Our bridge-building exhibitions serve as catalysts for host venues to develop a varied range of artistic and cultural events and programs tailored to the specific needs of their communities to stimulate interaction, dialogue and education around the exhibition’s theme, promoting further understanding. Each venue uses the exhibition to bring together those in their community from diverse cultures, spiritual traditions and worldviews, through shared experiences, inspiring them to create new connections and lasting friendships.
CARAVAN works closely with each host venue to help them develop associated programming for their respective communities, sharing from our extensive experience in developing strategic programming around our exhibitions, widening the reach of their messages. Different events and programs are offered to appeal to all age groups and to cover a wide range of topics, concerns and activities.
These events and programs may include the following:
ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS
Artist Talks
We host artist talks with our participating artists that demonstrate the strategic role the arts can play in shaping our world into one in which harmony, peace, equality and compassion are the highest values.
Yemeni-Bosnian artist ALIA ALI
Lectures & Educational Presentations
To enhance understanding, special lectures are often held around our exhibitions, with individuals of artistic, literary, or academic distinction giving a presentation related to the exhibition's bridge-building theme, addressing stereotypes and challenging misconceptions.
Public intellectual, activist and award-winning Turkish-British novelist ELIF SHAFAK
Forums & Panel Conversations
Forums and panel conversations are held around our exhibitions with participating artists, academics and practitioners with expertise in the theme of the exhibition.
Artist's panel conversation with Indigenous American artists ROBERT MARTINEZ and TALISSA ABEYTA
Workshops
Workshops are held for adults, youth and children that reinforce the message of the exhibition.
A children's workshop in London
Artist workshop led by Malian artist Tidiane Ndongo in Dakar, Senegal
Dance, Drama & Performance Art
Dance, drama and performance art events are often organized and held around our exhibitions.
Literary Events
Poetry and book readings, as well as author presentations, are often part of the associated programming related to our exhibitions.
23rd US Poet Laureate and performer JOY HARJO, from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, giving a poetry reading
Musical Concerts
Music plays an important role in the programming around our exhibitions. Numerous concerts are held with noted musicians and entertainers.
Sufi musician Amir Vahab and Ensemble in New York
Film Screenings
Screenings are often held in association with our exhibitions, related to the exhibition's theme that inspire and educate. We have seen a variety of genres be affective including drama, comedy, children's animation and documentary films.
Site-specific Artistic Installations
Depending on the resources, capacity, logistical capabilities and vision of exhibition host venues, local artistic installations may accompany the exhibition that draw attention from the general community regarding the theme of the exhibition.
These can entail everything from 3D sculptural installations somewhere on the exhibition's premises, to installations involving light and sound.
