Welcome to our collaborative event, with ArtWorks-U and the Thought Foundation.
Further Info:
“Nature, Nurture, Future”:
Artists and researchers discuss parenting, future generations, art and participation.
You are invited to this free Saturday afternoon participatory workshop, and an on-location recording of the award-winning ArtyParti radio programme and podcast.
A collaboration between University of Sunderland's Participations Research Network, Dr. Sheila Quaid, the Thought Foundation, and the ArtWorks-U Network for artists working in participatory settings.
Free lunch & refreshments will be provided.
Our speakers / performers:
Sky Hawkins: Poetry and performance coach, also known at "The Word Bird", and considered one of the North East’s top performance poets.
Leanne Pearce-Billinghurst: Co-Founder, Manager and Resident artist at Thought Foundation.
Gareth Billinghurst: Co-Founder of the Thought Foundation.
Sheila Quaid: Founder of "Nature, Nurture, Future". Senior lecturer in Sociology, and specialist in interdisciplinary approaches & arts-based learning.
Julie Ovington: Lecturer from Childhood Studies Programme, University of Sunderland.
Lindey Cookson: Lecturer from Childhood Studies Programme, University of Sunderland.
Sam Reverley: Lecturer in Criminology, University of Sunderland.