Crossing Boundaries – Socially Engaged Arts in a Global Context
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 boundaries—cultural, structural, and systemic—while ensuring sustainable and ethical practices?
A partnership event by Take A Part & Art Works Alliance
📅 Thursday, 20 March 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UK time)
📍 Online
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
This event is free for members of ArtWorks Alliance, and associates of Take A Part. 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 Join Online Page on our website.
This event is presented in partnership by Take A Part CIO and Art Works Alliance.
🔹 Bookings hosted by Art Works Alliance
🔹 Promotion via Take A Part e-newsletter and social media
Join us for an inspiring and interactive session as we explore new ways forward for socially engaged arts.
