Fringe Learns: Holding Space in a Polarised World

Holding Space in a Polarised World: Conflict navigation for public creative practice with Dr Giuseppe Maglione

• Date: Monday 23rd (6 hours) + Tuesday 24th February (3 hours) 2026. You MUST be able to attend both days.

• Location: Folkestone Yacht & Motor Boat Club, The Harbour, North St, Folkestone CT19 6AF

This year’s Fringe programme brought our focus to the increasing polarity in our communities. We recognised a need for more support and training to equip socially engaged artists and creative producers to confidently design artistic interventions that bridge differences and navigate social polarisation.

In response, we are offering 15 local creatives the opportunity to participate in a fully funded 2-day training programme (normal cost £350 per person).

The training is a collaboration between Folkestone Fringe and Dr Giuseppe Maglione, Restorative Justice Clinic Director at the University of Kent.

Dr Giuseppe is a lecturer in Criminology Restorative, School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research and Justice Clinic Director of the University of Kent. More information here.

Who Can Attend?
Creatives who currently live or work in Folkestone.

Securing Your Spot!
Please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) in Google Forms.
To ensure places go to truly committed people, if you are selected, we will ask you for a £10 refundable deposit to secure your place.

Submit your form by: Thurs 15 January 2026

​​How Does the EOI Work?

Due to the limited number of spots available for these opportunities, we use this EOI form to manage applications.

• We will email you to let you know whether you have a place on 19 January 2026.
• We will then share the location & deposit payment details.

If you have any questions or troubles submitting your form, please email people@folkestonefringe.com.