Our Paris School’s Five-day Cultural Festival – 1-5 June 2021

The COVID-19 global pandemic has shattered life as we knew it. Through this destruction, the importance of our artistic values has been made clear. Art allows us to escape the repetition of the everyday. Art allows us to inhabit the spaces and bodies that reach beyond our wildest dreams. Art is a tool we can use to construct a new reality.

Therefore, this year’s Postgraduate Festival organised by the students of the Paris School of Arts and Culture will focus on the theme of Escapism. Our theme is now more relevant than ever; don’t we all want to escape from the daily reality that we are faced with during this pandemic?

Given current health and safety measures, the festival will take place virtually, however, this also allows us to go beyond geographic boundaries. It is time for us to join together as a community and rebuild our world—one that is no longer confined to the physical realm. By dedicating a week to artistic endeavours revolving around Escapism, we welcome you to consider the role art plays in your conception of the world.

We are hoping to provide you with an escape from our current reality through a programme of thought-provoking virtual events, including talks by drag performers, authors and artists, as well as a film screening and paint and sip event, all with the participation of creatives from around the globe.

We are warmly inviting you to our online escape. Stay tuned for the full programme soon available on the festival website or follow our social media accounts (Facebook / Instagram) for the latest news and guest announcements.

Stay safe,
University of Kent Paris Festival Team