Top to bottom, left to right: Aspen’s Mayor Torre, Aspen Collective’s D.J. Watkins, and Red Brick Excutive Director, Sarah Roy
Moderated by Aspen’s Mayor, Torre, the Social Consciousness panel will discuss the manner in which art intersects with shaping community and the world around us. Art can serve as a vehicle to discuss and raise awareness to the important things in life and what we care about most.
Panelists will include:
Aspen Collective’s owner and curator D.J. Watkins, will be showcasing the work of local artists at his exhibition space during the fair, as well as artwork from Thomas W. Benton and Hunter S. Thompson. Watkins will speak to the shaping of culture and values of Aspen over the years, which laid the groundwork for how art is reflected and revered in Aspen to the present day.
The Red Brick’s Executive Director, Sarah Roy. Roy is an advocate for local Aspen artists, public art and will speak to where funding intersects with the support and creation of public and local art.
This Intersect Presents discussion will be located in the Intersect Presents VIP Lounge. Space is limited, please RSVP below.
Open to Intersect Aspen VIP/All-Access pass holders.
