Where, in which space, could citizens and foreigners, nationals and aliens meet each other? How to make visible the experiences that are forced to invisibility? How to change migration politics through art and activism?

 The event is part of the 9 Gatherings project that combines socially engaged art and migration activism.

From 2pm to 4pm there will be short presentations on migration activism and an introduction to socially engaged art projects. Different groups such as Trampoline House from Copenhagen and Free Movement Network will talk about their praxis. From 4pm to 6pm we will discuss future actions and projects in smaller working groups. The themes of the working groups are: space, documentation and change.

Artists, writers, other cultural workers and students, representatives of NGOs, teachers, journalists and everyone who is willing to improve migrants rights are warmly welcomed to the event.

 We wish for productive discussion and new contacts for everyone as well as new participants and partners for our project. Refreshments and snacks from around the world.

9 Gatherings project develops new collaboration between the culture sector, precarious migrants and NGOs that work to improve migrant rights. 9 Gatherings is an initiative of the Free Movement Network, Oikeudet ilman rajoja – registered association and the Artists� and Writers� Association Kiila. The main funding of the project is received from the Ministry of Education and Culture.