Name: Getting Curious About Art That Makes Us Uncomfortable || Caffeinated Conversations
Start: 2024-11-13T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-13T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Traverse City Philharmonic

Getting Curious About Art That Makes Us Uncomfortable || Caffeinated Conversations

Does art ever make you feel bored?
Is art ever confusing or does it even CHALLENGE your worldview?
There is a rich history of uncomfortable art changing the shape of how people see things. In this conversation we will create a safe space to discuss tools for approaching art that makes us uncomfortable.
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Facilitator: Kate Korroch, Ph.d.
Kate Korroch, Ph.D. (she/they) is a curator, editor, and writer based in Traverse City, MI. Korroch recently completed a doctorate in visual studies at University of California, Santa Cruz. Most recently Korroch curated Ace Lehner’s "Barbershop: The Art of Queer Failure" for SPRING/BREAK NYC 2024 and co-edited "Women We Love: Femininities and the Korean Wave" (Hong Kong University Press 2023). Korroch is a co-editor of "Visual Studies" and editorial assistant for "Art Journal."
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This session is designed for:
• Art & culture professionals / administrators
• Individual creatives
• Broader creative community
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About Caffeinated Conversations
This program is designed to go beyond the traditional networking event to facilitate real, meaningful relationships through robust topical discussion.
These engaging sessions start with some social time, followed by discussions guided by curated facilitators with a unique perspective on a specific, timely topic. Engage with peers in the creative community around themed conversations that respond to the evolving needs of the arts and culture sector.
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About the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network
The Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Network serves as a central support hub across 10 counties of northwest lower Michigan—connecting artists, organizations, and communities to nurture an art and culture ecosystem. By providing professional development, facilitating connections, sharing resources, and promoting cultural engagement, the Network helps build thriving communities across the region.