Maps are used to represent physical topographies of land or borders between nations, and to assist with directing us to a desired destination. But can they also be used to represent emotions? To make unseen connections? Or to understand the past or move forward into a new future? Can the arts help to shape a new kind of map?

International performing artist Yo-Yo Ma will be joined by U-M President Mark Schlissel and a newly formed Steering Committee of U-M students and Michigan-based artists to kick-off a 6-month artist residency project that explores these questions. They will reflect on the challenges of the past year, and how the pandemic has radically altered educational modes and dispersed the university's students, faculty and staff on all three campuses. The event will also incorporate performance and outline ways the audience can get involved in the residency project as it develops.

Registration required to attend the event:
https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YOx3HPGiSbyspNS29bH-gw