Global Dimensions
Exploring social issues through global art...
Global Dimensions is a 3-part project to develop the work of emerging artists and practitioners, globally, who use their work to explore social issues in their cultural context.
Part 1 is a 3-day course for practitioners in the Thames Valley, UK on exploring the international dimension in their work with young people and communities.
Part 2 is called ‘Inter-change 2010' - How does creative practice make a difference?’ and is a two-week international programme (9th to 25th March 2010) for young emerging practitioners on the theme of shelter. In addition to CCC, Interchange is supported by: Creative Junction CIC, Hlanganani Learning Partnership, Reading International Solidarity Centre. For more information on Inter-change, please see the spotlight section.
Part 3 - The Young People’s International Conference is on Thursday, 18th March 2010, 09.00 – 16.00hrs, hosted by Soka Gakkai International-UK at Taplow Court, Maidenhead. This conference aims to:
- demonstrate how creative practice can make changes in young people’s lives and be strengthened by international partnerships
- provide a sustainable platform for a bigger number of young people across the world to exchange ideas, exploring the use of traditional and emerging technologies
- give participants the opportunity to lead sessions that inspire them to deepen their understanding of global issues and develop their own role as active young leaders
We hope to have representatives from cultural community organisations, schools and other learning settings in: Australia, Bolivia, France, Germany, Czech Republic, India, Mali, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and the UK.150 delegates will hear presentations that show the power of creative practice to effect change, delivered by young people from at least 6 of these countries. They will have the opportunity to explore some of the creative practice described and to share ideas and skills that they can then develop in their own communities.