[ecrea] ITAC3. call for proposals: Best, next and radical practice in participatory arts

International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC3),
taking place in Edinburgh, 3-5 August 2016.Best, next and radical
practice in participatory arts *is the theme of the third International
Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC3), taking place in Edinburgh, 3-5
August 2016.Visit the conference website for latest news,
programme developments and booking details.
www.itac3.com <http://www.itac3.com>

The ITAC3 Conference brings together *artists, organisations, funders
and researchers from all over the world* to explore key issues relating
to participatory arts practice through an inspiring mix of curated
conversations, practical workshops, keynote speeches, seminars and
round-table discussions. Confirmed speakers include 2015 Turner Prize
winning artist collective Assemble and internationally renowned
choreographer Royston Maldoom.

The ITAC3 Programme Committee is *seeking proposals* from the global
community that reflect the best thinking and practice in participatory
arts / teaching artistry informed by theory, research, and projects in
the field. We particularly welcome proposals working in digital arts and
literature and from artists from developing countries.
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*Session themes / topics*

The committee invites proposals that seek to present best, next and
radical practice, through presentation, papers and or practical sessions
and approaches. Conference sessions/ presentations (of between 20 and 90
minutes) should encourage critical reflection and hands-on exploration
in response to the three conference questions:


  * *How can we collectively strengthen support for artists working with
    people? *
  * *How is participatory arts practice evolving to meet the challenges
    of the 21^st century?*
  * *What can the world learn from radical approaches to socially
    engaged art-making?*

*Session formats*

Proposals can take the form of:


  * Practical workshops
  * Research papers
  * Round table /panel discussions
  * Ted style talks
  * Short films


*More information and submitting a proposal*

For more information and details of how to submit a proposal see the
Call for Proposals page here <http://wp.me/P6UAHO-9U>.  Please note the
closing date for proposals is Monday 22 February 2016.

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<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/itac3-best-next-and-radical-practice-in-participatory-arts-tickets-20416479239?ref=ebtn>

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ITAC3 for artists, employers and organisations working in
socially-engaged arts / teaching artistry / participatory arts /
community arts / arts in education and learning.



​We look forward to hearing from you





Alice McGrath (
ITAC3 Event Manager​
​) and the ITAC3 team​






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