4:30 – 5:00 PM – Arrival & Tea Ritual
- Guests are welcomed with a slow tea offering (herbal, floral blends)
- Quiet instrumental music in the background
- Tea journaling materials available: jot cards, pens, blank paper
- Guests invited to settle in, browse works, begin writing or drawing in silence
5:00 – 5:15 PM – Opening Note
- Welcome remarks by curator/host
- Setting the tone: “This evening is not a panel—it’s a conversation, a presence practice.”
- Prompt shared: “What does it mean to curate care?”
5:15 – 5:45 PM – Dialogue Round 1: Curating in Slow Time
- Cultural leaders and curators reflect on slowness as method
- Topics: non-rushed process, thoughtful collaborations, soft deadlines
- Guests may jot notes, questions, or draw as they listen
5:45 – 6:00 PM – Shared Reflection: Table Notes
- Guests break into smaller tables or circles
- Each group reflects on a prompt:
- “How does care show up in your creative process?”
- “What spaces allow you to be fully present in your work?”
6:00 – 6:30 PM – Dialogue Round 2: Presence as Praxis
- Exploring curating beyond logistics: ethics, vulnerability, and listening
- Open mic-style reflections from guests or audience members
- Jot card prompts for deeper thoughts:
- “What does your presence offer to a space?”
- “What tensions exist between care and visibility?”
6:30 – 6:50 PM – Collective Note-Making & Journaling Time
- Quiet writing or sketching moment
- Guests drop cards into reflection box or leave on shared table
- Option to take a blank card home as a prompt or intention
6:50 – 7:00 PM – Closing Circle: A Final Sip
- Guests are invited to offer a final word, phrase, or note
- Curator offers closing gratitude
- Light music fades in as guests exit or linger
Organizer
Uwevwi Studio
