Encouraging thoughtful, contemporary dialogue around some of the arts’ big issues.
TALKING HEADS: APAM'S PANEL SERIES
60 minutes Ballroom 2 & 3, Sofitel Brisbane Central
Furthering APAM’s keynote explorations around legacy, social impact and self-definition, at the heart of APAM’s Exchange lies a series of moderated conversations designed to reflect and dissect the ideas of here and now. Welcome to Talking Heads...
Tuesday 23 February
PANEL #1
11:00 – 12:00
Ballroom 3, Sofitel Brisbane Central
Utopia and the Institution: Socially Engaged Art Practices in the 21st Century.
The word utopia has been used to describe both intentional attempts to create an ideal society and imagined ideal societies portrayed in fiction.
Both versions of a utopia have been created by contemporary socially engaged artists. In politically, environmentally and socially tumultuous times, artists need to critique and consider the ways in which we are working, with each other, with other people and various institutions.
Using a two-page commissioned provocation by Alex Winters (Open Engagement) as a starting point, this panel explores the complexities of creating and producing socially engaged art alone, with other people and various presenting and commissioning partners.
MODERATOR
Lenine Bourke (The Walking Neighbourhood, APAM 2016 Artist in Residence, AUSTRALIA)
CONTRIBUTORS
- Alex Winters (Open Engagement, Brisbane Powerhouse, AUSTRALIA)
- Darren O’Donnell (Mammalian Diving Reflex , APAM 2016 Artist in Residence,CANADA)
- Libby Harward (Creative Inclusive, Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA)
- Sally Szwed (Creative Time, New York, USA)
PANEL #2
11:00 – 12:00
Ballroom 2, Sofitel Brisbane Central
Alchemy and Transcultural Collaboration: Creating New Languages Together in the Face of Adversity/Geography.
Creating work that extends beyond cultural and geographic borders is becoming increasingly more pertinent. As makers and presenters we strive to understand ourselves and the traditions of our art practices more deeply. This panel aims to explore different transcultural art making processes from a multitude of perspectives.
MODERATOR
CONTRIBUTORS
- Kyle Page (Dancenorth, AUSTRALIA)
- Rachael Swain (Marrugeku, AUSTRALIA)
- Tay Tong (Arts Network Asia, Theatreworks, SINGAPORE)
- Jeremy Neideck (Motherboard Productions, Australia-Korea International Cultural Exchange, AUSTRALIA)
Thursday 25 February
PANEL #3
11:00 – 12:00
Ballroom 2, Sofitel Brisbane Central
Show Us Your Acronym (IETM, ISPA, NITF, APP): The Role that Informal and Formal Networks Play in Shaping the Future.
Acronyms are everywhere. They represent the growing demand for constructed networks of people with similar interests and objectives. These networks provide a meeting place where resources are shared and futures are planned.
From within APAM, this panel considers the role that formal and informal networks play in the development of our industry. Join several key representatives as they articulate the visions of their social platforms and provide an industry update on where they are going and why.
MODERATOR
Kyu Choi (British Council, Korea, APP – Asia Producer’s Platform, KOREA)
CONTRIBUTORS
- David Baile (ISPA – International Society of Performing Arts, USA)
- Ali Murphy Oates (NITF – National Indigenous Theatre Forum, Moogahlin Performing Arts, Carriageworks, AUSTRALIA)
- Sun Ping (APP - Asia Producer’s Platform, Flying Global, TAIWAN)
- Willie White (IETM – International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts, Dublin Theatre Festival, IRELAND)
PANEL #4
11:00 – 12:00
Ballroom 3, Sofitel Brisbane Central
First Nations’ Perspectives: Exploring Australia’s Relationship to Indigenous Art and Culture through and with International Eyes.
The conversation surrounding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performance in Australia has been strongly asserted into the collective conversation in recent times. At APAM 2016, we are thrilled to be welcoming a large number of international First Nations delegates from New Zealand and North America to join us in expanding the dialogue around engaging with First Nations artists and content.
MODERATOR
CONTRIBUTORS
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Ryan Cunningham (Native Earth, CANADA)
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Hone Kouka (Tawata Productions, NEW ZEALAND)
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Rachael Maza (ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, AUSTRALIA)
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Santee Smith (Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, CANADA)