The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing (EMCVPA) will host its 4th Biennial Arts Conference, October 11-13, 2017 under the theme “Arts and Culture for the 21st Century: Millennial Dis-Engagement Engagement – Re-Engagement“. The theme for this year’s conference comes against the background of the belief that the way forward for national, social and economic independence is through the arts and culture. The 2017 Conference aims to a) listen to what/where young people, within and beyond institutional walls, may be doing/going; b) provide a space where these ideas/issues can be encouraged; c) reflect on the implications of such a dialogue on/for current teaching/learning methodologies.
Christopher Cozier, Interdisciplinary Artist. Christopher Cozier is an artist and writer living and working in Trinidad. He has participated in a number of exhibitions focused upon contemporary art in the Caribbean and internationally. Since 1989 he has published a range of essays on related issues in a number of catalogues and journals. He was on the editorial collective of Small Axe, A Caribbean Journal of Criticism, (1998-2010), and has been an editorial adviser to BOMB magazine for their Americas issues (Winter, 2003, 2004 & 2005).
“We absolutely loved all the performances and the student guides were fantastic. You have the most amazing and creative students and alumni! The conference sessions were inspiring, informative, and engaging. I am looking forward to seeing you again in the near future…
“This second conference was stimulating and well-executed. I have many new and elaborated ideas as a consequence. It was my pleasure to participate.
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Rex Conference 2015 – Performances Performances
Rex Conference 2015 – Panel Discussions Panel Discussions and Workshops
Rex Conference 2015 – Exhibitions and Events Events, Exhibition
Rex Conference 2015 – Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony
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The start of the Rex Nettleford Arts Conference 2017 on Wednesday October 11, 2017 coincides with the 152 nd anniversary of The Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica which began on Wed Oct 11, 1865. Sometimes referred to as the Morant Bay Uprising, it is considered a watershed moment in Jamaica’s political development, culminating widespread dis-satisfaction […]
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Christopher Cozier is an artist and writer living and working in Trinidad. A 2013 Prince Claus Award laureate, he has participated in a number of exhibitions focused upon contemporary art in the Caribbean and internationally. Since 1989 he has published a range of essays in a number of catalogues and journals. Read more.
Arts and Culture for the 21st Century: Millennial Dis-Engagement Engagement – Re-Engagement The theme for this year’s conference comes against the background of the belief that the way forward for national, social and economic independence is through the arts and culture. Under the theme the conference therefore seeks to provide an opportunity to explore the […]
