Cultural engagement to build social cohesion

Summary

Whilst Bristol is seen as a place where the arts are thriving the experience of arts and culture is not equitable or accessible for many of Bristol’s citizens and often does not reflect the cultural ecology and diversity of the city. “Migrant Dialogues”, created by Mescaldis, takes an art-led approach to build social cohesion, strengthen community networks, create space for dialogue about diversity and migration and promote intergenerational conversations. Bristol stakeholders will work with Mescaldis to identify an appropriate neighbourhood and local partners and funders to deliver an initiative in Bristol to build a dialogue about immigration, diversity and neighbourliness.