Imagine Talk 2: Transforming Communities

Diversity Arts Australia

Join us online on August 7th to explore how art can empower social change and transform accessible spaces!

DATE: Wednesday 7 August 2024TIME: 5pm-6.30pm AEST (Additional timezones: 10am-11:30 am Egypt and Ethiopia). <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240807T070000&p1=240&p2=53&p3=7" title="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240807T070000&p1=240&p2=53&p3=7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check your timezone here</a>.Featuring <a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/project/imagine-project-all-case-studies/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/project/imagine-project-all-case-studies/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Imagine case studies</a> from Ethiopia (<a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/iatw/education-empathy-and-escapism-under-the-big-top/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/iatw/role-models-of-representation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fekat Circus</a>), Egypt (<a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/iatw/role-models-of-representation/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/iatw/role-models-of-representation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Orchestra Al-Nour Wal Amal</a>) and Australia (<a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/imagine_project/actnowtheatre/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/imagine_project/actnowtheatre/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ActNow Theatre</a>), this online session looks at organisations and initiatives that use various art forms, such as dance, theatre, film, storytelling, and music, to empower marginalised communities, promote social change, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for human rights.These themes highlight the power of the arts to empower individuals and communities, preserve cultural heritage, and create inclusive and accessible spaces. Through these diverse initiatives and organisations, the arts play a vital role in promoting social change, fostering understanding, and giving a voice to underrepresented groups.SPEAKERS:<ul><li><a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/dereje-dange/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/dereje-dange/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dereje Dange</a>, Co-Founder &amp; Artistic Director, Fekat Circus, Ethiopia</li><li><a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/azza-guergues/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/azza-guergues/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Azza Guergues</a>, Journalist &amp; Podcast Producer, Egypt</li><li><a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/nagat-radwan/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/nagat-radwan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nagat Radwan</a>, Executive Director, Orchestra Al-Nour Wal Amal, Egypt</li><li>New Speaker: <a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/yasmin-gureeboo/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/yasmin-gureeboo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yasmin Gurreeboo</a>, CEO &amp; Artistic Director, ActNow Theatre, Kaurna land, Adelaide, Australia</li></ul>MODERATOR: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanyika-mshila-1a634b12/?originalSubdomain=au" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanyika-mshila-1a634b12/?originalSubdomain=au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wanyika Mshila</a>, Social Change AgentWelcome by <a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/lena-nahlous-2/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/person/lena-nahlous-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lena Nahlous</a>, CEO, Diversity Arts AustraliaRSVP: Register to receive the Zoom invitation to the online panel. The <a href="https://diversityarts.org.au/project/imagine-project-all-case-studies/" title="https://diversityarts.org.au/project/imagine-project-all-case-studies/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Imagine Project</a> by Diversity Arts Australia is proudly supported by British Council and Creative Australia as part of the <a href="https://creativeequitytoolkit.org/topic/anti-racism/be-inspired-by-successful-case-studies/" title="https://creativeequitytoolkit.org/topic/anti-racism/be-inspired-by-successful-case-studies/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Creative Equity Toolkit</a>.

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