ELEVATE 2020: A Conversation Between Sister Cities – Atlanta Contemporary and Les Abattoirs

Atlanta Contemporary and Les Abattoirs in Toulouse, France will partner for a dynamic conversation between their respective executive directors, Veronica Kessenich and Annabelle Ténèze. The conversation will center on how the two directors steward their organizations through these unprecedented times, with a focus on the relevance of promoting contemporary art and artists during COVID-19. In addition, the two women will speak to how their organizations navigate the importance of gender equity and addressing racism and inequality. This event will also provide an opportunity to further promote friendship and cultural understanding between Atlanta and Toulouse, which have been sister cities since 1974.