Constellations ° Assemblies: Online Event Programme

UP Projects

Join us for a series of free online events as part of our online event programme, Constellations ° Assemblies.

<p>Taking place between March and November 2022, <em>Constellations ° Assemblies</em> are a series of free online events open to all artists, curators and practitioners active and/or interested in the expanded field of public art. </p>

<h3>Event 1: Is context only half the work? | 16 March 2022, 12:00 - 13.15 GMT</h3><p>Conceived by Barbara Steveni in the 1960s, the Artist Placement Group was an organisation that actively sought to reposition the role of the artist within a wider social context. Building on this legacy, we will explore what context means today, how to take social conditions, politics, history, and geography into account when producing work, and what methods and approaches can be considered to understand and embed work in new contexts. </p><p><em>Is context only half the work?</em> is moderated by Gavin Wade, Artist-Curator at Eastside Projects. Speakers include Jeanne van Heeswijk, visual artist and curator and Arman Nouri, Director of Kin Structures and Programme Manager, Culture &amp; Community Spaces at Risk at the Greater London Authority.</p>

<h3>Event 2: How can socially engaged practice inspire structural change? | 18 May 2022, 12.00 -13.15 BST </h3><p>A conversation about socially engaged practice inevitably involves a discussion about the relationship of artists and communities to the structures that shape society. How can the incredible range of knowledge, experience and practice that artists, curators, creative practitioners, and communities bring to these projects be used to challenge existing power structures? </p><p><em>How can socially engaged practice inspire structural change?</em> is moderated by Jes Fernie, independent curator and writer. Speakers include ﻿Nephertiti Oboshie Schandorf, producer, and Mat Jenner, artist and founder of TACO!.</p>

<h3>Event 3: What is the role of democracy in social practice - can all voices be heard? | 15 June 2022, 12.00-13.15 BST  </h3><p>Many contemporary radical thinkers argue that underrepresented groups hold the power to make significant structural change. As democracies negotiate the balance between majority rule and minority rights, how do socially engaged artists navigate the tension between democracy and inclusivity? How should decisions be made during the process of collaboration between artists and communities? How can all voices be heard, represented, and included? </p><p><em>What is the role of democracy in social practice - can all voices be heard? </em>is moderated by Ulrika Flink, Artistic Director for Konsthall C. Speakers include Magda Fabianczyk﻿, artist, educator, and the co-founder of Polish Migrants Organise for Change (POMOC), and ﻿Adam James﻿, artist.</p>

<h3>Event 4: How can we move beyond sustainability? | 20 July 2022, 12.00-13.15 BST  </h3><p>As climate justice campaigns raise awareness of the effectiveness of circular models and the repair, restoration and revitalisation of natural resources, how does the public art community move beyond the notion of sustainability towards a collective regenerative mindset? </p><p><em>How can we move beyond sustainability?</em> is moderated by Cíaran Malik, Structural Engineer, Regenerative Designer and Teacher. Speakers include founder of Future Farmers, Amy Franceschini, and artist and one half of artist-duo Something &amp; Son, Andy Merritt.</p>

<h3>Event 5: How can we rethink the memorial? | 14 September 2022, 12.00-13.15 BST  </h3><p>Memorials are intrinsically linked to a vision of the past and our relationship to the history of a particular territory. Can we find a more imaginative, nuanced way of making memorials? What if memorials were used as opportunities to speculate on future alternatives and scenarios rather than symbolising and reinforcing past memories? How can public art play a role in shifting people’s perspectives towards structural change and new configurations? </p><p><em>How can we rethink the memorial?</em> is moderated by Neysa Page-Lieberman and Jane M. Saks, Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors of Monuments to Movements. Speakers include artist duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, Elmgreen &amp; Dragset and artist group, Raqs Media Collective.</p>

<h3>Event 6: Who are we working for? | 2 November 2022, 12.00-13.15 GMT</h3><p><em>Who are we working for? </em>asks what it means to authentically respond to the needs of communities while also navigating the shifting hierarchies that are inherent to all socially engaged art projects. How do we build upon failure and vulnerabilities? And how do we make space for indigenous knowledge? This event addresses a set of questions devised collectively by the <em>Constellations ° Cohort 2002</em> and is informed by the in-depth analysis, critical thinking, and creative experimentation undertaken over the course of the <em>Constellations </em>2022 programme. </p><p><em>Who are we working for?</em> is moderated by Sara Reisman, Chief Curator/Director of National Academician Affairs at National Academy of Design. Speakers include Farid Rakun, member of the contemporary art organisation ruangrupa, and founder of The Brixton Project, Binki Taylor.</p>

<h3>Accessibility </h3><p>Live captioning and British Sign Language interpretation will be available at all events. Should you require access to British Sign Language interpretation, please email info@upprojects.com in advance of the event so we can provide you with dedicated access links to the event. </p>

<h3>Donations</h3><p>All donations raised through individual giving go directly towards our free nine-month learning and development programme, Constellations for artists, curators, producers, and practitioners active and/or interested in the expanded field of public art.</p><p>Your support will enable early-mid career practitioners to develop their practice, collaborate with others, access new networks, and contribute to the critical debate surrounding the future of public practice.</p><p>UP Projects believes in keeping events accessible to everyone and commits to turning nobody away for lack of funds. If you are unable to donate please select a free ticket and join us on the day! We recognise how injustice and personal circumstances impact people’s income and their ability to donate. We believe that there is enough for everyone when it is shared and therefore ask our attendees to give when you can, if you can! </p>

<h3>About Constellations ° Assemblies </h3><p><em></em><a href="https://upprojects.com/projects/constellations-assemblies" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>Constellations ° Assemblies</em></a> is an online event programme consisting of a series of free online events open to all artists, curators and practitioners active and/or interested in the expanded field of public art. </p><p>The programme will explore several urgent lines of enquiry and the events will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn more about contemporary, socially engaged art and public art debates in relation to the lines of enquiry. These will be shaped around the following questions: Is context only half the work? How can socially engaged practice inspire structural change? What is the role of democracy in social practice - can all voices be heard? How can we move beyond sustainability? How can we rethink the memorial? </p><p>All <em>Assemblies</em> will take place in <a href="https://upprojects.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UP Projects</a>’ digital participation space, <a href="https://upprojects.com/the-hall" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>The Hall</em></a>, and will involve a range of UK and international speakers. </p><p>The programme is part of <a href="https://upprojects.com/projects/learning-and-development-programmes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>Constellations</em></a>, a free learning and development programme for artists, curators, producers, and practitioners operating in the expanded field of public art.  </p><p><em>Constellations </em>is generously supported by <a href="https://www.artfund.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art Fund</a>, <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arts Council England</a>, <a href="http://barringtonhibbert.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Barrington Hibbert Associates</a> Access Fund, and the Constellations Patrons and UP Supporters. <em>Constellations</em> is directed by Emma Underhill, curated by Elisabeth Del Prete and delivered by Jack Newbury at UP Projects. Independent curator and writer <a href="http://www.jesfernie.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jes Fernie</a>, Gareth Bell Jones and Mary Vettise at <a href="http://flattimeho.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Flat Time House</a>, and Sam Lackey, Lily Mellor and Aimee Harrison at <a href="https://www.biennial.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Liverpool Biennial</a> are also contributing to the curatorial development of the programme. </p>

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