Our Guest Makram Ayache, discusses their experience as a queer Muslim artist and the challenges they face in the art world. They touch on issues of representation and authenticity in art and the pressure to perform identities, the relationship between art and activism, and the tension between immediate action and long-term, transformative change. Come join us for a great conversation about the role of art in shaping ethics and engaging in conversations about social justice.

The Engagement Lab Podcast is possible with the initial support from three local foundations to transition our ALL IN Program to the 35//50 initiative and The Engagement Lab, the foundations were The Edmonton Community Foundation, Calgary Foundation, and the Rozsa Foundation.We're thrilled to announce that The Engagement Lab is supported by both Alberta Cultures Community Initiatives Program, and the Canada Council for the Arts.Theatre Alberta is grateful to our operating funders, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Edmonton Arts Council, and Calgary Arts Development.