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Description
Art engaging with/in/for society has become a rapidly growing field of practice and expanded professionalism as understanding of the possibilities of art in/for social change has increased. However, the versatility of the field and the expanding professionalism have led to the development of dozens of value-laden and even conflicting concepts and approaches associated with this practice, such as socially engaged art, art activism, cultural-wellbeing and workarts. Each approach may pull the art practitioner towards their respective views, resulting in a dispersed and fragmented field of practice.
This research maps the field of practice with the aim of better understanding the phenomenon of art with/in/for society and the possibilities of art and creative practices in society. In this way, new knowledge is produced to strengthen the field and support the education and training of future practitioners in the field. By providing case examples and synthesising existing research, this presentation will bring forth the plural possibilities of art in/for social change, the potentials of the expanding professionalism, and the vital role of art in shaping society.
This research was initiated in relation to the forthcoming FORTHEM campus titled Art in Society—Exploring and Creating Practices.
| Presenting author | Eeva Siljamäki |
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