[TimorLesteStudies] Fwd: New article: The contribution of creativity to human development in a new nation: a case study of Afalyca community arts centre, Timor-Leste
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Subject: New article: The contribution of creativity to human
development in a new nation: a case study of Afalyca community arts
centre, Timor-Leste
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 10:00:11 +1000
From: Kim Dunphy <kimfdunphy at gmail.com>
To: easttimorstudies-owner at anu.edu.au <easttimorstudies-owner at anu.edu.au>
*The contribution of creativity to human development**in a new nation: a
case study /of Afalyca/ community arts centre, Timor-Leste*
*Abstract*: This article describes the contribution of creativity to
human development in the new nation of Timor-Leste, exemplified in a
case study of community art centre /Afalyca/. By taking a creative
approach to the challenges of life in his developing country, the young
leader of this enterprise, Marqy da Costa, is realising his own
potential more fully and offering enriching experiences to others. The
impact of his centre on a range of stakeholders, including staff,
participants and the wider community is discussed. For participants,
the outcomes of their involvement include enjoyable opportunities for
creative expression; valued recognition from national and international
audiences; the broadening of life experience to encompass new
possibilities for self-actualisation; skill development and income from
employment and sales. The factors that have contributed to /Afalcya/’s
creative achievements are examined.These include inspiration and
assistance received from organisations and individuals in and outside of
Timor, family support, and the age and gender of leaders.Also
significant are founder Marqy’s personal characteristics of artistic
talent, social and language skills, love of learning, persistence and
conciliatory approach to conflict. Barriers to the realisation of
/Afalcya’s/potential include lack of systemic recognition of the value
of creativity for sustainable development, unsupportive bureaucracy and
gender related restrictions of participation for women. The potential
for similar initiatives to contribute to a positive future for Timorese
people is explored.
*Keywords**:*Timor-Leste, creativity, arts participation, human development.
/In Timor-Leste, we need a new mentality; people who have initiative,/
/creativity and innovation/, /and who apply this with hard work/.
President of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao,
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival Launch, Melbourne, 9 May 2013.
/International Journal Of Creativity And Human Development/, 2.
http://www.creativityjournal.net/index.php/contents/articles/item/153-the-contribution-of-creativity-to-human-development-in-a-new-nation-a-case-study-of-afalyca-community-art-centre-timor-leste#.UbejuOu5T8E
<http://www.creativityjournal.net/index.php/contents/articles/item/153-the-contribution-of-creativity-to-human-development-in-a-new-nation-a-case-study-of-afalyca-community-art-centre-timor-leste%23.UbejuOu5T8E>
Kim Dunphy
Kim (BA, Grad Dip. Movt and Dance, M. Ed.) has just completed her PhD at
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia where she investigated the role
of participatory arts in social change in Timor-Leste.She works as the
Research Program Manager for the Cultural Development Network, an
independent organization that promotes the cultural vitality of
communities throughout its home state of Victoria, Australia.She is also
Director of Many Hands International, a non-government organisation that
seeks to contribute to development in Timor-Leste, particularly through
cultural initiatives.
Kim Dunphy
kimfdunphy at gmail.com <mailto:kimfdunphy at gmail.com>
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