📸 MFON Global Symposium at the 2024 Photoville Festival: Registration is now live!

Read more about the participants a part of this one-day symposium highlighting women and non-binary photographers of African descent. Introducing the full line-up of panelists for the inaugural [MFON Global Symposium: Presence and Preservation]( as part of the [2024 Photoville Festival]( Saturday, June 15, 2024 10am - 5pm at [Parsons School of Design]( in NYC Produced by [Photoville]( and [MFON]( in partnership with [MPB]( the [Open Society Foundations]( and the [Parsons, School of Art, Media & Technology at The New School]( in New York City, join us as we connect in community to discuss archiving and elevating the voices of women and non-binary photographers of African descent. [RESERVE YOUR SPOT!]( Keynote Discussion: Archiving our stories Featuring [Dr. Deborah Willis]( and [Joy Gregory]( Join us for a keynote discussion featuring acclaimed photographers, scholars, and archivists as they explore the vital role of archiving, preserving, and exploring photography and visual culture within African American, Black British, and the broader African diaspora. They'll explore the importance of representation and storytelling in preserving diverse narratives, drawing on their extensive pioneering work. Breaking the Frame: A new generation of thinkers in art and practice Featuring [Nicole Acheampong]( [Nadiya Nacorda]( [Naima Green]( and [Melissa Alcena]( Joined by this dynamic panel of scholars and visual artists, we’ll explore photography as a research-based practice from the diverse viewpoints of artists who are reshaping artistic landscapes with innovative and transformative perspectives and praxis. Expanding the Canon: Contemporary Artists Featuring [Colette Veasey-Cullors]( [Keisha Scarville]( [Yelaine Rodriguez]( and [Nona Faustine Simmons]( Guided by these creative and innovative panelists, we’ll navigate the complexities of identity, unravel historical narratives, and celebrate the multifaceted experiences of womanhood. To Preserve and Protect: Documentary Photographers Featuring [Noelle Flores Théard]( [Lynsey Weatherspoon]( [Dee Dwyer]( and [Marilyn Nance]( This cutting-edge and inspiring group of artists share their perspectives that transcend mere documentation to provoke thought and action, driven by their innovative catalogues of documentary photography and photojournalism. [Register today]( to reserve your spot for the MFON Global Symposium: Presence and Preservation! [RESERVE YOUR SPOT!]( Be a part of our ongoing efforts in showcasing free and accessible public art around the country, providing educational programming to youth artists, and supporting educators and artists with grants, funding, and professional development for years to come. [SHOW YOUR SUPPORT]( [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Website icon]( Copyright (C) 2024 Photoville. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Photoville 20 Jay Street, #207 Brooklyn, New York 11201 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe](