The current state of the world provides a framework for artmaking. We are witnessing drastic changes in attitude, effort, stakes, and ultimately self-image. What is the place and role of the arts in this? What is the position of the artist? How do we act in a rapidly changing world?

The conference connects social and global movements with performing arts activism – art as/and social change. We want to shed light on the role of the arts in society through a discussion that aims to be groundbreaking and inclusive, all at the same time.

Welcome to a lunch to lunch event aiming at exploring and discussing the role of performing arts in a rapidly changing world, together with invited artists, researchers and activists. Each day begins with a key note speech, followed by three parallell workshops / seminars, concluding with a closing panel.

THURSDAY AUG 25, 13:00-17:00 (INC COFFEE)

14-14.30 Coffe

14.30-15.50 Selectable workshops:

1: Chto Delat

2: Arkadi Zaides

3: A neshast

15.50-16 Pause

16-17 Closing panel

Festival Conference during aug 25-26, price 1200 SEK for both days.

Time and date: aug 25 13:00-17:00 and aug 26 9:00-13:00.

Read more about the Festival Conference here.