arts in peacebuilding 2
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will discuss the centrality of art in peace and peacebuilding
will look at the role of arts as a pillar in maintaining peace in general
will present and analyze two arts projects conducted in CONTACT’s Summer peacebuilding program, in particular
collective knowledge & wisdom
communicates through/to multiple senses
accesses the emotions
talks from the heart
lowers the affective filters
engages the more human side
encourages action
Economy-Resources
Justice
Identity
Freedom
Speech
Religion/faith/spirituality
Equality & Fairness
Arts
Bring people intimately close to: a hero
each other
a subject
an issue
their own voice
own creativity
expression
The presence of arts is an indicator of a healthy community. The lack of arts in a community indicates that there are serious root causes that prevent the people of that community to enjoy art, or express themselves through artistic means.
Think of an issue that needs to be addressed in your community (smaller or larger)
What is a form of art that is appropriate to address that? Brainstorm
Choose
represent
(sketch it, perform it, sing it-whatever you choose)
• informs about something or someone
•reveal an emotional attachment to a cause
•provide a sense of direction
•provide a voice for a story difficult to tell
•provide inspiration to move forward
•contributes to the health of a community
•shapes the democracy sphere
•gives or increases a voice