The Arts Forum of Commonwealth Club, host a lively panel discussion exploring how the Arts have played a central role in examining issues related to race in the United States.
  
When:Monday, July 30, 2012
Where:Commonwealth Club of California (595 Market Street, SF)
Time: 5:30 pm networking reception, 6 p.m. program
Tickets:$20 standard, MEMBERS FREE, $7 students (with valid ID)
  
Panelist
Joyce Gordon - Panelist
Backed by her studies at the California College of the Arts, a keen eye for detail and aesthetic, and many years of selling art, Gordon opened The Joyce Gordon Gallery in 2003. Since then she has hosted over 200 exhibitions, primarily focused on Oakland-based and Bay Area artists. Her exhibits celebrate the unique creativity of our culturally rich and diverse region. In addition, the Gallery provides creative and cultural exchanges with artists nationally and internationally.
  
Sean San José - Panelist
San José is a critically acclaimed actor, writer, director and producer. He is the Director of Theatre for Intersection for the Arts. In this position he has shepherded scores of culturally specific, multi-cultural and multi-disciplined works from their conception to production. Many of these productions have received numerous awards, including; the Bay Area Reporter Best of the Season, Cable Car Award, DramaLogue and Bay Area Critics' Circle Award. He is also is co-founder of the award winning Campo Santo Theatre Company.
  
Marcus Shelby - Panelist
Shelby is a celebrated bassist, composer, educator, director and recording artist. He has composed works dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, the blow up in Richmond, as well as, given creative interpretations to the standard jazz repertoire. He is currently the Artistic Director and leader of The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, The Marcus Shelby Septet and the Marcus Shelby Trio. This background gives him an exceptional position to speak on the theme of how the arts have been used to explore issues related to race.