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IPP USA 2007ThemeExpressions of Freedom – Cross-Cultural Dialogue Through the ArtsLocationCincinnati, Ohio, USADatesJuly 7 th – July 29 th 2007DelegationsUSA , Guatemala, Thailand, Norway, Great Britain, Portugal, Sweden, Czech Republic, Greece.Partner OrganisationThe National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC) and Chatfield CollegeDescriptionThe National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC) was created as both a historical museum about the period of slavery in the United States ans also as a community center and research facilities concerning all aspects of freedom issues around the world. The NURFC is passionate about creating communities who are searching for liberation from the “Six Unfreedoms”: Slavery, Hunger, Illiteracy; Tyranny; Racism; Genocide. Dialogue between races and genders, across cultural lines and between age groups are often better enhanced by the integration of various arts mediums. Through the multiple cultural aspects of art – be it painting, textiles, music, dance, photography, the written word or others – the group will be able to share experiences and insights into the selected topics of worldwide slavery and freedom issues. IPPers will use these six NURFC “ Unfreedoms” as an initial discussion point as the delegates, under the guidance of local artists, create unique arts presentations. At the completion of this IPP it is hoped that these displays or presentations will become a permanent part of the NURFC and Museum exhibits. Delegates will also have the opportunity to return home with tangible results of their creations.ContactLocal:Pam Ford; Project Co-ordinator: FeDocuments: |
