Organized in partnership with Tulane University and Ashé Cultural Arts Center, Rituals of Repair and Renewal is a three-day immersive experience showcasing the engaged scholarship and creative work of a wide range of members of the IA consortium and artists, scholars, organizers, and leaders addressing the most pressing issues of our time, in and beyond higher education.
The IA National Gathering convenes artists, scholars, and culture bearers from across the country for learning, sharing, community building, and celebration through performances, participatory workshops, roundtable discussions, and community-hosted site visits throughout New Orleans. This year we feature a track throughout the Gathering on engaged graduate student scholarship in the arts, design, and humanities.
The 2022 IA National Gathering is in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Gathering’s primary sessions and workshops will take place in the Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC) on the Tulane University campus in New Orleans. The LBC is #29 on this interactive map of the Tulane University campus.
The Friday morning opening plenary will occur at a theater in the city of New Orleans (TBC), and the Friday evening reception will be held at The Building (1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, near Ashé Cultural Arts Center). Six site visits are hosted by community organizations at locations throughout the city of New Orleans.
The full Gathering schedule will be available in late September. A print program will be given to every person registered at the Gathering, and a virtual program app can be downloaded via the IA Gathering website in early October.
View our Schedule at a Glance for information on the timing and locations of major Gathering events and sessions.
Site visit registration is available to already registered Gathering participants. See registration information below. A separate registration process will open on September 26, 2022, to sign up for site visits. All Gathering registrants will be notified in advance via email. These are first-come, first-served and have limited availability based on community space and staff capacities.
Everyone attending the IA Gathering should register here.
We have different registration rates depending on whether you are an IA Member, a Community Member or Community-Based Organization, or a Student. We have an early bird discount rate that ends on September 16. After that date, these are our regular registration prices (price stays the same for students and community-based organizations):
IA Members (3 days): $450
IA Members (2 days): $400
IA Members (1 day): $225
Non-Members (3 days): $500
Non-Members (2 days): $450
Non-Members (1 day): $250
Sustainer (3 days): $600
Sustainer (2 days): $550
Sustainer (1 day): $275
If you registered, you should have received a confirmation email from Eventbrite, so check your spam if you don’t see it. If you cannot find your confirmation email, please contact gathering@imaginingamerica.org.
Yes, students, community members, and IA member organizations already receive a reduced registration price. We also offer several registration discount options to IA members and non-members:
- IA Member Discount and One Free Registration (members only)
- Early Bird Discount
- Team Discount – Buy 4, Get 1 Free
- Student Cohort Discount – Buy 4, Get 1 Free
Details on registration discounts can be found here. If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to us at gathering@imaginingamerica.org.
We are partnering with NOPSI hotel, one of a handful of Black-owned hotels in New Orleans, with special rates for IA Gathering attendees. BOOK HERE
The NOPSI hotel includes the following amenities:
- Rooftop pool
- Fitness center with Peloton bikes
- High-speed internet
- Valet parking
- Superior Accommodations
- Spa-like Bathroom
If booking by phone, mention the “Imagining America National Gathering” room block.
Room Block Nights: Thursday, October 13 through Saturday, October 15 (Check out Sunday, October 16) Please note, the booking link may only be used over the actual room block dates.
The discounted room block deadline is September 12, 2022.
All registered IA Gathering participants will have daily lunch, coffee/tea, and afternoon refreshments on Friday and Saturday, and coffee/tea and refreshments on Sunday. Additionally, all registered participants will be treated to appetizers and beverages at our Friday evening reception.
The 2022 IA Gathering adheres to Tulane University’s Covid policy, requiring vaccinations and encouraging indoor mask use. IA Staff strongly recommend and will model mask wearing indoors during the duration of the Gathering.
All registered IA Gathering participants have the option of a complimentary shuttle/bus from the NOPSI hotel to Tulane University (Saturday morning/evening and Sunday morning), to/from the Friday Opening Plenary location, to/from the Friday evening Reception, and to/from community site visits. Timing and location details will be communicated to all registered participants via the Gathering program and app.
New Orleans has public transportation options, including the historic St. Charles Streetcar, with stops near the NOPSI hotel and Tulane University. App-based ride-share services are accessible throughout the city.
We have several sponsorship packages and other sponsorship opportunities. Full and half-page print program advertisements will be accepted until September 2, 2022. Contact IA Membership Director, Trina Van Schyndel, at tlva@ucdavis.edu for more information.
You can view the list of IA members here.
For other questions regarding the Imagining America’s 2022 National Gathering, please contact gathering@imaginingamerica.org
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