Calling artists of all paths, practices, and stages of their careers — join us for a day of deep listening, shared learning, and creative exploration.
This workshop invites participants to examine Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the arts through the lens of conflict resolution and effective communication. Together, we’ll unpack real-world tensions, build skills for more accountable, caring, and inclusive artistic communities.
This workshop will be relevant to you if you have ever
* Worked on a collaborative project where things got tricky
* Felt like you weren’t being heard or fully included
* Wanted to build a more inclusive, welcoming arts environment around you
* Needed support with difficult conversations in your practice or your community
Through storytelling, small group work, hands-on practice, and reflective tools, we’ll explore
* How conflict shows up in our environments
* How identity, power, and systems influence tension
* What practices help us stay grounded and generative in the face of discomfort
* And how we can hold space for care, difference, and collective growth
Whether you're just beginning your journey in the arts or you’ve been navigating its structures for decades, this is a space for you. Bring your questions, your lived experience, and let’s shape what’s next together. Joni us on Wednesday 21 May, 10am—4.30pm.
Tatiana Santos
Tatiana is a socially engaged artist, journalist, and cultural mediator. She holds an MA in Conflict Resolution, with research focused on de-escalating conflict through arts and education. As one of the leading artists exploring Brazilian rhythms within Irish dance spaces, Tatiana’s work is deeply informed by themes of belonging and decolonisation. She uses dance, talking circles, and writing to transcend cultural barriers and promote social cohesion.
Her recent projects include the award-winning Hive City Legacy at the Dublin Fringe Festival (2022), the solo show Threads with Solo Sirens (2023–2024), and her collaboration on the ongoing Welcoming Project with Catherine Young Dance Company. Her publications include Everybody is a Dancing Body: Using Dance, Talking Circles, and Empathy to Transcend Cultural and Emotional Barriers, featured in Create’s Field Notes (2023).
Tatiana is the 2025 Artist in Residence at Cork Opera House and University College Cork, where she is researching and developing a new theatre piece. Through this residency, she continues to expand her practice, share unique stories, and deepen her relationship with the Irish theatre landscape and local communities.