Join Merryn Omotayo Alaka and Sam Frésquez for a discussion their work, journeys, and experiences as BIPOC artist working in the fine art. The artists will embark on conversations about the dynamics of race, gender and identity in their own careers.

Cahokia Socialtech + Artspace has partnered with Local Matriarch and Gateway Community College to create capacity building workshops and lectures specially crafted for emerging Indigenous artists. RESTORING THE BALANCE is part of the programming for the upcoming Indigenous Peoples' Day Phoenix Fest.

This event is sponsored by GateWay’s U.S. Department of Education Title V Hispanic Serving Institution grant ÉXITO (#P031S190167).