Events & Programs
While We Are Here is currently entering film festivals.
Museums, universities, arts organizations, and community groups are invited to host screenings and related programming.
Events can include conversations with the filmmaker, panels with local disabled artists, workshops, and disability culture celebrations.
Screening + Conversation
Screening of While We Are Here followed by a discussion with filmmaker Reveca Torres.
• Conversation about disability and art history
• Creative process behind the film
• Chronic pain and artistic practice
• Audience Q&A
Artist Panel
Panels featuring local artists with disabilities - can be in conversation with the filmmaker.
• Disability as creative methodology
• Access and artistic innovation
• Representation in art institutions
• Future of disability arts
Workshops
Hands-on workshops exploring artistic processes featured in the film. Possible workshops include:
• Letter writing and mixed-media journaling
• Stop motion animation and storytelling
• Artmaking with adaptive techniques
• Creative practice and chronic illness
Disability Culture Celebration
Screenings can be paired with community celebrations highlighting local disabled artists.
• Visual art exhibitions or installations
• Music, dance, or performance
• Artist networking gatherings
• Community conversation
Accessibility
Accessibility is central to this project.
Whenever possible, Events should include:
• captions
• ASL interpretation
• audio description
• accessible seating
• screen-reader friendly materials
Additional access needs can be accommodated.
Host a Screening / Event Request
Interested in hosting While We Are Here at your institution or organization?
We welcome partnerships with museums, universities, arts organizations, and community groups. While We Are Here is particularly well suited for programs related to:
Disability Studies
Women’s & Gender Studies
Latinx / Chicanx Studies
Art History
Museum Studies
Documentary Film