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Unleash your inner "artivist" with playwright and director Nicola McCartney, Shetland artist Amy Colvin (Saturday) and musician Joy Duncan (Sunday) who use their work for social change.In these dynamic workshops, Nicola McCartney, the writer behind the award-winning stage play, How Not to Drown and National Theatre Scotland's Caring Scotland project, shares her expertise in arts with community practice, alongside artivists based in Shetland. Learn how to begin to harness your art form as a tool for social change and turn bold ideas into impactful movements.
Artist Amy Colvin has a BA in Fine Art and since returning to Shetland from University, she has worked in a range of creative roles. These have included lecturing at Shetland College UHI, delivering arts-based workshops for the Bridges project, Supported Living and Outreach, Shetland Museum and Archives, the Befriending scheme and the Central Carers Group.
Drummer Joy Duncan is a passionate advocate for Cuban culture and has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts, recently launching the 'For Da Love O Da Isles' campaign to support Cuban people amid a humanitarian crisis due to US oil blockage. She has recently returned from distributing aid in Cuba and her activism continues to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles faced by Cuban people.
For ages 14+.
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Event Venue
Mareel, Gutter's Gaet,Lerwick, United Kingdom
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