What’s On – May

LEVEL — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:28:05 +0000

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Food for thought embraces the notion that a revolution can start at the dinner table.

In the 1970s Judy Chicago’s work The Dinner Party sparked debate and brought attention to the significant contribution of women throughout history. In 2012, LEVEL will draw from the central idea of this work – the gathering of women around the dining table – in order to explore the richness of ideas that this kind of debate generates, as a contemporary form of consciousness-raising.

Host a dinner party…

To kickstart the project and to celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday 8 March, Level will be hosting a potluck dinner party in Brisbane. Join in the discussion by hosting your own potluck dinner between 8 March and 27 May. Invite some friends over to talk about feminism – everyone can bring a plate to share and a burning question to discuss in response to the theme: What is the role of feminism(s) in the 21st century? Send us your photos and comments from the night to: info@levelari.org.

Make a banner…

Level invites you to take part in a Banner Making Workshop. The workshops are free and open to all women who would like to share their experiences and ideas, and work collaboratively with Level on this project – the banners created will be integrated into the Food for Thought exhibition at Footscray Community Arts Centre in May. Level will provide all the materials you need, as well as skill sharing and afternoon tea. We encourage participants to bring along any special materials or fabrics that have personal significance to incorporate into their banners.

Level will be holding two workshops in Melbourne on Saturday 12 May and Sunday 13 May at Footscray Community Arts Centre – email us at info@levelari.org for more information or to register.

Join us for dinner…

As part of the 2012 Next Wave Festival, LEVEL will be hosting a series of dinner party events between 19 – 27 May at Footscray Community Arts Centre. Dinner themes will address the role of women in the arts and in the media, the significance of feminist generations in Australian art and the role of art to bring about political change for women. If you would like to join us and invited special guests for dinner, enter the ballot by completing the online form at Next Wave before 5pm Sunday 6 May.