Cultural institutions have been at the nexus of many conversations about their role in appropriation, extraction, and gatekeeping with BIPoC communities. However, they have also been described as conduits for cultural exchange, preservation, and educational incubators that spark conversation, inspire calls for action, and provide artists with platforms for creativity and expression.
Through a blend of interviews, case studies, design sprints, and collaborative projects, join Miguel in exploring how space activation can encourage and foster stronger and healthier collaborations between BIPoC artists and cultural institutions in Portland, and what it can look like through design justice and participatory frameworks.
