Contemporary Voices: PULSED – Rhythms of the Diaspora

Join the Textile Society of America for a special edition of its Contemporary Voices series, featuring a hybrid artist talk and panel discussion event in collaboration with SUDESTADA during New York Textile Month in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 
This hybrid event featuring an exhibition, artist talk, and panel discussion will amplify immigrant and diasporic voices in textile art while addressing sustainability and cultural preservation.  Through this expanded Contemporary Voices format (which will include live virtual conversation, recordings, and transcripts) TSA and SUDESTADA deepens their commitment to amplifying diasporic voices, increasing access, and reimagining how textile art and culture are shared across platforms.
This free, public event features an exhibition, artist talk, panel discussion and interactive workshop that explore the theme of migration, sustainability and community through textiles.
Event Highlights

Featured Artist Interview: Venezuelan textile artist Cassandra Mayela Allen discusses her participatory project “Braided Prayers / Rezados Trenzados”, which transforms textile waste into collective art. 
Panel Discussion: how textiles shape identity, resistance, and sustainability from an artist, designer, curator and institution leader perspective.
Hands-On Activities: Cassandra Mayela community braiding workshop & The Granny Square Workshop crochet class
Take the Conversation Home: The featured interview and panel discussion will be recorded with transcripts for global access.