Virtual Lunch Hour, August 20th - Craftivism with Nina from Assemble
Activism comes in many forms and can use the creative talents of individuals and groups to make a difference. Craftivism - a term popularized by North Carolina activist Betsy Greer, is often used to discuss creative talents used for activism. But what is craftivism really and how can you be a craftivist?
Join us for a live conversation with Nina Barbuto of Assemble PGH on YouTube Thursday August 20 at noon to talk about what craftivism is and how you can use your creative talents to bring about change.
About Nina: Nina’s passion for art, new media and social learning led her to found Assemble, a community space for arts + technology, in 2011. On her own, Nina works in a variety of media including architecture, film, sound, and installation and often explores the idea of recycling noise into a system or elevating the vernacular to the spectacular. Nina co-founded I Made It! Market in 2007. An idea based on urban acupuncture, this nomadic market partners with community, arts and non-profit organizations to raise funds and awareness to assist in improving their communities while allowing local artists and crafters to sell their wares. Nina holds degrees in architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture and Carnegie Mellon University, where she is also adjunct faculty.
Find out more about Assemble on their website http://assemblepgh.org/
