UMass Amherst

Intersection is New WORLD Theater's biennial conference and festival examining new work practices by artists of color and showcasing multidisciplinary theater pieces on the cutting edge of new aesthetics. Begun in 1998, the conference is a diverse national gathering of artists, educators, organizers, activists, scholars, theater professionals and presenters. As an organization that bridges the worlds of creativity and scholarship, community activism and professional performance, NWT is committed to furthering national conversations on cultural equity, emerging aesthetics and activism through the arts.

This year's conference takes a global look at art and activism, emerging aesthetics, and the role of performance in cultural organizing. For full conference details and schedule visit http://www.umass.edu/fac/nwt/Intersection-Conference.htm