ACAVA Talks: Artist teacher collaborations with Dr Darren Chetty | ACAVA Barham Park Studios
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A guided exploration of the issues in play for artists working in educational spaces. Many artists work in educational institutions at some point in the career, often partnering with teachers. But what exactly does that partnership involve? How is it formed, negotiated and managed? In what sense is artistic practice educational? To what degree is education an artistic practice? How does open-ended artistic exploration sit with lesson-planning and target-setting? Is the role of the artist to work within institutional culture or subvert it? Having worked on both sides of the artist teacher relationship, Dr Darren Chetty will offer a guided exploration of the issues in play for artists working in educational spaces. This session is in-person at our ACAVA Barham Park Studios and won't be recorded. Whilst here, experienceBrent Biennial 2025at Barham Park 24–26 July Scroll to read our FAQs. Dr Darren Chetty is a Lecturer (Teaching) at UCL. He taught in primary schools for over twenty years and continues to work with schools on policy, curriculum and pedagogy. Darren co-ordinated Power to the Pupils, a primary school hip hop collective that released 5 albums, in Hackney, London. In 2013, he established the UK HipHopEd Seminar Series for hip hop educators and artists, and the Philosophy for Cyphers course, incorporating hip hop pedagogy and philosophy for children. He co-edited Critical Philosophy of Race and Education and has co-edited special issues of Wasafiri and Ethics and Education. Darren contributed to the bestselling book, The Good Immigrant, edited by Nikesh Shukla. Darren has published six books to date, as co-author and co-editor. He co-authored with Karen Sands O’Connor, Beyond the Secret Garden? Racially Minoritised People in British Children’s Books (English Media Centre). Access
A BSL Interpreter can be provided with one month’s notice. To request this or share any access needs, email Georgia at profdev@acava.org. What3Words: beard.bolts.ruby For in-person talks at Barham Park, we offer: Accessible toiletDrinking waterSeatingQuieter areaStep-free routes (with a temporary ramp)We don’t have a dedicated prayer room, but please get in touch ahead of time, we’ll do our best to find a suitable private space. About ACAVA Talks This event is part of ACAVA Talks our professional development events programme for creative practitioners. Whether you’re looking to refresh your practice, take risks, make a change, or simply reconnect with purpose — this programme is for you. Through knowledge sharing and skills development it aims to support, and foster connections between creative professionals navigating a shifting and complex cultural landscape We’re proud to be sponsored by Smartist. Showcase your artwork, without all the hard work. Smartist are offering a 30-day free trial and a discounted annual subscription for ACAVA Talks attendees. Claim your offer here: www.smartist.app/acava Designed by artists, for artists, Smartist makes it effortless to create stunning, realistic mock-ups in seconds. It’s the most downloaded art visualisation app, trusted by over 1 million creatives in 175 countries. With powerful customisation options, artists can fine-tune everything, from interiors and frames to layouts and perspectives. Do you have a collector who wants to see your work in their own home? Upload their room photo, and Smartist will seamlessly and professionally place your artwork inside.
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