Though often contested in political debates around immigration and security, the Borderlands
that transcend the boundaries of Mexico, sovereign indigenous nations and the United
States are also spaces of artistic invention, cultural renewal and intermingled histories.
What can we learn from new ideas and new approaches to the arts currently taking place
in the region, and from the strength and stewardship of its many different cultures?
In a year when both Mexico and the United States are holding presidential elections
focused on the political border between the countries, how can we better understand
and celebrate the intersection of the arts, culture and social justice that lives
among Borderlands communities?
Join Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander for a discussion with guests
whose mission-driven work connects us to the Borderlands: Julián Castro, chief executive
officer of the Latino Community Foundation; Dr. Patrisia Gonzales, emeritus associate
professor, University of Arizona and advisor to the Indigenous Alliance Without Borders;
and Cristina Ibarra, filmmaker & co-founding director of Borderlands Studios.
Though often contested in political debates around immigration and security, the Borderlands
that transcend the boundaries of Mexico, sovereign indigenous nations and the United
States are also spaces of artistic invention, cultural renewal and intermingled histories.