What The FLOCK is Socially Engaged Work?

Do you keep hearing the phrase ‘Socially Engaged Work’ but you’re not sure what it is or how to do it? This session is perfect for you.
You’ll hear from a socially-engaged artist about what it means, examples of it in their work and how you can do it yourself. Additionally, you’ll gain new ideas, skills and connections with local young creatives aged 18-25 during this afternoon at CHIp – Community Hub Ipswich.

This session will be made up of a talk, featuring key considerations, challenges, and benefits of doing socially-engaged work, as well as a workshop where participants will start applying their new learning and growing relevant skills.

JMCAnderson is an Artist, Community Curator and Facilitator underpinned by her socially-engaged practice. Her work is an exploration of identity, place and belonging usually contextualised by working with communities or as participants, to raise awareness, educate and encourage conversations. Anderson uses text, audio, paint and performance within her artwork to investigate narratives and stories from the past, present and future. She is influenced by theories on semiotics and visual tautologies, where language is used both visually and linguistically. Her current work and research explores her dual heritage and the perspectives of others.

FLOCK

Flock is a network of young people, aged 18-25 across East Anglia. Delivered with and for young people, FLOCK sets out to support Young Creatives – our future arts leaders. Joining FLOCK will give you the opportunity to network, develop creative skills, meet like-minded individuals, and access our Bursaries for Young Creatives.

Travel Bursary

If the cost of getting to and from the event is a barrier for you to attend we have a small pot of money to cover travel expenses.
If you are interested in making use of the fund please email isabel@nnfestival.org.uk
We cannot guarantee we can cover all requests and will only cover the cost of the cheapest transport option available.
To be considered for the bursary, please contact us at least 1 week prior to the event.