Mascarade. Masks and theatre for social inclusion, participation, democracy & education

<< Objectives >>-To develop the arts as a tool for non-formal education in order to encourage social inclusion, self-esteem and participation of young people;-To strengthen European citizenship through collective reflection on European identities, using the mask as a tool for creation, expression and action;-To foster cooperation between cultural, social and educational organisations at local and European level, and to improve the quality of their work.<< Implementation >>-Research and interviews at local and European level to study the use of the arts to strengthen European citizenship and social inclusion;-A Train-the-Trainers session between artists and social/youth workers to develop a methodology;-Experimentation workshops with young people in each country;-A feedback and filming session;-Interviews with the participants and their local communities;-Dissemination events.<< Results >>Concrete results:-A study on European Identities and How Performing Arts can Lead to Mutual Understanding and Social Inclusion;-A theatre and mask methodology in the form of tutorial videos;-Three linked deliverables: a book-game, a series of podcasts and a website;-Local dissemination events. Other results:-Strengthened cooperation between cultural and social players;-Increased esteem, participation and inclusion of young people;