Join See Chicago Dance for the Summer Community Convening, Wednesday, August 26, 12:00–1:30 PM at the Menomonee Club in Old Town. Kacie Smith (Arts Alliance Illinois) and Jose Rizal (Protect Rogers Park) will share two distinct yet complementary perspectives on advocacy and the fight for justice: from governmental institutions to on-the-ground, community-driven organizing initiatives. Both speakers will share insights from their work and demonstrate how artists are the best advocates for themselves and each other. All guests will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with the speakers following the presentations. There will also be ample time for communal networking and resource sharing.  

If you are wondering

• • how to have a productive conversation with your elected representative;
• • what’s happening in the latest street actions to protect immigrants’ rights;
• • how decisions about money for the creative sector are made at the state and city levels;
• • how to get involved in a mutual aid group–or start one–in your community,
•  . . . JOIN US!

Accessibility:
ASL interpretation is available for this event. Please complete the registration process by August 19th to help SCD secure appropriate accessibility support. 

For accessibility service questions or requests, please click here to contact Kennedy Ward.

Partnership:
The Summer Community Convening is made possible through partnerships with Arts Alliance Illinois, Menomonee Club for Boys and Girls, and Protect Rogers Park.