YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS CONVERSATION AND READ A FULL ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT HERE.
Index on Censorship is delighted to announce the second in a series of online conversations about artistic freedom of expression in Wales.
This conversation forms part of our ArtFreedomWales programme looking at how artistic freedom is regarded, debated and promoted across the arts sector in Wales – in the press, by the public, by funders and policy makers.
Artists working in Welsh – opportunities and obstacles to expression?
Online conversation with:
- Mari Emlyn – Chief Executive Officer Galeri
- Arwel Gruffydd – Artistic Director Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
- Bethan Jones Parry – Broadcaster, Journalist and Writer
- Bethan Marlow – Playwright and Storyteller
- Iwan Williams – Independent Creative Producer and Development Officer for Creadigol Mentrau Iaith Cymru
Where: Catch up with the Google Hangout here
Please note: this conversation will be in Welsh with an English summary at the end.
This is the second of four events on artistic freedom of expression in Wales that we are live-streaming, leading up to a national symposium at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff (27th November). You will be able to email and tweet questions to the panels during the discussion.
What are the issues in Wales? What are the opportunities? What are the obstacles? What has the right to freedom of expression got to do with Wales’ major cultural debates and policies: bi-lingualism, engaging young people and ethnically diverse voices, tackling poverty, maximising on new cultural infrastructure, having an international voice?
We want to hear from everyone producing and participating in the arts in Wales who has something to say about freedom of expression.
The first online conversation which took place in July featured Tim Price (playwright), Kathryn Gray (poet and writer), Lisa Jen (musician/actor/writer) and Leah Crossley (artist). See it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNv1J0_jRQY
Arts Council of Wales supports this programme
