Our Arts and Democracy programs include unforgettable film screenings, inspiring artist talks and thought-provoking symposia that explore how the arts advance our understanding of places, histories, cultures and contemporary issues. The Center's Arts and Democracy fellows are ASU faculty and community practitioners whose work, research, performance and writing explore democracy in areas such as dance, visual and fiber arts, fashion and film.
 American ExileFilm Screening and Community DialogueWednesday, April 1, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. • ASU MIX Center, Mesa |
15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Join the Sedona Arts Center and the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy for the 2026 Vision & Sound Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Brett Cook—an interdisciplinary artist and educator whose community‑rooted work blends storytelling, visual art, and social practice to explore identity, place, and healing. The symposium also includes a Critical Response Process workshop led by acclaimed choreographer and ASU Institute Professor Liz Lerman alongside Austin Gamble, a therapist, coach, and creative practitioner whose work centers holistic transformation. Arizona-based Vision & Sound artists will round out the program with engaging gallery talks and conversations about their work.
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Far East Deep South November 19th, 2025 Far East Deep South uncovers a Chinese American family’s powerful journey through the Mississippi Delta, revealing hidden histories of immigration, identity and memory. Location: ASU Tempe Campus. |
Vision & Sound Symposium 2025 February 8, 2025 Sedona Arts Center in partnership with Arizona State University Center for the Study of Race & Democracy Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 |
Vision & Sound Symposium 2024 February 25 + 26, 2024 Sedona Arts Center in partnership with Arizona State University Center for the Study of Race & Democracy Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 |
Vision & Sound Symposium 2023 |