"Good/No Good" Gallery Talk and Reception
RIT City Art Space is presenting a new exhibit, “Good/No Good,” from June 7-30. It is a collaborative show inspired by the work of an RIT alumnus that highlights the potential of design thinking to transform and improve the lives of refugees in Rochester by connecting them with sustainable entrepreneurship and opportunities for creative growth. A free opening reception, part of First Friday, is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7.
Prior to the reception, at 5:30 p.m., City Art Space is also hosting a community gallery talk, inviting discussion about the unique project along with economic, social and civil support available to new Americans in the Finger Lakes region.
In 2017, Michael Kelly ’17 (industrial design MFA) completed his graduate thesis, which focused on helping to solve practical, social and human-centered problems by using the tools of design. In particular, Kelly focused on Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services (RRRS), a community non-profit organization dedicated to refugees hoping to join and contribute to their new communities. The result of Kelly’s collaboration with RRRS was RochesterRefugee.org, a project that creates jobs and employs refugees (predominantly women) to craft handmade bags and accessories, using the proceeds to re-invest in the community.
Made up of individuals whose stories are complex and unique, the team is a remarkable effort that combines elements of design thinking, social service, entrepreneurial opportunity, multilingual communication and environmentally conscious production. The exhibition will highlight various facets of the project through unique material installations, photography and video.
Photo by Ben Braun, RIT photojournalism student
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
Open to the Public
| Cost | FREE |
Interpreter Requested?
No