get ready for

OPTIMISta

A Series of Cinéconferences
for a Hopeful Tomorrow

October 15, 2022 - on courage
November 19, 2022 - on compassion
February 11, 2023 - on love
March 4, 2023 - on community

EXPECT TO BE MOVED, INSPIRED, AND ENERGIZED!
The first of four evenings, October 15th explores the theme of Courage: featuring visual artist, Augustina Belén Pedrocca, dancer, Diana Leon, keynote speaker, Gamal "G" Turawa and the award-winning films, The Black Cop and Writing with Fire.

ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

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Yellow Pad Sessions is a nonprofit arts and culture organization that promotes artists and hosts events intended to create a forum for social discourse and reflection. We also provide professional mentoring and guidance to emerging cultural workers through our events, projects and various internship programmes.