Art and Social Justice Conference South Africa

Durban University of Technology www.dut.ac.za and Art for Humanity www.afh.org.za invite you to a three day international conference on Art and Social Justice
Dates: 21 – 24 March 2010
Venue: Durban University of Technology (DUT), Ritson Rd Hotel School, Conference Centre,
Durban, South Africa
This major event…involving the collaboration between artists and poets… is consistent with UNESCO’s principle objective as regards the promotion of intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity. It will no doubt contribute to emphasizing the unique role of the arts as a means of dialogue, communication and understanding… giving its aim of promoting ethical values through artistic expression and creativity...

The conference aims to explore the role and relevance of the arts in addressing issues of social justice. In line with the objectives and principles of the conference organizers, Art for Humanity, the concerns of this conference are primarily directed towards advocacy. The conference serves as a platform for art practitioners and organizations to share experiences drawn from a variety of international contexts to discuss mutual concerns and find solutions to commonly experienced challenges.

You are hereby invited to submit an abstract by 31 Oct 2009. Please submit abstracts of no more than 300-400 words on line at asjconference@dut.ac.za using ‘Art and Social Justice Conference, abstract submission’ as a subject headline.

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