwards & Reinaldo Costa
Workshop: April 13, 2019 | 10 am – 2 pm
Performance Workshop Part I: Anatomy of Our Land / Anatomia de Nuestra Tierra with Awilda Rodríguez Lora. Pre-registration required.
Workshop: April 14, 2019 | 1–3 pm
Performance Workshop Part II: Anatomy of Our Land / Anatomia de Nuestra Tierra with Awilda Rodriguez Lora. Pre-registration required.
Closing: April 14, 2019 | 4–6 pm
Closing Party and Collective Performance of Anatomy of Our Land / Anatomia de Nuestra Tierra with Awilda Rodríguez Lora
Workshop: March 8, 2019 | 6–8 pm
Sea of Oil: Story Circle Show and Tell with Laura Napier. (Spaces in this workshop are limited and RSVP is required. Please email [email protected] with the subject line "Story Circle" to reserve your spot.)
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