On the 28th/29th June 2023 Artsadmin and Art, Climate, Transition (ACT) will be co-hosting an international symposium exploring the intersections between contemporary performance, democratic participation, & environmental justice. This two-day symposium will be based at Toynbee Studios in London and sits alongside What Shall We Build Here festival.
This symposium takes an expanded understanding of political discourse and knowledge dissemination. To get to grips with the big themes we are looking at, and to move the conversation forwards, we need many modes of communication. ACT are delighted to include an eclectic mix of panel discussions, workshops, walks, performances, talks, keynote lectures, meals & meditations.
ACT are looking for artists, arts workers, theorists & activists to be a part of this programme.
There are two ways to get involved:
- Panel speaker – Panelists will have a 10 minute slot each, followed by a discussion. Panel themes will be confirmed once we have gathered responses, however current ideas include: Language & Ecology; Speculative Futures & Environmental Justice; and Democracy & Environmentalism. ACT will cover travel costs & two nights of accommodation for selected panelists, and a one-off speaker fee of £200.
- Workshops & interventions – this is a more flexible format which could include meals, walks, discussion sessions or more. These sessions can be between 1-2 hours and may take place on-site at Toynbee Studios or off-site. ACT will cover travel costs, two nights of accommodation, and will cover the costs of prep & delivery time (based on a day rate of £200) as well as essential material costs.
