Boston Roots.Arts.Culture Expo _ 2018

The contributions to the global artistic collective which has emerged from the concrete jungles of the inner cities of our great nation are both immeasurable and undeniable. As scientists, mathematicians and doctors are held in high accord so should the Miles Davis', Nina Simone's, Jacob Lawrence's, Kara Walker's be also. We believe that through the arts many who might be left out of many a conversation find a voice, a cause, a medium of expression, a platform from which they can be Queen / or King and their "voice" and talents may be heard. 

Our Roots.Arts.Cultures Expo aims to do just that. Provide a platform, a voice a pedestal for the inner souls of our inner cities to shine and be heard.

1. March 21st meet with The Families of Geneva Cliffs (steering committee)
2. Produce marketing materials (signage and bulletins for display) and Complete web/digital portals (website, facebook, stc.)
3. Meet with Sound and light engineer to discuss event specifics    
4. Order Porta-Potties and other amenities to facilitate attendees needs
5. Meet and Greet with this year's VOLUNTEERS to discuss event specifics.
   Assign team leaders and discuss roles, duties and responsibilities to ensure a successful, safe event.
6. Meet & Greet with this year's PERFORMERS, SPEAKERS and PRESENTERS -- May 2018
7. Engage with arts-men and arts-women who's talents will be on display.
8. Confirm staging with vendor and lock in delivery and set up dates and time.
9. Complete food vendor selection and meet to discuss menu to ensure a variety of delights for Expo patrons.

Art influences by changing opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across cultural lines and divides. Art affects the fundamental sense of self. Expressions of one’s creative self through sculpture, music, literature and the other arts are often considered to be the repository of a society's collective memory and historical record.

The question should, in fact, be “Why wouldn’t we do it”?