VISUAL ARTS & MUSEUMS
Representing Race Art Exhibit 
November 1-November 28, 2010
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More than 150 pieces of art in all media by professional community artists of diverse races and ethnicities share the visual narrative of their experiences with representation and misrepresentation, their treatment and mistreatment based on perceptions of race and racism in the exhibition, REPRESENTING RACE. The exhibit, which runs from Nov. 1 to 28 explores the construction of race and racism through stereotypes and misinterpretations of cultural differences. The works will be on display at the URI Providence Campus 1st and 2nd floor lobby Gallery.
A Gallery Night Reception on Nov. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. will highlight local ethnic musical groups and ethnic foods. The Community Folk Artists/Performers begin at 5:00pm in the URI Providence Campus Gallery with stories by foremost storyteller Valerie Tutson. A play, Tiger, Tiger, will be presented by AWARE, Johnson and Wales University students who are also Hmong refugees. Other entertainment includes: Music on Sitar by Momin Malik, and a world dance by Human Creativity from Central Falls High School.
A community forum on racism featuring community leaders discussing “Racism in Rhode Island, Where are we Now, Where do we Need to Go from Here,” will be held in the Paff Auditorium of the URI Providence Campus on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Community Forum Panelists include: Donald Cunnigen, Ph.D.,URI Professor, Sociology & Anthropology, Delia Rodriguez Argentine, Immigrant Advocate and founder of the College Planning Center, Latino College Access Coalition; Silaphone Nnongrongsontay, Vice President of the Laotian Community Center.
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URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery
80 Westminster St
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Tickets: Free
Info Phone: 401-277-5206
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November 1-November 28, 2010Times:
Gallery Night: November 18th 5-9pm
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