“The presenters we picked are really exceptional and the topics are interesting including how art works in a community and how art influences life,” McConville said.
Ten speakers chosen for the evening — each displaying 20 images for 20 seconds — will speak on a range of topics including “The DAI, Our Rich History and Our Bright Tomorrow,” “The Scientific Narrative of Leonardo’s Last Supper,” and “Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms.”
Credit: PechaKucha Dayton Facebook
Credit: PechaKucha Dayton Facebook
PechaKucha Dayton, which began a decade ago, has grown into a hugely popular community event.
“It’s amazing that we have a huge interest from people who want to speak,” McConville said. “We look for inspiring topics and stories that unite communities through creativity and storytelling.”
McConville believes the event makes a valuable contribution to the community. “It helps to see things that you might not know about. The topics are always meaningful and educational, and it’s a chance to meet new people.”
PechaKucha Dayton will be held Thursday at the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. The event is free with a cash bar opening at 6 :30 p.m. Auditorium doors open at 7 p.m. and the event begins at 7:30 p.m.
“The fact that we still have so many stories and topics to share is a testament that we could easily do this for another 10 years,” McConville said.
WANT TO GO?
What: PechaKucha Dayton Vol. 38
When: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. Auditorium doors open at 7 p.m. Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton
Admission: Free
More info: Facebook
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