New Declarations

Contemporary programme of events and residencies focusing on art, design and cultural ideas in a heritage setting which has hosted artists since the early 1900s.

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<h3>Be part of New Declarations cohort of Young Writers. </h3><h3> If you are aged 16-25 yrs old Join in all levels and abilities  </h3><h3>Arbroath2020+1 is a wide reaching cultural programme focused on the Declaration of Arbroath. New Declarations is about connecting global themes around the importance of literacy, the circulation of information and knowledge. It looks back at history 1320 when the Declaration seeded ideas of democracy.</h3><h3>This contemporary project platforms young voices and seeks to celebrate Scotland through the hopes and aspirations of the next generation.</h3><h3> On-line Workshops: </h3><h3>Who: </h3><h3><strong>Anyone living in Scotland aged 16-25yrs old.</strong></h3><h3>When:</h3><h3>Wednesday 5 May 6:00- 7:30pm</h3><h3>Wednesday 12 May 6:00- 7:30pm</h3><h3>Saturday 22 May 10am- 12 noon </h3><h3> The first stage of the project consists of 3 workshops. You will be guided in writing statements that authentically reflect your opinions and feelings; that are impactful and persuasive in a way that is true to your own voice, while also creating space for others. Your statements might be practical, poetic, or a combination of both. </h3><h3>Register for a free place to take part in the project. </h3><h3>For further information please email:</h3><h3>Pippa Martin</h3><h3>pippa@hospitalfield.org.uk</h3><h3></h3><h3>Find out more about the festival on the website: </h3><h3><a href="https://arbroathfestival.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.arbroathfestival.com</a></h3><h3>Your collaborative texts will be showcased as a spoken word production and as text-based art across digital platforms during the launch of Arbroath2020+1 Festival in July. Your written pieces will also be published in a collective pamphlet that will be launched autumn 2021. New Declarations is the first of a series of small publications as part of the New Scriptorium Project.</h3><h3> </h3><h3>Exploring ideas and issues around freedom of expression. Starting with a look at the Declaration of Arbroath (1320), its historical and cultural significance – before looking at how we communicate today; the role of technology, how it shapes the issues we face around free speech. Over three collaborative zoom writing workshops You will be guided in writing your own ‘New Declarations’ – short statements of intention to shape the world you want to live in.</h3><h3></h3><h3>Many young people have found their learning environments disrupted over the past year, often trying to complete graded coursework and pass exams through virtual lessons which leave little room for networking or creating work outside of the class curriculum. The New Declarations workshops provide a space where you can connect with young writers from all over Angus and contribute your voice to this exciting new project; working alongside others to create a piece of writing which will go on to be publicly showcased.</h3>

<h3>About Rebecca Sharp:</h3><h3>For Arbroath2020+1 festival Rebecca Sharp is commissioned and has devised The New Declarations Project. </h3><h3>Rebecca Sharp is a Scottish playwright, poet, interdisciplinary artist and trustee of Scottish PEN. Her work encompasses text, performance, visual and collaborative projects. In 2020 she was awarded an RSL Literature Matters Award from the Royal Society of Literature to write Rough Currency, a new poetry collection exploring our personal and collective entanglements with fossil fuels and oil economy. </h3><p>This historic occurrence in the small community of Arbroath is of national and international importance and worthy of showcasing, exploring and celebrating.New Declarations is about connecting global themes around the importance of literacy, the circulation of information and knowledge. It looks back at history 1320 when the Declaration seeded ideas of democracy.This contemporary project platforms young voices and seeks to celebrate the story of Arbroath through the hopes and aspirations of the next generation.</p><p>if you would like further information please email: pippa@hospitalfield.org.uk</p><p>www.arbroathfestival.com</p><p></p><p></p>

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