Conflict & the Creative Arts
Conference 2021
Hosted by the University for the Creative Arts, this one-day conference explores the role artistic practice plays in transforming individuals and societies in contexts of conflict.
Event details
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21 October 2021 - 21 October 2021
10:00-17:30 (GMT)
Online and UCA Canterbury, New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AN
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When: 21 October 2021, 10.00-17.30
Where: online and UCA Canterbury
How to book: Book via Eventbrite - booking essential
Price: Free
Hosted by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), this one-day conference explores the role artistic practice plays in transforming individuals and societies in contexts of conflict.
A diverse programme of panel debates, in conversation sessions and opportunities for discussions and artistic discovery, the conference features an esteemed line-up of international experts, practitioners, and emerging researchers. This includes UCA’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Catherine Harper and UCA Professorial Fellow, Jonathan Harris.
Conference programme
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From 10:00 |
Arrival |
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10:30 – 10:40 |
Opening address - Professor Catherine Harper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UCA. |
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10:45– 11:30
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Professor Paul Heritage, Queen Mary University of London How do people transform their worlds through creativity and the arts? What difference can art make for those who live in situations of risk, violence, and crisis? Professor Heritage will explore a case study from Brazil. |
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11.30 – 12:15
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Conflict Textiles: Threads, Connections, Presence… – Breege Doherty Breege Doherty, Conflict Textiles Assistant Curator will trace the journey of Conflict Textiles from Chilean arpilleras in the 1970s to the present physical collection and online transnational live archive focused on conflict and human rights abuses. |
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12.15 – 13.15 |
In conversation A panel discussion between artists Siva Sai Jeevaantham, Maxine Chester and Laura Espinosa Loaiza, moderated by Professorial Fellow, Jonathan Harris. |
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13:15 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 – 14:45 |
Professor Paul Cooke, University of Leeds & Professor Ananda Breed, University of Lincoln How can arts education support youth-centred approaches to civil society building in global, post-conflict settings? This in-conversation session will delve into case studies from the Changing the Story project and Mobile Arts for Peace (Rwanda). |
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14:45 – 15:45 |
In conversation A panel discussion between researchers Anna Smirnova and Shang Almala Khidhir and artist Eileen Harrisson, moderated by Professor Terry Perk. |
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15:45 – 16:00 |
Coffee Break |
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16:00 – 16:45 |
UCA's Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr Simon Dancey & Professorial Fellow, Jonathan Harris In conversation exploring creative art, power and conflict. |
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16:45 – 17.00 |
Closing remarks |
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Conflict & the Creative Arts exhibition
Alongside the conference, we're hosting an exhibition at UCA Canterbury and online. Responding to the theme of conflict, contributions come from a range of creative backgrounds, from fine art and sculpture to video.
For more information about the Conflict and the Creative Arts Conference 2021, contact cultureandconflict@uca.ac.uk.