Introduction to Community Collaborations

A workshop for those that are curious about the potential of connecting and collaborating with communities, this session will give a brief oversight on models of socially engaged and participatory practices, talking through case studies of real projects. Collectively we will explore steps to initiate a project, gather participants, build trust and develop engagement with a community of interest. This session is designed as an introduction for artists who are new to socially engaged practices, who are interested to find out about models of collaborations and begin thinking about how they might begin to incorporate participation in their practice.

About Susan Holland

Susan Holland is a creative producer working across participation, visual arts and multidisciplinary projects. Her approach is focused on supporting artists creative practice, and increasing arts engagement through curating considered interactions.  She is Head of Participation with Cork Midsummer Festival and leads on the festivals’ work with communities through participatory and socially engaged projects. Previous roles include leading the curatorial programme of the National Design & Craft Gallery; Engagement Curator with Irish Design 2015; Acting Curator at VISUAL Carlow, assistant curator with EVA International, and Co-Director of Occupy Space Limerick. She holds an MFA by Research in Curatorial Practice, focused on evolving models of engagement and participation, from Limerick School of Art & Design and Limerick City Gallery of Art, through the Shinnors Scholarship. With a background in theatre and improv, she has a particular interest in creating space for engagement, contribution and co-creation though participation.