Arts in Times of Crisis: Regional Arts Victoria Symposium 2009
4th March 2009
Regional Arts Victoria will be holding its State Symposium in Geelong in October 2009 on The Role of Arts in Times of Crisis with a focus on regional and rural Victoria, and developing partnerships between professionals in the fields of health and arts in an attempt to generate discussion on how they may work together in times of need.
The term 'crisis' can be invoked when communities are affected by a number of factors, changing climate, economy, loss of industry, changing population, or the challenge to keep young people in regional areas to name but a few. Regional communities often feel these effects more keenly than their metropolitan counterparts and the damage can be substantial and enduring.
So what does crisis mean to you? And what role do the arts play in the way communities deal with crisis?
Please comment here - we would love to know your thoughts, ideas, or any examples of ways you have seen or heard of that used the arts (such as Regional Arts Victoria's Fresh & Salty Project) as a vehicle to deal with crisis on a global, local, or even personal level.
To stay up to date on this year's symposium, please see the project page, or email Joe Toohey.
Member Comments
Poignant and timely
Sue Strano: 10th Feb 09
As crises go, what rural Victoria has just experienced is beyond imagination. I hope that people can find expression and share their stories, which remind us all of what is important.
Recovery
Joe: 17th Feb 09
I agree. I think that by October, when the symposium is held, we will have a better idea of the various ways in which regional communities in Victoria have responded to the recent fires.
Deadline Extended
Joe: 24th Feb 09
Please note the deadline for submissions for expressions of interest to present at this years forum has been extended until Friday March 27!
We want to hear from you, so please leave us a comment!
ReGenerating Community Conference
Joe: 23rd Mar 09
Those interested in this topic might also be interested in the following opportunity from the Cultural Development Network.
Call for Presentations: ReGenerating Community Conference, September September 2-4 2009, RMIT University, Melbourne
CDN encourages you to consider making a proposal for our conference this year. The three day conference to be held at RMIT University in Melbourne will focus on the contribution of arts to civic engagement of communities. A stimulating program of keynote speakers, local presenters, interactive artistic experiences and networking opportunities will make this a not to be missed event.
Closing date for the first round of proposals Friday March 27.
More details from the conference website: www.cdn-generations.net.au
ABaF
Joe: 14th Apr 09
People interested in this topic may find this article interesting as well - http://www.abaf.org.au/index.php?action=pages&pageID=6951
Promoting Mental Wellbeing through the Arts - Expression of Interest
Joe: 27th Apr 09
The Wellington Primary Care Partnership is looking for expressions of interest from communities, agencies and individuals to discuss arts related projects with a focus on social inclusion.
The projects will need to be targeted to people experiencing disadvantage in their access to such activities due to their social or economic circumstances or geographic location. The projects will seek to improve mental wellbeing at individual, organisational and community levels.
For more information, click here.
Berry St
Rick Connors
(): 21st May 09
I have been working with Lisa Rudd from Yea. She is working with Berry Street and has been heavily involved with bushfire recovery and now leading they Yea area with Arts and recovery.
I'm sure she would be interested in presenting at the Symposium.
Rick
RE: Berry St
Joe: 21st May 09
Thanks Rick - would love to hear from Lisa! You can email jtoohey@rav.net.au or go to http://www.rav.net.au/about-us/news-media/story/8/ to download a Call for Presentation form.
Cheers,
Joe.
CDN Registrations Open
Joe: 4th Jun 09
Those interested in the above topic may be interested to note that registrations are now open for the Cultural Development Networks' 'ReGenerating Community' National Conference in September 2009.
More information is available at www.culturaldevelopment.net.au.
