Centered around the work and life of Black, disabled, 20th century composer Julia Perry, Castle of our Skins in partnership with MassArt presents a free panel discussion featuring disability advocates, musicians and scholars including Christopher Robinson, Keith Jones, Adrian Anantawan and Berklee professor Aja Burrell Wood.

This panel discussion is part of a multi-pronged 100th birthyear tribute (which includes performances at the Tanglewood Learning Institute and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum) designed to use arts and dialogue as a vehicle to build actionable awareness on issues faced by artists of various intersecting identities.

Image description: Flyer for a panel discussion about Julia Perry, a Black, disabled composer, on September 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM at MassArt in Boston, MA. The event is free and part of her 100th birthyear tribute. RSVP at givebutter.com/perrypanel. Features a portrait of Julia Perry.

Julia Perry Centennial Panel Discussion