Ripple Effects: Microsymposium on water resilience and the role of the arts
Schedule
Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Barnfield Theatre | Exeter, EN
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In this microsymposium on water resilience and the role of the arts, chaired by Dr. Ellen Wiles, leading South West artists will discuss their innovative works on this theme in advance of their performances in the evening showcase event. The artist will be joined by leading scientists who work on water resilience, including river restoration projects, marine biology and microplastics. Together, the panel will discuss the value and challenges of art-science collaborations on the theme of water systems and environmental resilience, and the audience will be invited to ask questions. After the discussion, pizza will be served in the foyer and participants will have the chance to continue informal conversations on this theme and build new connections and networks.Dr. Ellen Wiles is Artist-in-Residence at the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste, and Project Lead for Storying Water. She is a novelist, multidisciplinary artist and academic, and a former barrister. Artists on the panel will include Jason Singh and Kathy Hinde, and Arun Sood. Scientists will include Professors Richard Brazier and Ceri Lewis, both experts on water resilience.
This event consists of two parts:
Round table: showcased artists + science/org collaborators inc. Rich Brazier, Ceri Lewis. How can creative practices and collaborations make a meaningful contribution to water resilience?
Pizza & ideas-exchange/networking: open to all microsymposium ticket holders
This event is part of Ripple Effects: A Micro-festival of Environmental Artists on Water Systems and Ecologies.
Water is making headlines more than ever before, often in alarming ways. This microfestival showcases environmental artists who focus on water, and celebrates the power of the arts to re-imagine and re-story our water systems, increasing their resilience.
Also in the festival:
AQUATIC WALKING AND LISTENING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST KATHY HINDE
RIPPLE EFFECTS PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
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Where is it happening?
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, Devon, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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