STST Assembly | The Social Change Dilemma

The Social Change Dilemma- Dijana Rakovic of Counterpoints Arts discusses how art inspires social change.

Join us for an STST Assembly with Dijana Rakovic is a Senior Producer at Counterpoints Arts. Dijana will be discussing how art can lead the way in building understanding and empathy across our society. Hot off the back of another successful Refugee Week, Dijana will share key methods and frameworks for giving space to art and models that build understanding and connections in our community. In this honest conversation she will address how artists and cultural institutions can offer an alternative narrative as the world around us both internationally and in our local communities becomes more hostile.


This Assembly is specifically focused on discussing how social and political issues are affecting artists and cultural organisations. We encourage artists, cultural workers and art students to join us and discuss how the creative sector can support a more compassionate society.

STST Assembly is a monthly critical talk series and meeting place focused on contemporary art. Each session centres on a different question, thematic strand or cultural practice. Through intimate dialogues it platforms invited speakers, alongside an open floor conversation that encourages shared learning.

Info:

25 / 06 / 2026
11am - 12.30 pm

Tickets:
Free 

If you would like to attend but the cost is prohibitive, please get contact info@staffordshirest.com. If you are financially able, please consider donating, to keep Staffordshire St events accessible to all.

Dijana Rakovic:

Dijana Rakovic is a Senior Producer at Counterpoints Arts, a national organisation working in the field of arts, migration and cultural change. Dijana's focus is socially engaged arts practice and her role spans learning, production, curation and participation, with special interest in gender and climate justice.

Accessibility: There is step-free access to the gallery via the door to the left hand side of the main entrance. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet. The event will be taking place in the exhibition space, which is a large open room with bright lighting and some seating available. View our accessibility rider here. 

Staffordshire St is an independent project space in Peckham, South East London. The venue facilitates arts and cultural events and provides affordable studios for artists, makers and designers. ​

Staffordshire St is not-for-profit and all income is invested into developing our public programme which launched the summer of 2022. The venue was established as an art gallery in 2017, before then it was vacant for many years after a community centre closed. Originally it was built as a Methodist Hall. We intend to support a range of cultural events for the local community.

Staffordshire St will build on the established record of these histories, opening up again to the neighbourhood and developing a welcoming interdisciplinary arts space. More information on upcoming events at : info@staffordshirest.com or @staffordshirest

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