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Against the backdrop of global urgencies, the cost-of-living crisis, armed conflict, ecological emergencies, and social injustice, online Satellite Event participants along with ELIA Leadership Symposium in-person attendees will co-create
the Manchester Provocation.
Arts education institutions in Kenya, Canada, USA, Colombia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Egypt invite you to participate in their events.
First respond to online provocations based on 'matters of concern', then collaborate to feed into the Manchester Provocation - a joint text or artifact that could take any form embracing a myriad artistic, cultural, academic languages in all their wonder,
complexity and purpose.
Join us as we empower each other with the confidence and foresight to take actionable steps towards a better future. This is the beginning of now.
What to expect Register for one or more ELIA Leadership Symposium Online Satellite Events. Each event will cover a different ‘matter of concern’, requires active participation and is free of charge to join.
Please note time zones and event durations differ. Satellite event hosts will be your guides. The outcomes of each event will be forwarded to the team in Manchester who will incorporate your work into what will become the Manchester Provocation.
The BUE ""Faculty of Art & Design"" is delighted to extend an invitation to our online satellite event titled ""Inclusivity & Accessibility,"" held in collaboration with ELIA and Manchester Metropolitan University
(MMU). The event will be held on October 18th, 2023, at 18:00 Cairo time, and is designed to complement the in-person Leadership Symposium taking place in Manchester from October 18th to 20th, 2023. Our online event
will feature stimulating discussions with local and international participants, focusing on thought-provoking perspectives centered around ""Inclusivity & Accessibility"" in the arts cluster. These perspectives
will be presented by students, academics, artists, psychologists, and practitioners with a background in cultural management.
The discussions will delve into the pursuit of inclusivity in higher arts education, as well as within the broader realm of art practices. Within higher arts education, there will be an emphasis on the importance
of recognizing and respecting the cultural backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff. We will explore the creation of safe environments that foster self-expression within and beyond the curriculum. Additionally,
we will examine how we can learn from and engage with diverse communities to integrate accessibility throughout the creative industry, ensuring that underrepresented voices are not only acknowledged but also valued.
By sharing case studies and real-life experiments, we aim to demonstrate the transformative power of artistic expression and its positive impact on communities. Enabling accessibility to self-expression can lead
to significant improvements in the quality of human lives. Moreover, we will engage in discussions on the vital significance of ensuring equal access to the arts for all individuals, regardless of their background
or circumstances, thereby providing opportunities for everyone to benefit.
We kindly request your presence at this important event as we collectively explore ways to foster inclusivity and accessibility in higher arts education and the wider art cluster.
Join Faculty of Fine Arts Dean Annie Gérin in a discussion responding to a provocation delivered by special guest Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui (Pakistan). By fostering inclusive narratives and providing a platform for
underrepresented communities, the arts are believed to be a strong catalyst for social justice. Artistic communities contribute to economic empowerment by creating opportunities for individuals to express their
creativity, to function autonomously and collectively in self-organised ways, and to generate income through pathways that may be more ethical or equitable in their view. What role can and should Higher Arts
Education play in paving the way for a more inclusive, accessible, and prosperous future for all? Or is this narrative just another story from the echo chamber? Join us as we seek to answer these questions and more!
How intentionally inclusive are higher arts educational institutions? By using the resources within our unique, distinctive communities, we create opportunity for inclusive cultural change. This session will discuss
how higher arts education can lead academic colleagues in this important work. Moderated by: Eric Hess (Associate Director for Inclusive Teaching) and Mike Mason (Chair of Africana Studies).
17:00 - 24:00 EAT 15:00 - 22:00 BST
Maabara Drum Circle - The Beginning of Now Edition Maabara Atelier
Malindi, Kenya
Maabara Atelier in collaboration with ELIA presents: Maabara Drum Circle - The Beginning of Now Edition, as part of the satellite events held during the ELIA Leadership Symposium 2023. A drum circle is a practice of
Orature in which an informal group of people gather together to make music led by percussion instruments, dance, and tell stories and recite poems and share knowledge and ways of being. The drum circle is also called
rhythm circles - it's a free-form, without a firm beginning or end to the musical, oral and expressions of knowledge. Participants in the Maabara Drum Circle are invited in person at VIDZO in Takaye Village
Malindi, we will sit under a Baobab tree arranged in a circle with fire as our centre. This instant rhythm experience is for all ages and abilities – no musical experience needed! In this edition we will explore
the themes of the leadership conference connecting Malindi with Manchester. Accompanied by percussion instruments, participants in the Maabara Drum Circle tell stories, dance, and recite poems, and share knowledge.
It is also called rhythm circles - an instant rhythm experience for all ages and abilities and no musical experience is needed! It's free-form, without a firm beginning or end to the musical and oral expression.
09:30 - 11:00 HKT
02:30 - 04:00 BST
Charting the intersection of Creativity, Technology and Skills for Tomorrow
The creative and cultural industries (CCI) around the globe is amidst profound and dynamic transformations that are shaped by a myriad of social-economic, technological, geopolitical forces and so on. Emerging digital
technologies such as AR/VR/MR and generative AI tools, are seen as game changers driving a paradigm shift in how arts are created, consumed, and how the CCI will operate. How will performing arts education (PAE)
and the future careers in the CCI be changed? What should we do to preparing students today for tomorrow's stage? Join us for thought-provoking discussions at the ELIA Leadership Symposium satellite session hosted
by HKAPA.
Through panel talks and discussions among educators, students, and practitioners, we aim to reimagine the multidimensional roles of artists in the future contexts, and discuss how tertiary arts institutions
can best prepare students for an interconnected world driven by changes in both creativity and technology.
Come be part of an inspiring exchange that charts a common vision for the future of PAE shaped by a community of practice at the heart of both technology and expression. Register now to help shape the future
of performing arts education and the creative cultural industry.
This academic session takes the form of both a debate and artistic action, delving into the multifaceted topic of “access to art in the global south.” The discussion will revolve around the premise that widening
access to art might require redefining our understanding of art itself, particularly in a school that engages with interdisciplinarity, craftsmanship, and Latin America’s diverse creative knowledge at the center
of our core institutional mission. Challenging conventional notions of art in our geopolitical situatedness, we inquire whether art holds intrinsic value within our local context and whether or not it exclusively
resides within museums, gallery walls, and institutionally sanctioned practices. As a result, we question whether institutionality guarantees art accessibility and transformative sensory experiences for widening
audiences. As we see it, this discourse must extend to educational institutions’ role in ensuring broader access to art through a more comprehensive understanding of the artistic practice and experience. Beyond
teaching, we contemplate the school’s potential contributions and consider the extent of its influence through an expanded pedagogical practice for a broader societal audience. Ultimately, this session seeks
to uncover the complexities surrounding art’s accessibility, institutional insularity, and value politics in the global south.
10:00 - 12:00 SGT 03:00 - 05:00 BST
Equity, Inclusivity and Cultural Leadership: a conversation on concerns of our time
Leadership styles are moving away from hierarchical models towards more collaborative, inclusive models. What “inclusivity” looks like and how to “do” inclusivity may look different across different countries. As arts
leaders and higher education institutions recognize the urgency of addressing issues of social justice and equity – including questions such as access to arts / arts education and empowering under-represented voices
and communities - how have we adapted our leadership styles to accommodate these needs? How do we create environments that are equitable, creatively productive and empowering for learners, staff and the communities
we serve? What are existing models in our institutions / contexts and what can we learn from others? This session invites participants to actively join in a virtual conversation through breakout group discussions
around these questions, facilitated by the MA Arts and Cultural Leadership programme at Singapore’s LASALLE College of the Arts.
