Events
To inquire about scheduling an event contact artworks@artworksbook.com
Washington, DC
Book Talk: Art and the Demands of Social Justice
Time: 12pm
Photo: Raise Up by Hank Willis Thomas (partial view)
photo courtesy of Micheline Klagsbrun, 2014
Washington, Virginia
Ken Grossinger will discuss his book, ART WORKS, and how the narrative power of art can reach broad audiences and be a force in cultural organizing. The talk will be followed by a book signing.
Time: 5:30pm
Photo: Raven, by Stefan Ways
Courtesy of Justin Nethercut 2013
Bristol, Virginia
Ken Grossinger in conversation with the Appalachian Funders Network
Time: 10am
Photo: GIANTS, Kikito, and the Border Control
© JR, 2017
New York, New York
Ken Grossinger in conversation with the Rubin Foundation
Time: 6-8pm
Photo: George Floyd Mural
Photo courtesy of Highsmith/LOC, 2020
New York, New York
Fusing Art and Politics with Ken Grossinger
Time: 2pm
Photo: Migration is Beautiful
Favianna Rodriguez, 2018
Chicago, Illinois
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA - registration required)
Time: 2:30pm
Photo: Poster Art Display
Courtesy of Amplifier, 2020
Berkeley, California
The link between Art, Culture, & Social Movements
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Photo: Die-In at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
© JC Barcourt/Sackler PAIN, 2018
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ken Grosssinger in conversation with Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Photo: Reflect
© Nikkolas Smith, 2020
Washington, DC
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Maya Wiley, President & CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Photo: GIANTS, Kikito, and the Border Control
© JR, 2017
Virtual Webinar
As part of a series entitled "Museums Today," sponsored by the George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, Ken Grossinger discusses his book Art Works: How Organizers and Artists are Creating a Better World Together.
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Photo: Raven, by Stefan Ways
Courtesy of Justin Nethercut 2013
San Francisco, California
In conversation with artist and Center for Cultural Power President Favianna Rodriguez (plus special guest invited)
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Photo: Raise Up by Hank Willis Thomas (partial view)
photo courtesy of Micheline Klagsbrun, 2014
Montreal, Quebec
In conversation with Museum Director Stéphane Aquin
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Photo: George Floyd Mural
Photo courtesy of Highsmith/LOC, 2020
Boston, Massachusetts
In conversation with artists Caron Tabb and Cecily Carew and Ruth Messinger, the former Manhattan Borough President and Global Ambassador of American Jewish World Service.
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm
Photo: Migration is Beautiful
Favianna Rodriguez, 2018
Chicago, Illinois
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Sulma Arias, Dir., People's Action Institute and People's Action
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Photo: Poster Art Display
Courtesy of Amplifier, 2020
Washington DC
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Bill Fletcher Jr.
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Photo: Die-In at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
© JC Barcourt/Sackler PAIN, 2018
New York, New York
NYC Book Party (location to be announced)
Time: TBD
Photo: Reflect
© Nikkolas Smith, 2020
Washington DC
Artists and Organizers: Ken Grossinger in conversation with Professor Michele Carlson, moderated by Lauren Onkey, Director, Corcoran School of Arts and Design
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Photo: GIANTS, Kikito, and the Border Control
© JR, 2017
London, England
Co-sponsored by the University of the Arts London (UAL) and Counterpoints Arts: Ken Grossinger in conversation with Francesca Panetta, Dir. AKO Storytelling Institute, UAL & Amir Koldzic, Dir. Counterpoints Arts -> Registration Link
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Photo: Raven, by Stefan Ways
Courtesy of Justin Nethercut 2013
London, England
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Jan Dalley, Arts Editor, Financial Times
Time: 6pm - 7:15pm
Photo: George Floyd Mural
Photo courtesy of Highsmith/LOC, 2020
Denver, Colorado
In conversation with Gary Steuer, Executive Director, Bonfils Stanton Foundation
Time: TBD
Photo: Reflect
© Nikkolas Smith, 2020
Seattle, Washington
In conversation with Dr. Carmen Rojas, president and CEO Marguerite Casey Foundation
Time: 6pm-7pm
Photo: Die-In at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
© JC Barcourt/Sackler PAIN, 2018
Denver, Colorado
In conversation with writer Kealey Boyd
Time: 6pm
Photo: Poster Art Display
Courtesy of Amplifier, 2020
Aspen, Colorado
In conversation with sculptor and union activist Betsy Alwin
Time: 4:30pm
Photo: Migration is Beautiful
Favianna Rodriguez, 2018
Telluride, Colorado
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Jennie Franks
Time: 5:30pm
Photo: George Floyd Mural
Photo courtesy of Highsmith/LOC, 2020
Washington, DC
In conversation with Rev Lennox Yearwood Jr., President, Hip Hop Caucus
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Listen to the recorded book talk HERE
Photo: Raise Up by Hank Willis Thomas (partial view)
photo courtesy of Micheline Klagsbrun, 2014
Washington, DC
Ken Grossinger in conversation with Greenpeace Executive
Director, Ebony Martin
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Photo: Raven, by Stefan Ways
Courtesy of Justin Nethercut 2013
Radio Interview (WPFW 89.3)
Chris Garlock interviews Ken Grossinger on July 6th on WPFW 89.3 FM
Time: TBD
Photo: GIANTS, Kikito, and the Border Control
© JR, 2017
New York, New York
Art Works featured at the Art for Justice Fund
Time: TBD
Photo: Reflect
© Nikkolas Smith, 2020
Arlington, Virginia
Presentation on art and social change at the People’s Action convention
Time:7pm - 8pm
Photo: Die-In at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
© JC Barcourt/Sackler PAIN, 2018
New York, New York
ART WORKS is featured in the "No Justice Without Love" exhibition at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Photo: Poster Art Display
Courtesy of Amplifier, 2020