Art as Refuge Conference 2025
Art as Refuge is a two-day conference organised by Outside In, hosted by The New Art Gallery Walsall and funded by The Baring Foundation.
Date and time
Location
The New Art Gallery Walsall
Gallery Square Walsall WS2 8LG United KingdomSpeakers
Agenda
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
New Dialogues Workshop
Mandy Shepherd and Sally Evans
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our Emotions Are Real Workshop
Nicola Field
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Beyond the Binary Workshop
Marilyn Henderson and Wellcome Collection's Mel Grant
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Inspired by Van Genk Workshop
Carla Cannon and Josh Edgington
Rediscover the joy of collage in this special Van Genk inspired session.
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- 1 day, 6 hours
- In person
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About this event
Art as Refuge is a two-day conference organised by Outside In, hosted by The New Art Gallery Walsall and funded by The Baring Foundation.
The event will run alongside the National Exhibition – Shelter, featuring the work of the Outside In artists that inspired the conference theme.
Through a variety of workshops, discussions and performances, our programme examines the importance of creativity in people's lives provoking conversation around the following questions:
- How does art provide space, respite, comfort, escape and, collectively, refuge?
- Am I an artist? Who decides the role, intention or validity of an artwork and its creator.
- What role does identity and intersectionality play in creative expression?
- Why is art made in the context of mental distress pathologized?
- Where is the voice of the artist in galleries, museums and heritage collections?
For the latest on this event programme please visit: outsidein.org.uk/art-as-refuge-conference. Please note that the current programme is subject to change.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The venue has excellent access and facilities to welcome guests. In addition to this the Outside In team invites ticket holders to share individual support requirements, so that we can make every effort to provide a smooth enjoyable event experience.
Yes. If you are an artist who meets Outside In criteria, assistance with travel and ticket costs are available. To find out more please email jo.doll@outsidein.org.uk
Everyone! The event aims to provide a space for all creatives to celebrate, explore and share experiences of arts impact on their lives. Art as Refuge is inspired by, and committed to, the values of inclusion, respect and equity; we can't wait to welcome you.
You view all the latest details on the programme, speakers and workshops by visiting our website, or you can put the site address below into your browser. outsidein.org.uk/art-as-refuge-conference/
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