Public talk: an opinion came by *
Where We Belong (c) Alejandra Carles-Tolra
Multiple voices in the workplace, in audience engagement and in artistic programs: everyone is striving for it. About the approach, we sometimes disagree.
How can we strive for more inclusiveness in the arts? And how do we do that? In early June, we hosted a public talk that tackled this theme in depth with: Shirin Mirachor (keynote), Marlies De Munck (moderator), Maartje Stubbe, Aïda Gabriëls and Jaïr Tchong.
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Public talk: How to address structural discrimination in the arts?
Take affirmative action. You want to specifically lower barriers to entry, for example for “young” creators, “mid career” art workers, people of color or from non-dominant cultural backgrounds, for women or for those who do not identify as men, for people with physical, mental or cognitive disabilities.
According to some, this is tantamount to discrimination. For others, only the criterion of “quality” or “talent” may be paramount. Some fear polarization by pitting groups of people against each other. Still others wonder “where it will all end.”
Opinions abound, but rarely is there any in-depth discussion. With this public talk we want to do just that. What paths can we take in our pursuit of greater inclusiveness? Are there limits – legal, practical, principled? And what can we agree on so that we can move forward as quickly as possible?
* (but he almost got a flat tire at the finish line like Wout Van Aert after so many cobble stone sections.) from: Jeroen Olyslaegers, De Morgen, 11 april 2023.
Photo: Where We Belong (c) Alejandra Carles-Tolra
‘Where We Belong’ is a series of works exploring themes of belonging, femininity and escapism through a portrait of Jane Austen followers.
