Water, Rivers and People: Exhibition Opening Reception and Panel Discussion
Posted by Erik Johnson, Creative Director on May 27, 2010
Images of the Global Effort to Defend Rivers and Human Rights
Presented by the David Brower Center
with International Rivers and the Madera Group
Thursday June 10
Panel Discussion: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
in the Goldman Theater
Opening Reception: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.,
in the Hazel Wolf Gallery
Artists and Activists: A Dialogue about Water and Human Rights
Photographers Robert Dawson and Roberto Bear Guerra – both featured in the exhibition – will discuss the artist’s experience and unique role in highlighting the connection between rivers, dams and human rights. They will be joined by Steve Rothert, California Director of American Rivers, and Aviva Imhof, Campaigns Director of International Rivers, activists on the front lines of the struggle for healthy rivers and human rights in California and around the world. This conversation will be moderated by Patrick McCully, Executive Director of International Rivers.
Then join us for a public reception to celebrate the opening of Water, Rivers and People / Agua, Ríos y Pueblos, a photographic homage to those who fight to defend rivers and the people who depend on them. With striking imagery by celebrated photographers, the exhibition charts inspiring examples of rivers that have been protected by citizen action, as well as community-led efforts to provide water for people in affordable, sustainable and effective ways.
Both opening events are free and open to the public. To RSVP, click here.
For more information on the exhibition, visit Upcoming Exhibition.
