TORRENTS: New Links to Black Futures is an artist-led program exploring new territories in Black future-building through visual arts, technology, music, film, and performance.
THIS DC-BASED INTERDISCIPLINARY EVENT SERIES GATHERS ARTISTS, COLLECTORS, PROFESSORS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A WEEK FILLED WITH ENGAGING EXPERIENCES.
TORRENTS examines critical questions about the development of Black futures across the African diaspora by featuring innovators across industries. Through expert panels, film screenings, live music, artistic performances, and demonstrations of advancements in technology, we aim to create opportunities to build community and inspire collaboration.
TORRENTS IS NOT A CONFERENCE. THIS EXPANSIVE SERIES DECONSTRUCTS THE “TRADITIONAL” ACADEMIC SETTING, WHICH CAN BE INACCESSIBLE AND UNINVITING TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THROUGH INVITING COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, TORRENTS CREATES AN INCLUSIVE SPACE INTENDED TO FURTHER THE CONVERSATION ON BLACK FUTURE-BUILDING. TORRENTS PROMOTES WASHINGTON, DC, AS A GLOBAL DESTINATION FOR ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL INNOVATION.
Through programming, TORRENTS is aiming to create a foundation for a cultural media network in Washington, DC. With connections throughout the diaspora, this program intends to create stronger bonds within the DC arts community and connect it to the larger area, the Baltimore creative communities, and the regional higher education institutions. By building a network of stakeholders within the arts community and in the general public, we will grow a base of volunteers, support staff, individuals, and corporations eager to support and uplift the programming. Supporting artists, students, and future innovators to learn and grow in their professional networks through TORRENTS programming.
Current Torrents Programming
TORRENTS Art in Transit Exhibition
November 9, 2023 - March 30, 2024
Curated by TORRENTS: New Links to Black Futures Creative Director, Jamal Gray and Good Black Art Founder, Phillip Collins.
