Exact location: Foyer of the Belfast School of Art building of Ulster University
Exhibition:
Exhibition curated by Dr Clare Gallagher, Ulster University, Co-Director BA (Hons) Photography, Belfast School of Art
This group exhibition features new work around marginalized voices, examining diverse communities and issues connected by Belfast
Artists include:
Emma Campbell, Array Collective
Laura O’Connor, Array Collective
Alessia Cargnelli, Array Collective
Sarah Tehan, Ulster University PhD researcher
Aidan O’Neill, Ulster University PhD researcher
Jolene Mairs-Dyer (Shankill Women’s Group project), Ulster University, Lecturer in Screen Production
A Culture of Hope (Cormac McArt’s project with refugees), Westcourt Centre
It Won’t Always Be Like This, Sarah Kay & Brendan Harkin
Panel discussion:
The event will bring together a panel of artists to discuss the ideas and challenges surrounding the portrayal of marginalized voices, examining diverse communities and issues connected by Belfast. The panel will also discuss the role of museums, galleries and other institutions in fighting racism and promoting education on issues such as identity, discrimination and racial bias through art. The discussion will also focus on the role of cultural institutions in raising awareness about implicit biases in curation and the world of art. Led by Dr Emma Campbell, the panelists will explore the challenges of representing the complexities of present-day changemakers, as well as historical ones such as Douglass and their legacies in a way that is both accurate and engaging for a modern audience. Panelists will also address key themes of the exhibition and the responsibility of cultural institutions to engage with the community and provide an inclusive space that promotes learning and social change.