The Diasporican Cultural Summit is designed to address the pressing need for gathering spaces that bring together diasporic cultural workers, fostering connections with the next generation of scholars, researchers, and artists. By creating a multidimensional learning environment, the DCS not only facilitates meaningful exchanges between cultural practitioners and emerging academics but also builds bridges to other organizations. This dynamic platform enables participants to share knowledge, develop strategies for collaboration, and strengthen networks, ensuring that cultural work remains vibrant, impactful, and deeply rooted in community engagement.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Registration begins

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Beyond Visual Interpretation: A Workshop on Writing About Art

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch (First Floor)

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Networking for Cultural Workers & Artists (First Floor)

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Coffee Break

4:30 PM – 6:15 PM Afternoon Tertulia: Archival Artistry A Resident’s Research Experience

6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Picadera Time

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Mapping Through DAM: Understanding and Using the Diasporican Art In Motion Initiative +a Special Sneak Peek at the DAM Docuseries