#ArtsParticipation

2/2 The film was funded by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social, supported by @riverbankarts.bsky.social and was a collaboration between Embrace Music (link in bio) & @darnskippy-prod.bsky.social Myself & @sivemusic.bsky.social feel very lucky indeed!
#Voice #ArtsParticipation #IrishFilm #Documentary

Beyond Consumption – Participatory Media and Arts as Meaning-Making The way we engage with media and the arts shapes how we understand ourselves and our social environment. In a time when much of the media we consume is produced, distributed, and structured by commercial and algorithmic systems, the opportunity to create our own media and cultural expressions is an important way to develop a deeper sense of identity, connection, and shared understanding. At Decentered Media, we see participatory media and community arts as more than creative activities. They are processes that help people make sense of the world, both individually and collectively.

Who gets to shape the meaning of our shared stories? Participation in media and the arts can foster dialogue, but not all participation is meaningful. How do we ensure that creative spaces allow for real influence, reflection, and inclusion? #artsparticipation #MediaParticipation

Happy Birthday Ian David Moss! @createquity at #AFTACON #artsparticipation #karaoke #hesings