“Next Session: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2018 (day off Oct. 31)
This intensive, fun, thought-provoking, immersive 6-day experience workshop facilitated by Ruth Howard and Ange Loft is an introduction to principles and practices of arts that engage with and create community; things you need to know to start your own community arts project and also as a gathering of artists and others interested in community-engaged arts. Support: Healthy snacks and some lunches are provided. Translation, including ASL, and on-site childcare can be arranged. Our venues are wheelchair accessible. We can support out-of-town attendees with help finding free or affordable accommodation.
What is it?
- An introduction to principles and practices of arts that engage with and create community;
- Many things you need to know to start your own community arts project;
- An orientation to potential work or internships with Jumblies;
- A gathering of artists and others interested in community-engaged arts;
- A mix of presentation, discussion, art-making, site visits and take-home resources;
- An intensive, fun, thought-provoking, immersive 6-day experience.
Topics include:
- Definitions, terms, & guiding principles
- Project planning
- Partnerships
- Research
- Facilitation
- Creating relationships across difference
- Aesthetics and ethics
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Navigating conflicts and challenges
- History of Jumblies and Offshoots
- Evaluation, documentation & legacy”
For more information and to apply for the upcoming session, please visit Jumblies Theatre.
-from Jumblies Theatre website
Read Jumblies’ Profile on ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory & Map
