The third edition of Al Riwaq’s annual symposium explores the connection between artistic practice and the communities that nurture them. This forum will facilitate a dialogue on Art and the Community, touching on the role of education in community engagement and building as well as the impact of grassroots initiatives and collectives.
The discussions will explore manifestations of participatory art, challenges and best practices for cultural institutions, as well as platforms and engagement avenues for collectives and community initiatives.
Programme:
- Opening Remarks: Al Riwaq Art Space
- Session 1: Education and Community:
This panel discusses the role of education and guided experiences in community engagement and community building, as well as creating dialogue, and preserving and documenting histories and cultural practices.
- Speakers:
- Bayan Al Barrak Kanoo
- Ala Younis
- Farah Mattar
- Session 2: Art and Community
This panel discusses the role of art and design in transforming communities, and the impact of outreach initiatives towards creating more accessibility to art. The conversations explore the uses of public and participatory art as a tool for community building, and as well as how cultural context can shape the work of artists and their relationship with the local communities.
- Speakers:
- Amana Collective
- Design Majlis
- Maryam Al Noaimi
For registration, please visit this link.