Workshops

Arts & Democracy has offered many workshops and learning exchanges since 2004, ranging from a one-hour conversation in the midst of a conference, to a weekend long workshop. The inter-generational workshops are designed to support ongoing local organizing, and teams of participants are encouraged to participate.
The following are examples of how we work:
INTRODUCTORY |
HALF DAY |
DEEPER EXPLORATION |
INTENSIVE |
90 minutes – 2 hours |
3-5 hours |
Day long |
Multiple days |
Robust Introductions |
All of the above, PLUS |
All of the above, PLUS |
All of the above, PLUS |
Brief introduction to methodology & definitions |
Asset mapping for participants (making connections) |
Strategic power mapping of particular community |
Framing interactive dialogue with local leaders |
Snapshots of cultural organizing work – from participants or guests |
Deeper case studies or presentations from local hosts; dialogue |
Hands-on art making and skills workshops |
Off site local culture sharing |
Dialogue |
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Tools/skills swap for local issues |
Each workshop is specifically designed with the input of our partners, to access their own resources and assets, and to ground the work in local contexts as much as possible.