UK: Capacity building and public event
In November 2022, we welcomed artists and partners to the D6 studios in Newcastle for the second capacity building workshop.
The two UK-based artists Artists Amak Mahmoodian and Zariq Rosita-Hanif joined D6 for the first phase of their residencies. They participated in workshops with ACT partners and cultural practitioners and the voluntary sector from the North East. In online discussions with partners in Turkey, Jordan and France, and in smaller workshops, we explored how better we can work towards creating safe and equitable spaces for artists whose practice has been disrupted by forced migration. We were especially grateful to the involvement of artists who have previously been in residence at D6 - Hamzeh Al Hussien, Jane Bizimana and Sadia Sikandar.
It's really important that ACT creates opportunities for the artists to share their practice more widely. The time together included a public event where Amak and Zariq gave thought-provoking presentations about their work. The event at the Star and Shadow in Newcastle also included a panel discussion with members from each partner organisation.
We look forward to welcoming Amak and Zariq back to the D6 studios in early 2023.
Find out more about ACT here.
The two UK-based artists Artists Amak Mahmoodian and Zariq Rosita-Hanif joined D6 for the first phase of their residencies. They participated in workshops with ACT partners and cultural practitioners and the voluntary sector from the North East. In online discussions with partners in Turkey, Jordan and France, and in smaller workshops, we explored how better we can work towards creating safe and equitable spaces for artists whose practice has been disrupted by forced migration. We were especially grateful to the involvement of artists who have previously been in residence at D6 - Hamzeh Al Hussien, Jane Bizimana and Sadia Sikandar.
It's really important that ACT creates opportunities for the artists to share their practice more widely. The time together included a public event where Amak and Zariq gave thought-provoking presentations about their work. The event at the Star and Shadow in Newcastle also included a panel discussion with members from each partner organisation.
We look forward to welcoming Amak and Zariq back to the D6 studios in early 2023.
Find out more about ACT here.