As communities become less geographically bound and increasingly intersectional, creating meaningful participation is complex and rich.
This live conversation brings together artists, producers and cultural organisers whose practices centre on creating spaces for people to connect across performance, workshops, public programs and events.
A live discussion between Lauren Swain, MzRizk and Jamie Lewis. Hosted by Arie Rain Glorie.
Produced by Very Creative Producer.
About the speakers:
JAMIE LEWIS is a Singaporean-Australian artist, curator, dramaturg and facilitator. She creates and curates site-responsive performances that engage audiences as participants, and communities as artists; often through autobiographical stories, conversation and food, and around bodies of water. Projects look like surprising experiences in familiar places; or co-creating familiar rituals in new or unexpected places. As well as an artist, they’ve recently been the CEO/Director of Next Wave and Program Manager at Theatre Network Australia.
MZRZK is a Lebanese-Australian DJ, broadcaster and cultural programmer based in Naarm/Melbourne. They’ve created events that brought together live music, DJs, dabke, bellydance, workshops, food, markets and community activations, drawing strong public attendance. MzRizk hosts Boogie Beat Suite on PBS 106.7FM and has performed in major festivals across the globe.
LAUREN SWAIN is a proud Dabee Wiradjuri person also of mixed settler heritage. She is co-founder of ‘Where the Snails Go Theatre Co’ making immersive theatre with attention to the natural world, as well an ensemble member of green room award winning Theatre company Bloomshed. Lauren also teaches theatre making at the VCA, University of Melbourne or facilitating workshops in schools and arts programs, from contemporary Indigenous Theatre programs to play based making workshops.
About the host:
ARIE RAIN GLORIE is a Dutch/Scottish settler creative producer who is Queer and Neurodiverse, who produces events, community development programs and public realm activations. They’ve been the program director of creative infrastructure project Testing Grounds, created exhibitions for young people at Science Gallery Melbourne and worked on temporary public art installations with the City of Melbourne and direct a booking service that connects event makers with contemporary artists.
Registration and Access
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Acknowledgement of Country
Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darebin stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and future leaders.