Short Abstract

With the rise in conflicts and the urgent calls to ‘reimagine development’ growing louder, this panel suggests that applied research focused on arts, conflict and peacebuilding must be considered. Panellists will share action-oriented insights on future directions for this growing field of study.

Description

In times of escalating geopolitical and environmental crises, exacerbated by misinformation and division, arts-based applied conflict research is particularly relevant. Growing evidence suggests that the arts- and culture-based approaches to research and practice (whether visual, performative, or indigenous) can foster trust and communication within and across communities and institutions, potentially transcending socio-political barriers. Arts, culture, and creative approaches to research and practice can provide diverse communities and institutions with platforms to exchange experiences, build trust, and inform policy change. This panel seeks to address questions concerning:

• How do arts, culture, and creative practices contribute to peacebuilding through research and applied practice – what are their strengths, limits, and challenges?

• What gaps exist in the evidence base? How can we further the existing evidence base?

• How can the arts and culture sector be in dialogue/integrate with other sectors concerned with peacebuilding, from security and defence, to development and diplomacy?

This Panel has 8 pending paper proposals.
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