The Future of Now: Contemporary Art in Our Unsustainable World 

Opening Reception | Tuesday october 27th, 6:00pm on zoom: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/95017464052

With remarks from Dean Kaptain, Katie Leonard, Jeff Lambson, Chris Herr, and curator of this exhibition Jess Diaz.

Pre-Reception Performances by | Sister Neapolitan at 5:00pm & Hey There Rabbit at 5:30pm @emmanuelartgallery on instagram

Introduction

The Future of Now: Contemporary Art in Our Unsustainable World observes and challenges the intersection of current trends in American culture and sustainable action. This exhibition invited Colorado artists to explore the evolving meaning of sustainability in visual representation. Sustainable efforts are widely understood as an environmental and ecological concept. However, the concept of this exhibition is an assertion that art is vital in shifting attitudes toward a holistic perspective for long-term equitable, economic, and environmental growth. Creative solutions to long-term problems begin and end with humanity, and social aspects of sustainable efforts have long been ignored or underserved. It is time we frame aspects of sustainable development with social issues in mind to better serve all communities in matters of justice. Taken together, the artists and work in this exhibition demonstrate how humans are influenced over time, as well as our ability to positively contribute to that influence.

About the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program

Social sustainability is a critical part of our mission. This past year we have focused on food recovery and supporting the food pantries to reduce waste and help those in the Auraria community that are experiencing food insecurity. Now we aim to go back to the drawing board and produce an updated Climate Action Plan that engages and includes more stakeholders from campus that have not participated in the past. We need to hear various perspectives on these pressing issues and engage with those that have not been approached to participate in the past. It is our goal to intentionally reach out to include the vision of any interested student, staff, or faculty in the process and have a new Climate Action Plan by June of 2021.

Opening Reception on Zoom

Artists

Artists

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