The DiverseWorks Art + Climate Partners present Emily Johnson (2013 Creative Capital Awardee) as the inaugural speaker for Art + Climate CONVERSATIONS. Join Houstonians, climate advocates, dance and art enthusiasts, and artists alike on the evening of July 29th for a talk by Johnson, a Yup’ik multi-disciplinary artist, choreographer, land and water protector, and organizer for justice, sovereignty and well-being. In October 2026, Johnson’s Overflow Radio will be presented at DiverseWorks.

Art + Climate CONVERSATIONS highlights artists and creatives that are leading the way on addressing climate-related issues through their work. The DW Art + Climate Partners support and advise on climate programming and future projects. DiverseWorks’ Art + Climate program began in 2023-24 and consists of a climate action plan that guides the organization; programming that increases awareness of the effects of climate change; support for artists to develop environmentally sustainable practices; and the development of a new, climate-forward facility for artists, community members, and other non-profit organizations to share.