Abstract
Inspired by a community-based artist residency during my sabbatical from the University of Denver and motivated by a desire to promote the benefits of socially engaged arts practices, I have integrated community-engaged experiences into my teaching. Interactions with various populations have included the exchange of family photographs between students and community members. The photographs served as icebreakers and catalysts for revealing life stories. Ageism and social isolation emerged as significant issues. Ultimately, these shared experiences fostered empathetic relationships between generations. I am redesigning a photography darkroom space to promote interdisciplinary collaboration across my campus and broaden possibilities for interaction with the community through arts practice. By sharing my experience, I hope to connect with and learn from conference members who engage in similar arts and community-based practices.
Presenters
Roddy MacInnesProfessor of Photography, School of Art and Art History, University of Denver, Colorado, United States
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Photography, Arts, Collaboration, Interdisciplinary, Intergenerational, Ageism, Participatory
