Food, Water and Energy Nexus at Imperial Valley

The Food, Water and Energy Nexus at Imperial Valley campaign objective is to educate, engage, increase awareness, and inspire positive change and action in social justice on food, water, and energy in the lowest quartile California Healthy Places Index agricultural and border communities of Calexico, El Centro, and Brawley. This multidisciplinary public awareness campaign will consist of thought-provoking and emotionally resonant visual and artistic content in photographs, videos, mosaic portable murals, podcasts, a food pantry, multimedia installations, and handmade and digital illustrations in the public space. In addition, the San Diego State University - Imperial Valley Steppling Art Gallery hosts a one-month exhibition with a reception open to the community. Concurrently, workshops imparted by a food pantry and a one-day seminar co-organized with the SDSU-IV Sustainable Energy Center (SEC) to facilitate dialogue, educate the public, and encourage active participation and engagement. The intent is to foster a connection between San Diego State University - Imperial Valley and Imperial County concerning critical well-being and sustainability issues and community engagement to captivate and engage audiences emotionally, increasing awareness, meaningful action, and positive change.