there is beauty in this journey
There is Beauty in this Journey is a new artistic programme produced by D6, that seeks to redress the sensationalism and bias around migration stories, aspiring towards a shared, rich and responsive exploration of our city and beyond.
From 2019, our programme aims to reclaim the positive and too often concealed narratives around migration, diversity and cultural heritage. These are narratives and experiences are inextricably connected and complex but increasingly used to divide neighbours, communities and regions. D6 aim to draw out both the known and unknown historical and contemporary constructs that lead to misrepresentation and misinformation.
Through a high-quality programme of artist-led engagement within our city and internationally, D6 will support the research and development of ideas, collaboration and participation. There is Beauty in this Journey will serve as a platform for new processes, practice and partnerships to grow in times of extraordinary political change and transition.
The programme launched on International Migrants Day 2018 with an event to celebrate the positive impact, contributions and vitality of migration in our community.
We hosted a night of music from some of the North East’s finest musicians, Bethany Elen Coyle and the Crossings Band; heard wonderful stories from the community through spoken word and presented the work of artists living, working or visiting our city. We also screened the film We Shall Overswim created by cross-disciplinary artist Borjana Ventzislavova, commissioned by D6.
From 2019, our programme aims to reclaim the positive and too often concealed narratives around migration, diversity and cultural heritage. These are narratives and experiences are inextricably connected and complex but increasingly used to divide neighbours, communities and regions. D6 aim to draw out both the known and unknown historical and contemporary constructs that lead to misrepresentation and misinformation.
Through a high-quality programme of artist-led engagement within our city and internationally, D6 will support the research and development of ideas, collaboration and participation. There is Beauty in this Journey will serve as a platform for new processes, practice and partnerships to grow in times of extraordinary political change and transition.
The programme launched on International Migrants Day 2018 with an event to celebrate the positive impact, contributions and vitality of migration in our community.
We hosted a night of music from some of the North East’s finest musicians, Bethany Elen Coyle and the Crossings Band; heard wonderful stories from the community through spoken word and presented the work of artists living, working or visiting our city. We also screened the film We Shall Overswim created by cross-disciplinary artist Borjana Ventzislavova, commissioned by D6.
"Beautiful night, bringing people from different experiences, cultures together, uniting as a human family- had a great sense of community and strength through our diversity and struggle. Loved the mixture of the spoken word, music and film to tell stories and connect to each other. Can’t wait for more events like this- let’s celebrate our diversity and unite!"- Attendee of the event
It was a great evening to celebrate the positive impact of migration on our shared cultural heritage but also to promote the rights of migrants and help foster a welcoming city in this time of challenge and change.