EP 1: A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHANIE MARONEY AND ERICA KOHL-ARENAS
In the first episode of Gathering Whispers for this season, we talk to IA Managing Director, Stephanie Maroney (R) and IA Faculty Director Erica Kohl-Arenas (L), who give us a sneak-peek at what we can expect to experience and learn at the 2026 IA National Gathering. Stephanie shares hightlights from the Call for Participation, and Erica gives us some insight about this moment of transition for IA (which is moving to Penn State on July 1, 2027) and how it will be celebrated at this year’s gathering.
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Reflecting on the importance of transitions – from political crises to global climate change, and personal identity to organizational transformation – the 2026 IA National Gathering invites participants to share stories, research, creative works, and community practices exploring the complex process of transitioning away from systems of fear and domination and towards restoring collective spirit.
Featured Image: Angelica Sauceda, Taller Arte Nuevo Amanecer (TANA) Archive
Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
