Artistic Mediation for the Socio-Educational Inclusion of Roma Families
Abstract
This article presents the systematization of an artistic mediation project carried out in the neighbourhood of San José Obrero (Alcantarilla, Murcia), a context marked by socio‑educational vulnerability and a significant presence of Roma families. The study examines how a collective creative process, specifically designed for a group of Roma mothers and their children, can foster participation, cultural recognition and community strengthening. The research adopts a qualitative case‑study approach, drawing on participant observation, visual production analysis and ethnographic field notes. Findings indicate that the artistic mediation process enabled the emergence of identity narratives, emotional expression and meaningful relational bonds among participants, while also promoting symbolic appropriation of the community space. At the same time, the study identifies cultural dynamics that shaped the forms and rhythms of engagement within the group. The article discusses the educational and social implications of artistic mediation in contexts of exclusion and offers insights for designing culturally responsive interventions in similar settings.
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