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The fascinating story of a Chinese diplomat who saved the lives of many refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe.
A teacher flees to France from his war-torn country in this deeply affecting drama.
Join us for workshops, music and performances as we kick off Refugee Week at the V&A.
Does humanity ever learn from past tragedy? BAFTA-winning director Samir Mehanovic investigates.
Who Are We? Art, migration and the production of democracy with Counterpoints Arts, Loughborough University, the Open University and Stance Podcast
A Learning Lab focusing on the participatory and social engagement work of Juan delGado - as seen through the lens of his two-stage ‘Living Room’ project set in the cultural and social landscape of Wakefield and at Art House.
The Migration Museums Network and Counterpoints Arts are hosting a free evening event at the Migration Museum to plan Refugee Week 2018 activities together.
Get set for Refugee Week 2018 Join us for a day of listening, learning and networking in preparation for the 20th birthday edition of Refugee Week, 18-24 June 2018. Expect inspiring speakers, engaging practical workshops and fabulous performances - visit the Eventbrite page for more details. Refugee Week is a partnership project coordinated by Counterpoints Arts
Hosted at the Jewish Museum, we are delighted to be collaborating with the Museum on this Late event. Presented as part of the Migration Festival programme for the Museum's Sukkot: Seeking Shelter installation, in partnership with Camden Council. Explore the Sukkot: Seeking Shelter installation after hours and enjoy art installations, crafts and talks inspired by themes of [...]
The 4th national Platforma Festival for the arts by, about and with refugees and migrants will take place in Newcastle and across the North East between 19-31 October 2017.
This two-day Learning Lab focuses on Migrant Mothers and Daughters – Participation Arts and Social Action in Research at a pivotal stage of its development. We will critically re-examine film footage shot throughout the Migrant Mothers and Daughters research, collectively reflecting on the collaborative process enacted across ‘walking methods’ and ‘participatory theatre’, together with listening and learning from participants [...]
Join us for a morning of talks and discussion where we’ll explore diverse rights-focused approaches to arts participation. Guest speakers will present a range of perspectives and methods, providing insights into how these have applied to specific audience groups they’ve worked with. Speakers will then host a series of open roundtable discussions encouraging an open dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Our next Learning Lab, Unlearning the Role of the Artist: Part 2, is framed by the interdisciplinary methodologies and comparative arts practice of London-based artist, Eva Sajovic. The Learning Lab will take place at MediaNox Gallery, Maribor (Slovenia) on 13th July 2017.
Iranian photographer Farhad Berahman presents memories of Iranian asylum seekers living in exile as part of Bournemouth University's Festival of Learning, July 8th 2017.
As part of Refugee Week 2017, we are collaborating with the British Museum to bring a special event and celebrate this year's theme - Shared Future. Join us for a rich range of happenings and activities taking place across The British Museum’s Great Court – from music performances, to visual installations, youth workshops and much [...]
