10/14/2026
βSanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026β includes a major community interviewΒ project documenting nearly 100 of our neighbors telling their immigration story.Β
These interviews were conducted by local artists, videographers, and community activists and this post highlights some of the 13 videographers. Swipe through to hear their reflections on what it meant to participate in this project. Β
These videographers deserve all our gratitude for their hard work creating this powerful archive.
And stay tuned for the upcoming post about more of the videographers later in the month!
The Community Interview Project will never appear online and will only be viewable at RoCo during normal gallery hours through November 14th.
Logan Brown
βI took a more spontaneous approach toward requesting my interviews. Asking folks I met for the first time, over dinner, at the coffee shop, in the park. Usually prompted by them sharing their story and where theyβre from before I even thought to ask. By the end of this project, I became more solid in my belief that humans innately want to share their stories, especially when times are misleading. I want this exhibit to not only inform but challenge folks to be more vocal about their stories.β β L.B.
Elena Dilai
βItβs incredible how much heart someone can pack into just two minutes. Listening to these stories reminded me that behind every immigration journey is a person who had to leave something familiar behind and find a way to build a new sense of home. I was struck not only by the resilience it takes to start over, but also by how many people feel compelled to help those who come after them. I hope visitors leave with a deeper appreciation for the courage, generosity, and humanity woven into these experiences.β β E.D.
Kenny Carmona
βAfter years of working with migrants across New York State and beyond, it meant a great deal to help share their stories. I have listened to workers speak about the families they left behind, the hope that brought them here, and the injustices they endured because they needed to keep working and send money home. My heart breaks knowing that, after all they have sacrificed, so many now live in fear
