As different crises impact our lives, the ways we communicate have become increasingly challenging. For this year’s gathering we aim to find new ways of relating and reimagining the world through:
- Alternative communication methods with and beyond verbal English
- Expression, constructive argument and holding space for difference
- ‘How to be together' and 'how to be' in the future
We invite artists, practitioners and arts, community and youth workers who value empathy, listening, and expression. The event will feature workshops, discussions and performances led by practitioners of socially engaged arts, youth work, feminist organizing, and climate justice including Susanne Bosch, Taey Iohe, Sophie Mak-Schram, Dannielle Mc Kenna, Ailbhe Smyth and Kate O’Shea.
With For About: When words fail is concerned with themes including: collaboration, communication, language, silence, rupture, crisis, heartbreak, radical friendship, safe space, solidarity.
About With For About
With For About is an annual gathering Heart of Glass have been experimenting with since our inception. Through this model, we aim to create a space to discuss and reflect on the fierce and urgent questions facing collaborative and social art today, and more broadly reflect on the role of art and artists in civil society.
With For About is not a Heart of Glass showcase, but a moment of public critical reflection for colleagues, comrades and communities of interest. Different from a traditional conference, it invites speakers, practitioners and attendees to provoke and reflect critically with us. We call this process ‘researching in public’.
Further details, including guest announcements and reading lists along with access information and how we’ll capture the event for those unable to attend will be available very soon.
Tickets and bursaries
We are offering a tiered ticketing system, along with concessions and bursaries.
Bursaries
Before purchasing a ticket, please read the following instructions on applying for a bursary:
We are offering a limited number of bursaries for artists, freelancers, independent producers, community practitioners and curators to support attendance of With For About: When words fail. Bursaries may be used to cover the cost of a ticket and contribute towards the cost of travel, accommodation, subsistence, childcare and/or access costs.
All artists, freelancers, independent producers and curators are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to those who would otherwise be unable to attend. Those wishing to apply for a bursary to support their attendance should send the following information by email to learning@heartofglass.org.uk no later than Friday 13th September 2024:
Access
We aim to create safe, welcoming and accessible spaces for all. Access information for Shakespeare North Playhouse:
- Wheelchair accessible, with flat access
- In a town centre location
- Nearest train station is Prescot (for trains to Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western. Access to all platforms using station lifts, a stepped footbridge is available and the station is fully accessible)
- Nearest accessible parking is at Prescot train station
- Nearest taxi drop off is at Prescot train station
If you'd like to discuss your access needs, please get in touch with Emma: learning@heartofglass.org.uk