2023 Highlights
We reflect on the challenges and highlights from 2023, and the creativity and commitment of artists, partners and friends.
Collaborative Incubator: Toolkit
We are delighted to launch the Collaborative Incubator Toolkit, as part of the Beyond the Now collective.
Judges announced for Footnote x Counterpoints writing prize
Writers Elif Shafak, Philippe Sands, and Dina Nayeri have been unveiled as the judges of the inaugural Footnote x Counterpoints Writing Prize for writers from refugee or migrant backgrounds.
SHARING INTANGIBLE HERITAGE: A VIRTUAL RESIDENCY, PART OF A ‘CREATE SYRIA’ PROJECT
Syrian artists Abeer Sanyour and Yara Amayri explore the intangible heritage of Syria at GROW, Plymouth.
IN DISPLACED REMEMBRANCE
We are delighted to continue collaborating with internationally renowned artist, Adrian Paci. His latest piece, In Displaced Remembrance, is developed in collaboration with a group of displaced people living in Greece.
Summer School: Field notes
We are pleased to announce the publication of the Create/Counterpoints Arts Field notes 1V.
THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE PROGRAMME FOR REFUGEE WEEK UK
Join us for a day of music, talks, workshops, film screenings and a new public art commission by artist Murugiah.
Sanctuary City
Launch of Sanctuary City, a new work by Eirini Linardaki in the public space of Kypseli, Athens, as part of our Across Borders programme.
Our Plan for 2023-27
We are excited to present our business plan for 2023-27 which has been informed by strategic conversations and planning sessions held over the last 18 months.
Beyond the Now at Mozfest
An experimental exchange of ideas between journalists and socially-engaged artists.
Theme of Refugee Week 2023: Compassion
For Refugee Week’s 25th anniversary we invite you to celebrate what compassion looks like in action.
Opportunity: Producer, Pop Culture & Social Change
Counterpoints Arts is seeking a talented and highly organised individual with knowledge and experience of the TV/film industry.
Opportunity: Refugee Week Freelance Producer
We are recruiting a freelance Producer to support the planning and delivery of Refugee Week 2023 (which will be the festival’s 25th anniversary!)
South West Artist Call-Out: Present your work at ‘About Us! Artists’ Scratch Showcase’
Are you a creative, artist or designer looking for a safe space to share your ideas? Are you looking for inspiration for your next creative project?
We are looking for a new Refugee Week UK Coordinator!
We are recruiting a new Coordinator for Refugee Week UK.
Mutual Affinities: Learning Lab with Creative Scotland and Counterpoints Arts
We’re half-way through the Mutual Affinities Learning Lab programme, having de-camped from the digital to the ‘real’ space of Deveron Projects in Huntly, Scotland.
