WAR DIVIDES, MUSIC CONNECTS
We use music as a tool to build connections, foster empathy and shape communities.
Studies have shown that music is a powerful tool that can influence behavior, shape culture and strengthen social bonds.
We use music as a means to address the needs of societies divided and affected by conflict.
Mission
To use the power of music to bridge divides, connect communities, and heal the wounds of war.
Vision
To inspire people worldwide to engage as peacemakers and use music to transform lives.
How We Work
Music is an integral part of human nature. It has the potential to connect and bring people together. We use music as a tool to alleviate the disastrous effects and causes of war and mass violence, collaborating with organizations and change-makers globally so together we can:
Create long-term programs that respond to the true contexts and
needs of people’s lives
Train musicians and community leaders to effect nonviolent change
Advocate for peace
On the ground, this can sound like rock music, Burundian drumming, rap music, a cello sonata, or a stick hitting the bottom of a bucket. It’s not up to us to decide what the music will sound like. Our role is to create access to music-making that is guided by our Working Principles of safety, inclusion, equality, creativity, and quality. This approach opens a musical space that enables people to communicate and share. It defines how we work.
Why Music?
advocacy ART27
art27 is a platform for artists, arts educators and arts organizations working with refugees and asylum seekers in Europe.
Officially announced on June 20th, 2017, World Refugee Day, the platform seeks to:
connect & network
art27 organizes gatherings of socially engaged artists and arts organizations in Europe, to share expertise and forge collaborations.
share & promote
art27 collects and openly shares resources and knowledge with all who wish to use art to contribute to a welcoming, inclusive Europe.
advocate & influence
art27 seeks to impact the public narrative on war, refugees and migration. We aim to counter fear and xenophobia and promote social inclusion through participatory arts projects, arts education, community arts initiatives, exhibits, installations and performances.
Read more about Art27 at: http://art27.art