Events
Please see below for details on upcoming GRAMNet and partner events. Once an event has passed it is moved into the events archive.
GRAMNet Film Series 2011/12 - Immigrant Nation! : The Battle for the Dream (2010)
Wednesday 23 May 2012, 6.30pm, Centre for Contemporary Arts CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
World Day For Cultural Diversity For Dialogue and Development
Documentary: Mexico | USA 2010 Director: Esaú Melemdez | Running time: 96 min
Imagine that you open your door one day to find police officers standing before you and requesting to see your documentation. This is the cataclysmic opening scene to Esaú Melemdez’s shockingly poignant documentary, featuring a single mother named Elvira Arellano and her American-born son, Saul. Faced with the dilemma of vehemently protesting the deportation mandate or temporarily leaving her child behind so that he may continue living in America, Elvira realizes the full potential of the Latino American human rights movement.
Upon witnessing the compelling scenes that feature giant street protests, heart wrenching interviews with displaced families, and the political dramas displayed on national news networks, the viewer begins to apply a human face to one of the most controversial issues of the decade. Elvira’s visceral story inspires thoughtful debate and progressive action in support of the ever-changing mindset regarding international migration.
We will be joined by Anna Beesley, coordinator of Scottish Detainee Visitors (SDV). Anna will say a few words about their work and suggest how people can get involved.
Screenings are free of charge, open to all. Please note that this screening starts later than usual at 6.30pm. Should you wish to reserve a ticket please contact the CCA directly. For full information on all our screenings, please see our brochure.
Drawing Communities Together: Art for Sustainable Communities
Seminar & Exhibition by Daniel Connell
Thursday 24 May 2012
St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow, Eldon St
E14 on campus map: http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_1887_en.pdf
Seminar: 5.15 – 6.00pm
Lecture Theatre 213 (Level 2)
Exhibition and reception: 6.00 – 8.00pm
Gallery (level 5)
The exhibition will be open at the L5 Gallery between 23-25 May
The work of Australian Artist Daniel Connell has been exploring the role of the visual arts in enhancing a sense of belonging through large scale, hand drawn portraits of recent migrants placed in public places in cities such as Adelaide, Chandigarh and most recently Vancouver.
The works are attempting to push the visual arts into an arena which can influence public policy and opinion. Connell’s work has been developed thanks to the support of the University of South Australia Human Rights and Security Research and Innovation Cluster.
Social sustainability annunciates the long term benefits of harmonious, resilient and happy communities. Art plays a role in allowing moments of reflection on the intrinsic value of a human life. Connell's work is underpinned by an idea that his large yet tenderly and carefully constructed portraits can provoke brief but intimate introductions across cultural or class barriers.
Ultimately the work intends to induce a 'spill over' effect to dismantle mistrust, challenge prevailing prejudice and albeit incrementally stabilise societies.
Connell's work over the last two years has drawn over 35,000 followers online and reached audiences of millions through media coverage. His work is surrounded by a myriad of anecdotes about inter-communal connections, empowerment and welcoming new audiences to the visual arts.
Original works recently seen in San Francisco, Chandigarh and Vancouver and at least one new work responding to this community will displayed at the Level 5 Gallery in the St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow 23 – 24 May.
Please register for the event at: http://gramnet-connell.eventbrite.com/
Daniel is available for interviews and can be reached directly on +61 450146499.
More about Connell's work can be seen at www.danielconnell.net and recent media reports can be easily accessed via a Youtube search of Daniel Connell.
Asylum, Immigration and Nationality: Current Issues
14 & 15 June 2012
Chairs: Sarah Craig and Nina Miller, University of Glasgow
Speakers:
- Alison Harvey, non-practising Barrister and General Secretary, ILPA
- Jamie Kerr, Associate Solicitor, Morton Fraser LLP
- Euan Mackay, Senior Solicitor, Livingstone Brown Solicitors
An intensive two day practitioner update/workshop on current issues; also gives an opportunity to gain academic credit towards an LLM, Diploma or Certificate in Contemporary Law and Practice, 15 hours CPD. The cost is £250 for both days (single day CPD rates also available).
- An introduction to asylum determination
- Nationality, citizenship and human rights in the UK and Europe
- The Country Guidance concept
For further details email: Sarah.Craig@glasgow.ac.uk
Or visit our Youtube and Facebook pages www.glasgow.ac.uk/law
Download: 14-15 June Asylum, Immigraton and Nationality
GRAMNet Film Series 2011/12: Destitution (2012) & The Art of Flight (2005)
Wednesday 20 June 2012, 5.30pm, Centre for Contemporary Arts CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
These screenings are in observance of Refugee Week and World Refugee Day.
We would like to welcome everyone to the final event in the 2011/12 GRAMNet Film Series. Prior to the main screening, 'The Art of Flight', we will show the new animation 'Destitution' from the Refugee Survival Trust (RST). We will also be joined by a colleague from RST, who will give us a little background on the animation and the work of the trust.
'Destitution' tells the stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland who have been left hungry and homeless by problems, errors and delays in the asylum system. The three minute film was made for Refugee Survival Trust (RST), a small Scottish charity by independent production company Show Them Pictures. Voiceover by Scottish novelist and comedian A L Kennedy. RST supports destitute refugees and asylum seekers, and campaigns to improve the asylum system to prevent people being left destitute. To keep up-to-date with RST's work and events please sign-up to the e-newsletter at www.rst.org.uk/
'The Art of Flight' tells the story of refugees fleeing Sudan's civil war for Egypt and one journalist's struggle to get their story told. This feature-length film tells the story of three people who have found themselves struggling to survive in Egypt, which has reluctantly become their home. The film delves deep into the nature of charity, the consequences of American empire and the price of transience.
Screened with kind permission from Seventh Art Releasing: www.7thart.com
Documentary: Sudan/USA 2005 | Director: Davin Anders Hutchins | Running time: 68 min
Screenings are free of charge, open to all & start at 5.30pm. Should you wish to reserve a ticket please contact the CCA directly.
For full information on all our 2011/12 screenings, please see our brochure.