Published on 2026-05-20 by freyb019
“Aragti Wadaag” is a collaborative initiative between Soomaal House of Art and the University of Minnesota’s Art Department to reimagine how institutions and communities partner. Through workshops, dialogues, and a public symposium, Somali artists and the Department’s faculty/students will co-create a framework for ethical collaboration—centering diaspora voices in decision-making. Outcomes include a public toolkit, advocacy pathways for Somali artists, and policy reforms to address historic inequities. Hosted at The Hub, this project leverages its hybrid space and anti-racist mission to foster reciprocity, ensuring Somali narratives shape institutional futures.
Funding for this residency is supported in part by the Art Department.
Meet the Resident Artists
