Mariana Syrotiak & Mokhtar Bouba

will discuss the centrality of art in peace and peacebuilding

will look at the role of arts as a pillar in maintaining peace in general

will present and analyze two arts projects conducted in CONTACT’s Summer peacebuilding program, in particular

collective knowledge & wisdom

communicates through/to multiple senses

accesses the emotions

talks from the heart

lowers the affective filters

engages the more human side

encourages action

Economy-Resources

Justice

Identity

Freedom

Speech

Religion/faith/spirituality

Equality & Fairness

Arts

Peace Masks

Face-a-Face

Peace Prayer’s Flags

Peace Dove

Theatre

Talent shows

Music

Puppetry

Bring people intimately close to: a hero

each other

a subject

an issue

their own voice

own creativity

expression

The presence of arts is an indicator of a healthy community. The lack of arts in a community indicates that there are serious root causes that prevent the people of that community to enjoy art, or express themselves through artistic means.

Think of an issue that needs to be addressed in your community (smaller or larger)

What is a form of art that is appropriate to address that? Brainstorm

Choose

represent

(sketch it, perform it, sing it-whatever you choose)

theatre projects that foster dialogue

Storytelling

Street art

Music

• informs about something or someone

•reveal an emotional attachment to a cause

•provide a sense of direction

•provide a voice for a story difficult to tell

•provide inspiration to move forward

•contributes to the health of a community

•shapes the democracy sphere

•gives or increases a voice