Aquest training us permetrà explorar la intersecció de l’art, l’activisme polític i la resiliència. Del 18 al 26 de juny a Cagliari, Itàlia

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About the project

We live in dystopian times. Often we are at the edge of losing hope and start isolating ourselves from the injustices of the world and form the people around us. Together we want to work against this. Art has always been a powerful force for political expression and channeling emotions. Art is a tool for activism, but also a way to build resilience. Join us in this youth seminar for exploring the intersection of art, political activism, and resilience—culminating in the collective creation of a mural that reflects our visions for a stronger, more hopeful future.

This youth seminar aims to create a gathering of volunteers, activists and creatives to engage with art for political action, focusing on resistance and resilience. We want to create a space to exchange knowledge on art and activism. Moreover, it will be an opportunity to create a collective artwork that will be integrated into the local space as a form of dialogue between the participants and the city.

This seminar invites participants to think beyond the frame, break out of conventional artistic boundaries, and explore visual art as a means of activism, resilience, and storytelling. From painting and collage to street art, graffiti and mixed media, we will engage with different forms of visual storytelling, questioning how art can reclaim agency. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, your perspective and creativity are valuable. No prior artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to explore, express, and co-create.

We will talk about:
● Examples of powerful political art and art coming from resistance groups
● What is art?
● Forms of resilience
● Sharing experiences and knowledge within the group to the group
● Field work: Local museum and outdoor study visits
● Our own ideas in creative spaces outdoors
● Networking
● …..finishing with our own creative project.

For whom?

Participants’ profile:
● Participants must be 18+
● Participants who are politically active/or interested in activism and its intersection with artistic spaces and want to try out new things
● Participants who can commit to participate for the whole duration of the activity
● This seminar will be held in English. Unfortunately, we do not have the necessary resources to guarantee a translation. Participants must therefore have English skills that enable them to participate.

We explicitly encourage participants of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities and nationalities as well as cultural backgrounds, religion and social status to apply. There will be a space to share any inclusion needs before the training, and the team will be in touch in case there is the need to organise any special arrangements. However, the seminar welcomes anyone interested in a deep and engaged dialogue about political topics, transformation and action. We want to create a platform for the exchange of different experiences, perspectives and areas of expertise.

FOR MORE INFORMATION READ THE CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

When: 18-26 June 2025
Where: Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
Deadline to apply: before 6th of April 2025
Interested? Send an email to coordination.sciaustria@gmail.com now!