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SYMPOSIUM

RACE. EQUITY. ARTS.

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Addressing Race and Equitable Practices in the Arts 

April 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM

April 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Moderated by Dr. Antonio C. Cuyler

About

Immerse yourself in an evening of thoughtful conversation about race, equitable art, intentional casting, stage diversity, and racial injustice. Moderating our discussion, Dr. Antonio C. Cuyler, a published author and professor, comes to us from the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance. He will be joined by our hosts and, Fort Worth natives, Jessica Fuentes and Johnica Rivers leading us through the complex subject of racial equity in the arts. Joining the trio are our panelists, Marcia Sells, Chief Diversity Officer from The Metropolitan Opera, Jennifer Bowman, Director of Community and Learning from Houston Grand Opera, and Quodesia “Quo” Johnson, Education and Company Culture Manager and Kristian Roberts, Director of Education from The Dallas Opera.

Join us at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Auditorium at 1:00 PM in the afternoon on Thursday and Saturday, April 13 and 15.

This event is free and open to the public. Lunch is available for $25. Get tickets below. 

Hosts

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Jessica Fuentes

Host

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Johnica Rivers

Host

Distinguished Panel

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Dr. Antonio C. Culyer

University of Michigan

Moderator

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Quodesia "Quo" Johnson

The Dallas Opera

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Marcia Sells

The Metropolitan Opera

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Kristian Roberts

The Dallas Opera

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Jennifer Bowman

Houston Grand Opera

Symposium Tickets
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