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Sorry if this is a duplicate for some of you, but I thought it worth being sure all of AACORN sees it. Cheers, Ted Buswick From: Stephanie Knight [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:59 AM Subject: Knowing Ways: Critical Learning in Arts Practice Call for Contributions Hi everyone, I am delighted to be sending you this Call for Contributions for the Knowing Ways: Critical Learning in Arts Practice conference in September. May I ask that you forward it to anyone whom you think may be interested? I have sent it as an attachment as well. Very best wishes, Stephanie Stephanie Knight Conference Director Knowing Ways: Critical Learning in Arts Practice 8th, 9th & 10th September 2011 Edinburgh Scotland + 44 [0] 1578 750694 + 44 [0] 7817 359703 [log in to unmask] Associate Editor Journal of Arts & Communities www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journals http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journals/view-Journal,id=159/view,page=2 / Early Call for Contributions Knowing Ways: Critical Learning in Arts Practice EDINBURGH, Scotland 8th, 9th & 10th September 2011. The Editors of the Journal of Arts & Communities are delighted to announce a collaborative event and Call for Contributions with: Amnesty International, North Edinburgh Arts, The University of Glamorgan & The George Ewart Evans Storytelling Centre, The Institute of International Health & Development, The University of Glasgow Business School, The Learning for Democracy network, Intellect publishers and Creative Scotland. The Knowing Ways Conference brings together international partners to investigate and disseminate knowledge about critical learning in arts practice through the following four strands of inquiry: * Arts & Human Rights * Arts & Health * Artists and Critical Learning * Developing international practice - no mean model The history of the pedagogical aspects of arts and communities, arts and human rights, artists in learning, and arts and health care lies within critically engaged education and learning for democracy. There continues to be a growing demand for artists who can apply their art forms to various organisational and educational contexts, formal as well as informal, participative, supportive and popular activity. Activist work in areas such as human rights and social, organisational and environmental justice which often involves community and participatory practice. The principles, policies and pedagogical features of this work remain central to professional practice, presenting challenges and demanding a profound ability to design and deliver work that is accessible and meaningful to different groups and communities in diverse settings. Artists expect, and are prepared, to work in many contexts, some challenging, some dangerous. It can be difficult to remain passionate and to sustain commitments to justice, democracy and the political and cultural rights of citizens, especially in times of crises. Nonetheless, political beliefs in democracy and social justice ensure that participatory arts practices deliver important and uncensored spaces for learning and democratic development. Governments and agencies throughout the world often recognise the effectiveness of these practitioners and seek to employ them to promote inclusive policies, post-conflict reconciliation and regeneration agendas. This can provide sources of funding for the arts, although there can be dual role compromises that can tie them to the service of specific policies and interests. In working for Human Rights, there can be particular concern where state sponsorship of arts practice can be used as a means of neutralising resistance. In the current climate, there is value to be gleaned from collective reflection upon the design and delivery of work that responds to government, political, corporate or managerial concerns and commissions. This conference provides a forum for reviewing recent economic, political and policy agendas and considering the challenges, dilemmas and opportunities they present to arts practitioners and the related professional fields. North Edinburgh Arts is situated in an area of Edinburgh, Scotland where early participatory arts practice began. Examples of practice and engagement from this tradition will enliven much of the conference experience, although the event is organised to capture wider insights and facilitate dialogue with international colleagues. This will be stimulated with formal presentations, investigative workshops, exhibitions, films, performances and fora. Contributions are invited from artists, educators, health practitioners, social and environmental justice activists, academic researchers and generally people who engage with the arts to advance their work. 30, 60 and 90 minute slots are available, so prospective contributors should indicate their preference when submitting their proposals. Venue requirements should also be explained, since North Edinburgh Arts Centre has a theatre, studios and gallery spaces, and is a highly versatile centre. Proposals should be received by Friday 29th April 2011 and submitted to: Stephanie Knight Conference Director [log in to unmask] Creative Scotland is offering 40 bursaries for artists based in Scotland to participate in this conference. If you are interested in applying for one of these, please contact Stephanie Knight. Special Edition of the international Journal of Arts & Communities in partnership with Amnesty International The conference will launch a Special Edition of the International Journal of Arts & Communities devoted to Arts & Human Rights, in partnership with Amnesty International to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The conference will also claim space for a future special issue on the relationship between management and the arts, with particular attention to the contribution that artists can make to progressive management in the modern workplace. Error! Filename not specified.Error! Filename not specified.Error! 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