Artists sought for Doing the Dream ‘artivism’ exhibition
Last Updated on January 3, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network
Exhibit will be part of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s annual MLK event
KOKOMO, Ind. – With the theme “The Art That Moved the Movement,” the 2025 edition of Ivy Tech Kokomo’s annual “Doing the Dream” event will include an exhibition of work submitted by a variety of “artivists.” This is the 21st year Ivy Tech Kokomo has presented the annual events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Artists – emerging and established, student and professional, local and nationwide – are invited to submit work for the exhibition scheduled during “Doing the Dream” activities Feb. 6 and 7 on the Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus. Deadline for submission is Jan. 19.
DeAndra Beard-Ingram, director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging for Ivy Tech Kokomo and chair of the Doing the Dream committee, is organizing the exhibition as part of this year’s emphasis on the arts and artists “whose work has, for generations supported Dr. King’s commitment to justice, equity and peace.”
She quoted American author and filmmaker M.K. Asante in defining the artivist (artist plus activist) as one who “uses their artistic talents to fight and struggle against injustice and oppression – by any medium necessary.
“The artivist merges commitment to freedom and justice with the pen, the lens, the brush, the voice, the body and the imagination,” Asante said.
Beard-Ingram said Ivy Tech is also seeking five artists to donate work for a silent auction whose proceeds will support the Ivy Tech Doing the Dream Scholarship for Ivy Tech students.
As part of celebrating “The Art That Moved the Movement,” Ivy Tech Kokomo is bringing renowned poet and social activist Sonia Sanchez to serve as keynote speaker for the annual community banquet Feb. 6 and student/faculty/staff activities Feb. 7.
For more information on the art exhibition, contact Beard-Ingram at dbeard47@ivytech.edu. The submission form is available here: https://forms.gle/2XgAAaGokDhJd3Y6A
SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region