Can art change someone’s life or political choice? Is sharing a radical act? There are many ways to contribute to a better world. Activism is often depicted solely as angry protest. These days however there are a thousand ways to change the world on any given day. Come take inspiration from projects around England and the world where all kinds of action can make you a DIY political activist
In this Cultural Sector Masterclass session, you will hear from:
- Ezra Nash, Co-Artistic Director Common/Wealth
- Alice White, Artist Educator, currently a Community Engagement Manager at UAL with
- Bia De Sousa Mendes Costa, UAL’s Student Campaigner of the Year, cultural practitioner and recent graduate.
You can read Common/Wealth’s book, Do it Yourself: Making Political Theatre - ‘Designed for artists, activists and community organisers, the book offers a step-by-step guide to creating political theatre that is relevant, impactful and rooted in the lives of everyday people.’
The 2025-2026 Masterclass series will be hosted by Clare Murphy. Clare is a storyteller, speaker and consultant who brings the ancient art of story firmly into the contemporary world where it belongs.
This Masterclass will give us a chance to reflect on:
- The space that art holds within activism
- How creativity can spark and activate political activism
This event may be particularly relevant for anyone who is interested in:
- Creating politically charged theatre, performance and art with young people
- Arts organisations collaborating with activist groups
- Using the arts for political activism
This free CPD is a part of A New Direction's Cultural Sector Masterclass series for creative learning professionals to reflect upon and strengthen your practice. This session is only available online and won't be recorded.
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