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ARTICULATE OPEN CLASSROOMS 

On 17 and 18 October, as part of ARTICULATE I CARE, artist-researchers of the Conservatoire present their research to students, by elaborating on the scope of their project, introducing their methods, research processes, or (preliminary) conclusions, performing an artistic result or by supervising a workshop. 

OPEN CLASSROOMS: DRAMA 

14:00-14:50 

15:00-15:50  

16:00-16:50 

Never too old to make a scene – theater with seniors in care homes 
Room 432, Conservatoire 
Lecture-workshop / language: Dutch 
by LIES VANDEBURIE 

How do we perceive age in our artistic practices? What is our view of elderly individuals, and have we encountered ageism in our journeys? This workshop will examine our biases about age and challenge common stereotypes about seniors living in care homes. 
As artists, our creative perspectives can inspire imagination and foster autonomy among the elderly, opening new possibilities for playfulness and connection. Based on her experience organizing 25 theater sessions with seniors in Antwerp care homes, LIES VANDEBURIE has compiled a starter’s manual with practical tips and insights to share. 
Together, we’ll explore how your artistic practice can create meaningful workshops with care home residents and enrich your creative journey. 

14:00-14:50 

15:00-15:50  

16:00-16:50 

Performative Pamphlet 
Room 430, Conservatoire 
workshop / language: English and Dutch  
by TINE VAN AERSCHOT 

Performative Pamphlet explores the pamphlet as a form of artistic communication. Anyone can create, distribute, and perform a pamphlet. This mobile workshop travels between groups and cities to help people find their voice, platform, and language. Workshops take place in public spaces, schools, theaters, festivals, and more, often in collaboration with refugee centers and community organizations. Each workshop ends with a public performance where participants express their opinions, build resilience, and connect through posters, flyers, and digital networks. 

14:00-14:50 

15:00-15:50  

16:00-16:50 

Making together - mapping an artistic creative process. Practical tools for collaborative decision making  
Room 431, Conservatoire  
workshop / language: Dutch 
by REMKO DEVROEDE  

The rise of right-wing extremism contrasts with renewed grassroots organizing, exposing deep societal tensions. While neoliberal policies and austerity measures weaken civil society, they also inspire new forms of activism that challenge toxic leadership and foster inclusivity. These contradictions present opportunities for change, as collective action rooted in shared values can drive meaningful transformation. Young artists are reimagining the collective, developing inclusive practices that honor diversity and agency. Making Together is evolving into a process where care and consciousness are central. This workshop aims to create tools that make collective practices more inclusive, responsive, and thoughtful, focusing on key questions: How can we center care in decision-making? How can we create an inclusive, open workspace? How can we map the process and acknowledge all contributions 

photo (c) Tine Van Aerschot