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A Zoom Chat
Helen De Cruz is a trailblazer for creative, avant-garde approaches to thinking in community with others. This event celebrates her work.
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Facilitated by Georgi Gardiner
Expert Guests: Julianne Chung, Gwendolyn Marshall, & Jennifer Whyte
[[Special Guest: Helen De Cruz <- include this? Or just include as the first expert guest?]]
This is a grassroots event. If you would like to contribute to the event vibe, such as by reading a short poem, feel free to get in touch.
If you would like a particular image or topic to be discussed, please email me.
More Information
Will Helen be there?
That is the plan. [[Maybe cut this??: The symptoms of illness can be unpredictable. But, assuming that she is feeling up to it that day, she will be there.]]
Who can attend?
Everyone is welcome. You need not know Helen or her work. You do not need any background in philosophy or thinking about images. This event is free and open to the public.
Each topic of the selected images will be (very briefly) explained. Thus, this event will be accessible to all.
No need to RSVP.
I want to help. What can I do?
Helping to spread the word about this event will be — by far — the biggest help. The lead time is short. Helen and I are both very limited in how much we can advertise this event.
Given the breadth of Helen's influence, and the distinct nature of the event and its surrounding circumstances, many people from disparate communities might like to attend. Please help by letting them know about it. We would be very grateful.
Do I need to prepare or bring anything?
No, just turn up to the Zoom address. I recommend bringing a cup of tea, but it isn't required.
Do I need to have my camera on?
No. But (like all Zoom events and social events) if the number of attendees is small, it is better when people can see each other.
Do I need to say anything, or can I just listen?
You can just listen. This is a grassroots event, and people are invited to speak. But no pressure to speak!
I have an accessibility question, what should I do?
We would like to make this event accessible. Please let us know what would help. We could describe the images for visually impaired participants, for example. [Note: I might assign a point person for this, since I am travelling, and I will have my mind full when I am hosting the event. A volunteer for this role would be greatly appreciated.]
What is the structure of this event?
It is still being planned at this stage. And, anyway, it will be a lightly-held plan, with low-key facilitation.
Here is a vague idea:
I think someone will briefly sketch Helen's overall work.
Then we will talk about approx 5-8 images. I will share my screen, so each image can be seen when we are talking about it.
There are three people who are assigned to introduce the selected works. I suspect it will then evolve into a general chat.
After the assigned time, the Zoom room will remain open for further chat, and people are free to stay as long as they like.
If you would like to contribute, by introducing an image or topic to discuss — or in some other way — please contact me.
If you have other important questions, you can email me. but please note that I am currently travelling and I always receive an enormous number of emails.
For accessibility-related inquires please contact [_____ volunteer point-person]
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