Confronting Contention: Deploying Culture in Conflict Resolution

In 2014, ISC will partner with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage for a special workshop on cross-cultural empathy. The event will bring together cultural heritage professionals, peace-building professionals, educators, and programming specialists to explore best practices in cross-cultural documentary processes, public programming and interdisciplinary exchange. While art and other cultural works are often viewed as a byproduct of peace-building activities, this workshop will support museums and other cultural organizations in using art and other culture work as a primary tool in resolving conflict.