In this lecture we present several performance models as a starting point to create cultural events and networks. We show several Fur Alle Falle projects, the keys for the realization and the results obtained.
About !Agitation, cultural dynamization and creation of networks.
For us, !Agitating is to make changes, dynamizing cultural and social structures.
Cultural Agitation is to promote active citizenship, capable of carrying out their own cultural projects.
Cultural agitator works as a link and initial motor of a network, promoting the participation of local actors in the creative process
The work of the agitator
Building tools, resources and innovative models. Teaching guidelines for reproducing this models, so that groups of citizens could learn and adapt to their circumstances and their evolution.
Updating or re-inventing spaces for use.
Improving the working methods of the groups.
Creating projects based on sustainability and self management (through the exchange of goods and services).
The work should contribute to the commons.
It´s not a "cultural animator". It must lead to changes and propose solutions to ideological or aesthetic problems.
It is not an "activist" because its function is not only political or social, is also aesthetics, acting on leisure (although it is hard not to be political).
Institutional or independent.
Being a cultural agitator out of the industry and institutions is complex, often not recognized as professional work and often not remunerated.
Many times cultural agitators are rejected or condemned because of the fact of causing changes that generate crisis (of power, ideas, etc).
In industry, the agitator could be a publicist or a community-manager. Institutionally, he would be a culture or social issues technician or councilor. Cultural agitator should spend time with citizens groups, to find common interests.
He should know the creative potential and the different skills of the members of their community. Then, to promote activities on these interests and abilities, creating knowledge sharing and social and cultural activity.
Voluntary or Involuntary There are many cases where cultural agitation happens involuntarily, often caused by media or political interests. Check the #vigalondo case some weeks ago. Suddenly because of an ingenious tweet, some people thought about the limits of humor, censorship, and the use of social-networks tools. Another example is our project www.finisgloriaemundi.
The agitator has to move structures that seem irremovable. But this is another issue.
Scope
The models we show, stimulate the socio-cultural life of a community and create networks. Focus on sharing the nearest creative potential of your environment and your social-network.
The results of our actions are observed in a medium and long term. They are presented as products, speeches, lectures, events, happenings or performances.
Projets we show in the conference are:
Kitsch Kitchen
Torneo Passion
Kafé tà Kabaré
Ruralc
