Reimagining Refuge: An Evening of Art, Community, and Conversation

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-08:00

The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts | San Diego

Imagine Creative Services
Publisher/HostImagine Creative Services
Reimagining Refuge: An Evening of Art, Community, and Conversation
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Join us for a night of creativity and meaningful dialogue as a group of local artists leads us to reimagine refuge.
About this Event

Welcome to Reimagining Refuge: An Evening of Art, Community and Conversation! Join us for a night filled with creativity and meaningful dialogue as a group of local artists leads us to reimagine refuge. What does it mean to find refuge? To be refuge? Supported by a cohort of local institutions and organizations, the event explores ways to respond to and think beyond the current situation impacting migrant communities. The evening will include live theatre, art installations, and musical performances as well as interactive opportunities for conversation and prompts for creative action. Come and join us as we imagine a better future for our community!

Event recommended for ages 12 and up.

TICKETS
Ticket pricing is flexible. 100% of the proceeds go to our participating artists. Please contribute as you are able.

PROGRAM
The program has been intentionally designed to culminate in community converation and reflection. We encourage you to join for as much of the evening as possible!

4:00-5:15pm - Interactive Visual Art Exhibition and Reception
5:15-7:00pm - Community Connections & Live Performances
7:00-8:00 - Community Conversation & Action
8pm-open - Dance Party

Light refreshments will be provided.

ARTISTS
Boree (@boree_designs)
Carlito Espudo (@yoitslito)
Ryan Fan
Majdal Arab Community Center of San Diego (@majdalcenter)
Denise Márquez, Mutual Aid for Moms (@solysemillaa_)
Maya Grace Misra (@streetside_flag_history)
Sergio "Takito" Ojeda, Imperial Valley Equity and Justice (@takito.11)
Refugia Playback Ensemble
Fouad Sawa (@fouadsawa55) & Tamia Dowlatabadi
Claudia Snider
Sharon Swatowski (@sharonbiancaa)
Robert Valiente-Neighbours (@artbyrvn)
Natalia Ventura

MORE INFORMATION
Contact

Collaboration supported by:
Imagine Brave Spaces
Majdal Arab Community Center
The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts
UCSD Center for Comparative Immigration Studies
UC Reimagining Refuge Network


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Bienvenidas/os a Reimaginar el Refugio: Una Noche de Arte, Comunidad y Conversación! Te invitamos a una noche llena de creatividad y diálogo significativo, en la que un grupo de artistas locales nos guia en un proceso de (re)imaginar la posibilidad de refugio. ¿Qué significa encontrar refugio? ¿Ser un refugio? Apoyado por un grupo de organizaciónes e instituciones de San Diego, el evento explora formas de responder a y pensar más allá que la situación actual por las comunidades (in)migrantes. La noche incluirá una obra de teatro en vivo, intalaciones de arte, música en vivo, y oportunidades para conversaciones interactivas y acción creativa. Ven y sumate para imaginar un mejor futuro en nuestra comunidad.

Evento recomendado para mayores de 12 años.

ENTRADAS
El precio de la entrada es flexible. 100% de los beneficios son para los artistas que participan. Por favor, contribuya lo que pueda.

ARTISTAS
Boree (@boree_designs)
Carlito Espudo (@yoitslito)
Ryan Fan
Majdal Arab Community Center of San Diego (@majdalcenter)
Denise Márquez, Mutual Aid for Moms (@solysemillaa_)
Maya Grace Misra (@streetside_flag_history)
Sergio "Takito" Ojeda, Imperial Valley Equity and Justice (@takito.11)
Refugia Playback Ensemble
Fouad Sawa (@fouadsawa55) & Tamia Dowlatabadi
Claudia Snider
Sharon Swatowski (@sharonbiancaa)
Robert Valiente-Neighbours (@artbyrvn)
Natalia Ventura

PROGRAMA
El programa ha sido diseñado intencionadamente para culminar en una conversación y reflexión en comunidad. ¡Les animamos a participar durante la mayor parte de la velada posible!

4:00-5:15pm - Recepción y Exhibición de arte visual interactiva
5:15-7:00pm - Conexiones entre la comunidad y Obras en vivo
7:00-8:00 - Conversación en comunidad
8pm-open - Fiesta y baile

Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros.

MÁS INFORMACIÓN
Contacta con

Patrocinado por:

Imagine Brave Spaces
Majdal Arab Community Center
The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts
UCSD Center for Comparative Immigration Studies
UC Reimagining Refuge Network


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Chrysalis: Monarch Center for the Arts, 1805 Main Street, San Diego, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 50.00

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