Rethinking the Exhibition & Curating Communities from iARTA on Vimeo.

In an era where broad distinctions between individual and community, between producer and consumer, between private and public are further blurred, artists, curators and audience assume new roles and relationships. The evening’s conversation between curator, Steve Dietz and creative project director, Amanda McDonald Crowley explores the transformation of exhibition practices, the potential of collaborative laboratories, the promise of network communities and the redefinition of the cultural center.

Feb. 3, Thurs. 8PM, Originally scheduled at the UNT, College of Music Recital Hall, the event was moved to the home of David Stout due to an Ice Storm of legendary proportions, which lasted 5 days.

Moderator: Shane Mecklenburger

Steve Dietz: leading new media curator, director of the biennial 01SJ Global Festival of Art on the Edge and guest editor of Public At Review on the topic of “Public Art 2.0 – Media, Technology and Community in the Interactive City.”

Amanda McDonald Crowley: Executive Director of Eyebeam art and technology center in New York City, a cultural worker, curator and facilitator who specializes in creating new media and contemporary art events.