Community Arts Education: Transversal Global Perspectives

This edited collection explores the possibilities of community arts education for crossing boundaries and creating connections, with contributions from professionals, scholars, artists, educators, and activists from sixteen countries. It addresses challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, justice for Indigenous peoples, immigration, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the impact of grassroots movements. The chapters are grouped into four thematic clusters that map intersecting assemblages of transversality, redefining art education as a practice emerging from complex relationships in the community.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

This edited collection presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative potential of community arts education, offering a global perspective on the blurring of boundaries within communities. Drawing upon the concept of "transversality" as a guiding theoretical framework and methodological structure, the book brings together a diverse group of contributors, including community professionals, scholars, artists, educators, and activists from sixteen countries. Through a series of studies and practical cases, these contributors delve into the intricate complexities of community arts education at various levels.

These complexities encompass a wide range of challenges, including the impact of globalizing phenomena such as the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing efforts to promote justice for Indigenous peoples, the ongoing movement of immigrants and refugees, the growing recognition of issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and the increasing influence of grassroots movements and organizations.

To organize these diverse perspectives, the book is structured into four thematic clusters: Connections, Practices, Spaces, and Relations. These clusters serve as a map for navigating the intersecting assemblages of transversality that shape community arts education. By adopting a transversal lens, the book challenges traditional notions of knowledge and art education, shifting them from passive constructs to active components of social life. Moreover, it redefines art education as a unique practice that emerges from the complex relationships that form within communities.

Through its rich and diverse content, this edited collection provides valuable insights into the role of community arts education in fostering social cohesion, promoting cultural understanding, and addressing social and economic inequalities. It serves as a resource for educators, policymakers, artists, and community organizers seeking to enhance the impact and effectiveness of community-based arts programs. By exploring the possibilities of transversality, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the transformative power of education and the role of art in shaping a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 772g
Dimension: 176 x 251 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789387346