Join us this Refugee Week for a celebration event bringing people together to connect, create and have fun; while promoting a deeper understanding of the experiences of those seeking sanctuary.

This year’s theme is compassion…Celebrate what compassion looks like in action with Refugee Week

Open and free*. All ages welcomed

*pay what you feel donation is open to help us provide Art Therapy workshops for our local sanctuary seekers. Our groups and sanctuary seekers will be given tickets for free.

Sunday 25 June, 1pm-4:30pm at the Whitworth

Grand Hall:

1pm: Hot and cold drinks and snacks available on arrival.

1.10pm: Welcome from artists and performance by the wonderful Sanctuary Sounds Choir

1.30pm: Welcome and Intro by Fareid Atta, Director of the film Samos on Fire:

Film screening of Samos on Fire:

“In a refugee camp in Samos, Greece, a group of musicians from Africa and the Middle East meetup to make music. There’s no stopping their sessions despite having to contend with fires, earthquakes, and worst of all…the bewildering asylum process.” Samos on Fire.

1:50pm: Q&A with Fareid Atta about the film

Activities, Workshops and Tours: 2pm-4pm

• Cultural Dance for all ages and abilities with Afrocats

2:30pm and 3:30pm start

Location: Gallery 3 overlooking the park

• Exhibition Tours of Traces of Displacement – with artists from the exhibition

2pm, 3pm and 4pm start times (20 maximum per tour)

Sign up on a arrival with our Whitworth Volunteers

Location: meeting in the Traces of Displacement exhibition space

• Arts and Crafts / Baby and Toddler play area + Whitworth Minecraft (drop in all afternoon)

Location: School of Creativity on the mezzanine floor of the Whitworth

• Relax and Chat

Meet with other visitors over tea and listen to music from the Samos on Fire soundtrack.

Location: Grand Hall