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All information is subject to change. Last updated on June 28, 2023. Scroll below to explore MCR23 ISPA Congress programming! Manchester
Scheduled Events Times in British Summer Time
(all times and program subject to change) Academy Day 1 & Pre-Congress10:00 - 17:00
Anthony Field Academy 11:00 - 17:00
Committee Meetings (by invitation)
11:00-12:00 | Governance 9:00 - 10:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee service) 10:00 - 11:00
Academy Workshop 1: Leadership and the Co-creation Engine11:00 - 11:30
Break 11:30 - 13:30
Academy Workshop 2: Lead like an artist: a space for discussion and dreamingWhat does “artist-led” mean? Do you think being an artist and being a leader are the same thing, or are they two completely different hats that it’s impossible to wear at once? Should there be a division between artistic practice and organisational leadership? Is there a disconnect between “the art” and “the business”? In this two-hour workshop we’ll share ideas on what it means to lead as an artist, discuss the challenges faced by organisations and artists in defining leadership roles, and dream about what could be done differently when companies place artistic practice at their heart. Facilitators13:30 - 15:00
Lunch 15:00 - 16:30
Academy Workshop 3: Co-creation and leadership stylesUsing examples of real projects and her background in community arts and participation, Raidene will share her thoughts around cultural leadership styles and the rise of co-creative practices. You will reflect on the importance of identity in co-creation (can anyone co-create with everyone?), equity (is it possible to lead a co-creative process?) and identify your must-have situations, resources and principles for successful co-created projects/artworks. Facilitator
Raidene Carter
17:00 - 18:30
Anthony Field Academy Reception (by invitation) Manchester
Scheduled Events Times in British Summer Time
(all times and program subject to change) Academy Day 2 & Congress Day 19:00 - 12:00
Academy Workshop 4: Coffee Shop ConversationsCoffee Shop Conversations is a creative and informal way of connecting delegates in-person to exchange ideas, perspectives and views. Using the format of meeting for a chat in a coffee shop, delegates group in tables of up to 10 persons to discuss a specific question, submitted by delegates.Each conversation is lightly facilitated by a Table Host whose brief is to ensure all have a chance to speak and that differences in viewpoints, perspectives and experiences are recognised, valued and respected. The session brings value via:
Facilitator
Jen Cleary
10:00 - 12:00
Board Meeting (by invitation) 12:00 - 13:30
New Members Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee service) 14:00 - 15:30
OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOMESpeakersOpening Session: Co-Creating the Future15:30 - 16:00
Refreshment Break 16:00 - 16:30
PERFORMANCE
Manchester Camerata
16:30 - 16:45
REGIONAL INITIATIVESPresenter
Andrew Miller
16:45 - 17:45
Session 1 | Co-creating the Future: Leadership and Co-creationThere has been much discussion about balancing the power dynamic, but are we seeing any real change? Who is setting the global cultural agenda, what does co-creation mean for organizational leadership, and whose voices are being represented in performing arts programming? Speakers & Moderator*18:30 - 20:30
Lord Mayor's Welcome Reception Factory International, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, United Kingdom 20:30 - Late
Cocktail Klatch
Manchester
Scheduled Events Times in British Summer Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 - 15:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee service) 10:00 - 11:00
Session 2 | Co-creating the Future: Art and Next GenerationsWho are the next generation of leaders and what opportunities and training are available to them? How do we ensure living wages for arts workers and co-create an ecology of transparency and fairness as new leaders emerge? What are the different needs for performative and non-performative careers in our sector? How does co-creating improve opportunities for the next generation? Speakers & Moderator*
Jodi Bickerton
Lilli Geissendorfer
Maria Hansen
Tarek Iskander*
Keisha Thompson
11:00 - 11:30
REGIONAL INITIATIVESPresenter
Charcoalblue
11:30 - 12:00
Refreshment Break 12:00 - 13:00
Session 3 | Co-creating the Future: How Do We Co-create with Equity?What are truly the best practices with regard to making projects co-creatively? How do we ensure that all voices have equity in the making space? What are the challenges and opportunities? Speakers & Moderator*13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break 14:00 - 14:30
PERFORMANCE
Mother Sugar
14:30 - 15:30
Session 4 | Co-creating the Future: The Role of the State in the Arts SectorThe state has the opportunity to be much more than a funder in supporting the arts. How can the state actively collaborate or even co-create with the cultural sector without overexerting its power? How can the arts and the state be effective collaborators? Are there implications for freedom of expression? Speakers & Moderator*15:30 - 17:00
Brewing Ideas Session 1 Conceived specifically for the 2023 Manchester congress, these sessions will give delegates the opportunity to revisit the sessions they’ve already experienced and share their thoughts in a small group forum. Sessions 1-4 will be discussed. 16:00 - 20:00
Optional Activities Jonathan Schofield Tour (Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm) 20:30 - Late
Cocktail Klatch
Manchester
Scheduled Events Times in British Summer Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 - 15:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee service) 10:00 - 12:00
Pitch New WorksHostClick to view the handout and learn more about the Pitch Projects! 
Low Kee Hong 12:00 - 14:00
ProEx/Lunch 14:15 - 14:30
PERFORMANCE
Malika Booker
14:30 - 15:30
Session 5 | Co-creating the Future: Sustainable Practice On the RoadThe importance of international exchange cannot be overstated. How do we as a sector continue to foster international touring and co-productions in both a meaningful and sustainable way? What can we learn from Indigenous communities and other regions about how to reduce our carbon footprint? Where do the stories that we tell fit in? Speakers & Moderator*
Nuka Alice Lund
Alison Colborne
Feimatta Conteh*
Simon Curtis
Joyce Lee
Monon Muntaka
Abdul Shayek
15:30 - 16:00
Refreshment Break 16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:30
ISPA Awards Presentation18:00 - Late
ISPA Out on the TownJoin other delegates at Manchester International Festival opening events. 20:30 - Late
Cocktail Klatch
Manchester
Scheduled Events Times in British Summer Time
(all times and program subject to change) 9:00 - 13:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee service) 10:00 - 10:30
PERFORMANCE
Ladies of Midnight Blue
10:30 - 11:30
Session 6 | Co-creating the Future: Art and ConflictInternational conflicts continue unabated around the world. There are many examples of arts projects that move to address these conflicts and/or raise awareness about those who are impacted. In what ways are these projects effective, and do they address underlying sources of conflict? Can the arts co-create and promote healing and resolution? Speakers & Moderator*
Juan Chao
Ruth Daniel*
Tongai Makawa
Dr. Ahmad Sarmast
Farah Wardani
11:30 - 12:50
Brewing Ideas Session 2 Conceived specifically for the 2023 Manchester congress, these sessions will give delegates the opportunity to revisit the sessions they’ve already experienced and share their thoughts in a small group forum. Sessions 5-6 will be discussed. 13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 16:00
16:00
Conclusion of Congress
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