In response to both the current political climate and recent reporting into the gender gap in the tech industry, this panel will discuss still comparatively low percentage of women in the art tech world. Prompted by concerned academics, curators and the public, panelists will give short presentations of their work with commentary on their early access to technology, mentors and other support structures that helped them to create significant artwork.

Discussion after the presentations will focus on how, going forward, we can support younger, female and trans new media artists, particularly artists of color. Discussions will consider Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw’s ideas about intersectionality and its insistence on finding productive ways to discuss gender, race, class, disability and other forms of identity.

Co-Chairs

Joelle Dietrick, Assistant Professor of Art and Digital Studies, Davidson College, Charlotte

Kathy Rae Huffman, Independent Curator, Los Angeles

Panelists

Kathy Rae Huffman, Independent Curator, Los Angeles

Nao Bustamante, Associate Professor and Vice Dean of Art, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Annina Rüst, Assistant Professor of Art, Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter

Kerry Tribe, Independent Artist, Los Angeles

Gloria Sutton, Associate Professor of Contemporary Art History and New Media, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

ARTspace and MediaLounge programming offer an informal, dynamic setting with sessions, panels, screenings, curated media, distinguished artists interviews, exhibition opportunities and other social events. These programs are free and open to the public, and do not require CAA membership or registration fees for the conference to participate in or attend.