The British Council world-wide is promoting the concept of the diversity and multiculturalism in its Arts programme
The project, which was initiated in Syria two years ago and now it will include Jordan aims mainly for young people in the UK, Syria and Jordan to develop an understanding of themselves and each other using visual art to explore culture and beliefs. We aim to create better understanding of contemporary cultures and arts, have skilled intermediaries in art interpretation and education, develop methodologies to access culture and produce physical products to be shared by young people.
The activities of this project will include capacity building and professional development of art educators, training workshops for young people in art interpretation and self expression, exhibition of works to be shared with other young people in the UK and Syria. The project will continue thoughtout the year 2007 and we anticipate to conclude it by March 2008.
A group of eight students accompanied by five arts educators from Syria and Jordan each visited the UK for a study tour from 18-23 January under the Nahnou - Together visual arts project. The project is a regional arts programme that has been running over the last year and aims at developing the young people's understanding, in the UK, Syria and Jordan, of each other and of themselves using visual arts to explore culture and beliefs. The students went through a series of workshops in arts appreciation and techniques in their countries and have exchanged items, letters and activities. The tour will include visits to schools, galleries and workshops at the Tate Britain with the UK counterparts.The project partners are the Tate Britain in the UK, Adham Ismail Centre in Syria, and Darat Al-Funun, National Gallery and the Ministry of Education in Jordan.
A group of ten students in addition to six arts educators will be visiting Jordan and Syria in mid February 2008. The visit will include workshops, visits to schools and galleries and meetings with the Jordanian and Syria counterparts.
For more information about the project please contact the Projects and Programmes Managers at info@britishcouncil.org.jo
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