Moderated by Shawn Rene Graham

The Fire This Time Festival, and The Field are collaborating on a panel discussion co-hosted by Downtown Art, and workshop to examine the unconscious bias we all bring to judging artist’s work. Join Shawn Rene Graham, Artist Service Manager at The Field, and a group of highly experienced artists, facilitators and gatekeepers in a dynamic panel discussion as they share experiences and strategies to disrupt bias and to support diversity and engagement. The panel discussion will be held at Downtown Arts at 70 E. 4th St. The Workshop portion will be held on January 21st at The Kraine Theatre 85 E 4th. St.