We will be presenting on our research project Archiving Black Futures: Revisioning Public Art during the “Norming” section of Mass Culture’s DNA Expo. You’ll hear a bit about some of the insights we’ve learned so far and the way we’ve been making sense of the data from the important conversations that we’ve been having with community around us.

Mass Culture’s free online DNA Expo returns on Jan 29, 2026 (11:00-17:30 EST). Join arts workers, artists, funders, researchers, municipal partners and cultural leaders for a full day exploring how data can strengthen the arts.

The Expo guides you through the stages of Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing data, with sessions designed to build practical skills and support collaborative learning.

Highlights:

• Five main sessions that bring everyone together
• Breakout roundtables and workshops tailored to your interests
• Hands-on activities and resource sharing
• Practical tools for evaluative thinking
• A mix of inspiration, peer learning, and actionable takeaways

Whether you’re new to arts data or deeply immersed in it, the DNA Expo is built to meet you where you are in your data journey.