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What is
Artword?
Artword is based on the
principle that the people who do the work should make the
decisions. In the arts, this means that artists should
create and control their own artistic environment and
products. Artword was created by artists who believe in the
importance of the arts to the rest of the human community.
Artword is:
- A haven for
like-minded artists, created by a playwright/director
and a visual artist as context for sharing work and
insights with a community of people who choose to
communicate through the arts.
- An ongoing
experiment in finding new ways of producing art and
artistic events, using the resources of the late 20th
century.
- A theatre
combining a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere with a
strong commitment to presenting exciting, original and
well-crafted dramatic productions.
- An art gallery,
exhibiting visual art in the context of the broader
spectrum of the arts.
- A performing arts
laboratory for theatre, dance, concerts and
multimedia.
- A production
company, committed to developing new work and
creating a distinctive style of theatre characterized by
strong ensemble acting, eloquent language, inventive use
of music, movement and dance, and striking visual
design.
- A magazine.
Artword Artists Forum published quarterly for seven years
(also under the name Workseen Magazine), providing a
vehicle for dialogue among visual artists. After a hiatus
of two years, we propose to continue the publication with
a broader focus.
- A state of mind,
characterized by belief in the human spirit, commitment
to human dignity and delight in the human
imagination.
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