Integration through Art and Culture

Exploring the wonders of German Culture with newly arrived citizens.

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Integration is not just about learning a language. It is to know the forms of cultural expressions of the host country and incorporate them into daily life.

Integration through Art and Culture

Art Lab / lectures / guided visits/ performance & others

12 Sessions course, 36 – 48 hrs.

Available for organizations, associations, churches, NGOs & learning centres around Stuttgart – Karlsruhe – Baden Baden.

LEARNING GOALS

Learn the meaning of a successful integration, through case studies from prosperous immigrants in Germany.
Explore the main types, elements and opportunities for artistic and cultural integration in Frankfurt am Main and Germany.
Exhibit a personal artistic proposal as contribution, based on the social / cultural strengths of the native land.

PARTICIPANTS

This course focuses on new immigrants, refugees and old immigrants with challenges integrating into the German society. Classes can be given in English, German and/or Spanish.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS

Investing in your own value. How to keep your personal assets growing.
it’s possible. Examples of successful immigrants in our society
Principal cultural and artistic manifestations in German history. Find them in your town
Local musicians, writers, actors, artists and more. Visiting the local scene.
Reinterpreting stories of local folklore through the visual arts.
Culture on a budget. Finding free and available opportunities.
What is my place in this society? Painting the future.
and many other useful things.

BENEFITS

Values such as coexistance, respect for diversity, proactivity, solidarity, and appreciation are promoted during this course
Participants end with new knowledge about opportunities in Frankfurt, and a personal artistic production that will increase the sense of belonging.
Through a final exhibition, topics learned, and a selection of the work of the participants can be shared with the local community.
This social and cultural approach will contribute to the mission of your Organisation.

GOOD TO KNOW

♦ Oriented to organizations, associations, churches, NGOs, foundations, learning centres & groups with interest in promoting integration within Frankfurter society.

♦ Materials for the class will be provided for all the participants.

♦ Classes are given in English, German and/or Spanish.

♦ Course fees vary according to the number of participants.

♦ Please request the program and fill the registration form to tell us about the specific needs of your group:

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Many times, new immigrants tend to isolate themselves in groups that use familiar language and codes. For many of them, the new society is difficult to understand and result even threatening. Art facilitates understanding and promotes integration by providing a safe space for intercultural dialogue.

Arturo LaimeTrainer