The current state of the world provides a framework for artmaking. We are witnessing drastic changes in attitude, effort, stakes, and ultimately self-image. What is the place and role of the arts in this? What is the position of the artist? How do we act in a rapidly changing world?

The conference connects social and global movements with performing arts activism – art as/and social change. We want to shed light on the role of the arts in society through a discussion that aims to be groundbreaking and inclusive, all at the same time.

Welcome to a lunch to lunch event aiming at exploring and discussing the role of performing arts in a rapidly changing world, together with invited artists, researchers and activists. Each day begins with a key note speech, followed by three parallell workshops/seminars, concluding with a closing panel.

FRIDAY AUG 26, 9:00-13:00 (BREAKFAST FROM 8:30)

9-10 Keynote: Christian Lollike

10-10.30  Coffee

10.30-12 Selectable workshops:

1: Khaled Harara, Monirah Hashemi

2: Cecilie Ullerup Schmidt, Andreas Liebmann

3: Open

11.50-12:00 Pause

12-13 Closing panel

Festival Conference during Aug 25-26 and costs 1200 SEK for both days.

Time and date: Aug 25 13:00 – 17:00 and 9:00-13:00.

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