Crossing Boundaries - Socially Engaged Arts in a Global Context

Crossing Boundaries - Socially Engaged Arts in a Global Context
A partnership event by Take A Part \& Art Works Alliance

Thursday, 20 March 2025
10:00 AM 12:00 PM (UK time)
Online

Socially engaged arts often take place within local communities, yet similar practices are happening around the world in different contexts and under different challenges. This online event will bring together artists and practitioners from across the globe to explore:
How can socially engaged artists from different parts of the world inspire new ways of thinking in the UK?
What innovative approaches can help artists and organisations navigate challenges and create meaningful change?
How can we work across boundariescultural, structural, and systemicwhile ensuring sustainable and ethical practices?

This event, hosted by Take A Part and Art Works Alliance, will feature speakers from India, Malaysia, and Europe, sharing their experiences of working within and across different social and cultural landscapes. Through discussion, breakout sessions, and provocations, we will explore fresh perspectives and practical ideas to strengthen the socially engaged arts sector in the UK.

Speakers
Anurupa Roy (India) Katkatha Puppet Theatre
Shaq Koyok (Malaysia) Indigenous artist and activist
European Speaker TBC

What to Expect
Thought-provoking talks from international artists and practitioners
Small group discussions to reflect on innovation and challenges in your own work
Panel Q\&A to share insights and explore ideas together

Event Programme
10:00 AM Welcome \& introduction
10:05 AM Provocation: What can we learn from global approaches to innovation?
Introduction to the concept of jugaad creative problem-solving in challenging conditions
Case study: Katkatha Puppet Theatre (India)
Breakout discussions on working across boundaries and unlocking new possibilities
11:00 AM Insights from Shaq Koyok (Malaysia) \& European speaker (TBC) on innovation in their work
11:30 AM Panel Q\&A Open discussion with all speakers
12:00 PM Event close

Book Your Place
A link for access to the event will be sent to members of ArtWorks Alliance and associates of Take A Part. To join ArtWorks Alliance as a member and access these events, please visit the ArtWorks Alliance website.

This event is presented in partnership by Take A Part CIO and Art Works Alliance.