CANBERRA EVENTS

In 2011 the ARTillery Youth Arts Festival is exploding into Canberra! We'll be showcasing some of Canberra's finest local artists and poets, who have been challenged to use their freedom to make the difference on Amnesty International campaigns for Individuals at Risk of persecution.

Poetica Academica

1 part poetry slam, 1 part new works from inventive young poets and performers in collaboration with academics from ye olde traditional disciplines - a truly multi-disciplinary event! We're asking these creative types to use their freedom of speech to make the difference, protesting the imprisonment of renowned Chinese journalist and Nobel Prize winner Liu Xiaobo. With new works from Julian Fleetwood + Simon Rice, Andrew Galan + Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Fenella Edwards + Jen Webb, Josh Inman + Molly O’Brien and Varisht Gosain + Tyrell Haberkorn. Check out the Facebook event Page for more information.

Saturday 3rd December, 7.00pm

UrbanFood Café, Cnr Marcus Clarke and Edinburgh Sts, New Acton

Poetry Slam Sign Up: Find an ARTillery volunteer at the Amnesty Action Table for sign up between 7 - 7:30 pm. Get in quick as there are only 10 spots available!

"Freedom of expression is the foundation of human rights, the source of humanity, and the mother of truth. To strangle freedom of speech is to trample on human rights, stifle humanity, and suppress truth" - Liu Xiaobo

Masterpeace - "What's different makes us the same"

Browsing the shops this Xmas? While you're at it, pick up an ARTillery Festival Map at selected independent shops in Braddon and Civic! Use your map to explore local emerging artists' interpretations of the stories of Iranian women at risk of persecution for demanding equality. Featuring work by Claire Pendrigh, Julia Boyd, Sacha Jeffrey, Fiona Veikkanen, Lisa Twomey, Nicola Hearn and Paul Summerfield.Follow the latest event updates through the Facebook event Page.

Thursday 1st December - Saturday 10th December

Friendly independent shops in Canberra's city centre, around Civic and Braddon.

Special event: Exhibition opening and tour

We're launching masterPEACE with a guided tour where you'll have the chance to hear directly from young artists about their artworks, and activists about the work they do with Amnesty International. The tour will take "pit stops" at certain locations where young theatre and spoken word artists will perform short original works.

Thursday 1st December, 6pm

Electric Shadows bookshop, Shop 2, 40 Mort Street, Braddon ACT

"Although they have erected a wall between us, I am still with my schoolmates, and by their side, hand in hand, we sing the same songs and raise our fists in the air to shout that the love between us may not be tarnished by any obstacles" - Bahareh Hedayat, Iranian student imprisoned for being a member of the Campaign for Equality.

And there's a PICNIC?

Yes! To celebrate International Human Rights Day and the culmination of ARTillery Festival! Enjoy a tremendous "Letter Writing Marathon", hear from a surprise speaker about Amnesty's amazing history and get your hands dirty by taking action on Amnesty International's campaigns. Delicious eats and drinks for a gold coin. Follow the latest event updates through the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday 10th December, 1pm

Glebe Park, (cnr Akuna and Ballumbir Sts), Civic.

Want to get involved?

Do you want to make a difference? Are you keen to shake up Canberra's arts and political scene? Do you want to meet other people who are passionate about the arts and human rights?

Flashmob

Say goodbye to the traditional (and boring) pamphlet flapping in your face before "youth" events... ARTillery is bringin' it with a super rad FLASHMOB to spread the word about the festival. We want you to join us in the MOB!

When: 6.30pm Friday, 25th November

For more details, check out the Facebook Event Page.

Event volunteering

ARTillery would not exist without the wonderful help of its volunteers. We need enthusiastic volunteers to help out during the events. You can be involved in a range of areas, including exhibition and venue assistance, marketing and administration . If you have any questions or would like more info, email canberra@artilleryfestival.com

Partners and Sponsors

Prinstant Printers: www.prinstant.com.au/

New Acton: www.newacton.com.au/

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