Convened since 2013, ArtsWok Greenhouse Sessions (formerly known as The Greenhouse Sessions) is a series of intimate gatherings for our multidisciplinary network of practitioners in the field of arts-based community development. We bring together people across sectors, with a shared interest in arts-based community development, so that we can teach one another how to do it better.
Our sessions feature different topics along with various speakers and facilitators. Each gathering is kept relatively small at not more than 40 participants, allowing for deeper interaction and engagement. Over time, our sessions have evolved to a half-day format involving presentations, a workshop/activity component, and discussions. We document them through written notes, which are then shared with the network.
Latest
ArtsWok Greenhouse Sessions #25
Exploring Care through Reflective Practice
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 10am–1pm
Venue: Aliwal Arts Centre
The Greenhouse Sessions #23
Reconnecting and Reflecting on Community-Engaged Practice
The Greenhouse Sessions #18
Creative Leadership and Re-Imagining Communities II (The Community Theatre: Giving Choices Back)
The Greenhouse Sessions #16
Introduction to Cultural Mapping – Concept, Theory, and Application
The Greenhouse Sessions #14
A Tale of Two Cities: Arts-Based. Place-Based. Community-Based.
The Greenhouse Sessions #11
Creative Placemaking: Building Communities by Transforming Space to Place
The Greenhouse Sessions #8
Expanding Possibilities: Integrating the Arts and Social Services
The Greenhouse Sessions #7
Bridging Gaps: Designing Effective Community-Based Arts Programmes
The Greenhouse Sessions #6
Arts & Social Change: Creating a Culture of Possibilities
The Greenhouse Sessions #1
Mapping the Landscape: How Can Art-Making and Community Building Come Together in a Meaningful Way?
