Open Call for Art

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Art and learning are strongly linked. Research on creativity shows that Nobel laureates in Science have been more active in arts than their fellow scientists or the general public. On the other hand, consuming art helps us to maintain lifelong learning skills and makes us generally happier. This year, we want to call our community to share its ideas and help us to bring more art to Dare to Learn!

From the very beginning, Dare to Learn has been very much about inclusion and interaction. This shows in many ways at our main event but also in building it. Call for Proposals rose from the very thought to co-create with our community and now we want to expand this to art. We can’t wait to hear what you have in mind!

Based on studies in art, creativity and learning, Sitra listed five aspects that show how art and learning are positively linked. The last point on the list is how art affects organizational development. Here, one example shows well the potential of art-in-use in practice: A known medical center in Finland decided to develop its customer and work communities through theater. This resulted in their NPS rising to a globally significant level as well as improvements in the work community wellbeing. ​

But what does Open for Art mean in practice?  To put it simply, we want to hear ideas to implement art in our festival in September.  In other words, the basic idea is the same as with Call for Proposals but in the field of art. As with learning, we also believe art belongs to everyone - and everyone can do it! You can be an artist or not, the concept is what matters. Join us in changing the world through sharing the best artistic ideas! ​

THEMES

While sharing your idea, make sure to think how to link it with the focus of the event Continuous Learning Beyond Degrees and the themes that are:

VENUE

​The main aspect to be taken into consideration is the venue. Different from last year, the event will take place in the amazing locale of Korjaamo Culture Factory in Töölö. From workshop spaces to a stage, a movie theatre and an outdoor garden, there are a number of different rooms and intriguingly unique spaces to play with!

​If you are not familiar with Korjaamo or need to refresh your mind, check out their website here. Note that the whole place is all about Dare in September so let your imagination flourish!

​ART FORMATS

We are looking for art and creative program where participation, doing and learning together are in focus. Please find examples for our art formats:

Participatory Art
Art that works as a platform for creating and learning together. A participatory art installation, interactive art work, community art or maybe a process based art work. Anything that supports engagement or social aspect of making art.

Creative Workshop
An informal and participatory session full of creation! A creative workshop that involves drawing, dancing or drama. An interactive game where you get to know others and learn about yourself. A morning meditation or sound improvisation. Basically anything, where artistic creation, interaction and learning are in focus.

Group Discussion
What does continuous learning mean? What is meaningful in artistic process? How to keep up motivation? A group discussion is the place, where you get to share all your burning questions about art and learning!

Performative Art
Improvisation, performance, theater act, live illustrator, stand up, flash mob... Dare to perform!

Moving Image
Have you produced a short film or video art that relates to the main themes of Dare to learn?

Anything else, what?

​Advertorial sessions are not allowed. If you would like to promote your brand at Dare to Learn 2019, please contact partners@daretolearn.fi

The deadline for submissions is 21th of July 2019.

Share your idea

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​FOR MORE FORMATION, CONTACT:
Essi Laurila
​essi.laurila@daretolearn.fi

Source: https://www.sitra.fi/artikkelit/nakokulmia-taiteen-ja-kulttuurin-vaikutuksista-oppimiseen/ ​