Exploring Arts for Social Change - Communities in Action - Two-day Intensive with Dr. Judith Marcuse (Canada)
Date and working hours: 17.-18.1.2011 at 10-16.15
Place: Theatre Academy, Haapaniemenkatu 6, 00530 Helsinki
Target group: Professionals in the fields of art and culture, professionals in the fields of education and youth, health and social care as well as for people working with elders, in justice system, in environmental and social justice work, in business and for government and private sector funders.
Content: Around the world artists are impacting the lives of individuals and whole communities, creating new forms of dialogue, insight and positive change. With the use of specialized methods in performance, visual and media arts, these arts practices enable us to imagine and pursue the changes we wish to see in our own lives and in the world around us. Much of this work takes place in non-arts contexts such as in health promotion, medical training and research, in conflict resolution, business innovation, in the justice system, as part of environmental strategies and in human rights work... with youth, elders, in cross-cultural, inter-generational work, as well as in many forms of education. Making art creates a transformative form of cultural democracy in which innovation and hope is created through the lens of the imagination.
If you are interested in the arts as a vehicle for social change, this course will be of interest. The field is rapidly expanding around the world as individuals and organizations increasingly recognize the potency of this work in many different settings. Exploring Arts for Social Change will provide you with information, connect you with others with similar interests and encourage you to reflect in innovative and creative ways. It is not necessary to have professional arts experience. We encourage anyone interested in the arts as vehicles for social change to consider joining us.
About Judith Marcuse: Judith Marcuse’s career spans over 40 years as a dancer, choreographer, director, producer, teacher, writer and lecturer. She has created over 100 original works in dance, theatre and opera, for film and television, and has produced large-scale national and global festivals. Her repertory dance company toured Canada and internationally for over 15 years. Her work with and for young people has included multifaceted initiatives - workshops with thousands of young people, the creation and touring of live stage productions, and television and film projects.
A pioneer in the field of arts for social change, Judith teaches and presents in university and other settings in Canada and abroad, most recently in The Hague and in Durban. Recipient of many awards, including Canada’s major awards in choreography and an honorary doctorate from Simon Fraser University, she is the founder of the International Centre of Art for Social Change (ICASC), a global hub for learning, networking, research and training in the burgeoning field of arts for social change. www.icasc.ca
Fee: 180€
Closing date for on-line registration: 15.12.2010
Contact person: Riitta Pasanen-Willberg,
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