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SUMMARY:CraftNOW Making a Difference Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Each year, CraftNOW hosts a free symposium to provide a pl
 atform for critical discourse in contemporary craft. This year's day o
 f talks and moderated discussions surrounds the theme Making a Differe
 nce and is generously hosted by The University of the Arts and sponsor
 ed by American Craft Council, Freeman's and Rago Auction. Presentation
 s focus on the use of craft and making to promote positive change, soc
 ial cohesion and meaningful dialogue.\nRoberto Lugo is the keynote spe
 aker presenting Pottery Saved My Life. In Lugo’s words, his experien
 ces as a poor, brown kid from the ghetto of Kensington Philadelphia ha
 ve provided years of research from which his work as a potter, activis
 t, culture-maker, rapper, poet, and educator. Lugo will share his jour
 ney with audiences as evidence that craft and making can ignite change
  and save lives.\nThis event is free and open to the public. An RSVP i
 s required to attend the networking brunch. An RSVP is also recommende
 d for large groups. Please email leila.cartier@craftnowphila.org to ma
 ke your reservation.\n\nFor more information visit http://phillytodo.c
 om/events/craftnow-making-a-difference-symposium
DTSTART:20181102T150000Z
DTEND:20181102T230000Z
CATEGORIES:symposium
LOCATION:Gershman Hall - University of the Arts
WEBSITE:https://craftnowphila.org/symposium/
URL:https://craftnowphila.org/symposium/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bryan Chan":http://phillytodo.com/profile/BryanChan
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