The third Platforma Conference on arts and refugees will take place 5-6 November 2015 in Leicester, in partnership with De Montfort University and ArtReach as part of the Platforma Festival.

The Platforma Festival will run in Leicester across the first week of November 2015, featuring a range of artistic events, screenings and performances.

http://www.platforma.org.uk/pf_events/platforma-festival-2015

Platforma International, a special half-day Conference for those working entirely or in part outside England (whether based in England or elsewhere) will be held on 4th November in partnership with University of Leicester. Booking is below.

Platforma arts and refugee network supports and develops arts by, about and with refugees and migrants from marginalised communities. The Conference is aimed at artists from all backgrounds (e.g. refugees and non-refugees), organisations, academics, funders and anyone else with an interest in the arts by, about and with refugees.

Full details: http://www.platforma.org.uk/pf_events/platforma-conference

Some bursaries (including travel) costs are available to artists from refugee backgrounds. Free tickets are also available to students and people on low/zero incomes.

For queries about bursaries, accommodation, the Conference and the Festival please contact tom@counterpointsarts.org.uk