Sunday, 17 July, 12 – 4pm, Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, NYC
Gema Álava, Artist and Cultural Adviser to World Council of Peoples for the United Nations (WCPUN), will be part of the DISABILITY UNITE FESTIVAL 2022 as an advocate for Disability Rights, and for being an artistic and educational reference promoting interactive and Relational Art projects inspired by and developed with the participation of individuals with disabilities. “My projects not only deal with the idea of tearing down barriers in culture and society but also breathe from the strength and unique vision of individuals with disabilities” says Alava, whose Studio will be featured in the Festival’s “Creation Row.” www.gemaalava.com
Focused on the theme “A Future of Inclusion,” the Festival marks the 32nd Anniversary of The Americas with Disability Act. www.disabilityunite.org