1. Mariana Syrotiak & Mokhtar Bouba

8.  will discuss the centrality of art in peace and
peacebuilding
 will look at the role of arts as a pillar in
maintaining peace in general
 will present and analyze two arts projects
conducted in CONTACT’s Summer
peacebuilding program, in particular
 collective knowledge & wisdom

12.  communicates through/to multiple senses
 accesses the emotions
 talks from the heart
 lowers the affective filters
 engages the more human side
 encourages action

14.  Economy-Resources
 Justice
 Identity
 Freedom
 Speech
 Religion/faith/spirituality
 Equality & Fairness
 Arts

15.  Peace Masks
 Face-a-Face
 Peace Prayer’s Flags
 Peace Dove
 Theatre
 Talent shows
 Music
 Puppetry

41.  Bring people intimately close to:
 a hero
 each other
 a subject
 an issue
 their own voice
 own creativity
 expression

42.  The presence of arts is an indicator of a healthy
community. The lack of arts in a community
indicates that there are serious root causes that
prevent the people of that community to enjoy
art, or express themselves through artistic
means.

43.  Think of an issue that needs to be addressed in
your community (smaller or larger)
 What is a form of art that is appropriate to
address that?
 Brainstorm
 Choose
 represent
 (sketch it, perform it, sing it-whatever you
choose)

44.  theatre projects that foster dialogue
 Storytelling
 Street art
 Music

45. • informs about something or someone
•reveal an emotional attachment to a cause
•provide a sense of direction
•provide a voice for a story difficult to tell
•provide inspiration to move forward
•contributes to the health of a community
•shapes the democracy sphere
•gives or increases a voice