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Becoming a member of IDEA means joining a vibrant, global community of educators, artists, and researchers who are passionate about drama/theatre and education. Membership offers meaningful opportunities for collaboration, learning, and advocacy across cultures and disciplines.

Global Network & Community

Become and IDEA member and you will:

• Connect with a worldwide network of professionals and organizations working in drama/theatre and education.
• Exchange knowledge, methods, and experiences with colleagues from every continent.
• Engage in cross-cultural dialogue that fosters ethical relationality, inclusivity, and solidarity.

Visibility & Professional Recognition

Become and IDEA member and you will:

• Promote your projects, events, and research through IDEA’s global platforms (IDEA quarterly newsletter, website and social media/for IDEA endorsed events).
• Gain international recognition by affiliating with a respected global association.
• Access opportunities to apply for IDEA endorsements for conferences, festivals, and projects.

Learning & Development

Become and IDEA member and you will:

• Participate in IDEA-organized conferences, congresses, and webinars that explore cutting-edge practices and theories, with discounts for IDEA members, or free access to online workshops webinars and events.
• Access IDEA’s archives, publications, and curated resources related to drama education, applied theatre, and pedagogy at the special, members only part of our website.
• Attend training programs, summer schools, and collaborative projects with a focus on critical pedagogy, postcolonial perspectives, and artistic activism.

Voice in Global Advocacy

Become and IDEA member and you will:

• Contribute to IDEA’s mission of advocating for drama/theatre education as a human right and transformative practice.
• Be part of initiatives promoting social justice, decolonization, sustainability, and empowerment through the arts.
• Vote in IDEA elections and shape the direction of the association by participating in General Councils and consultations.
• Have your voice be heard in shaping the global documents through WAAE and the collaboration of IDEA and UNESCO, and members surveys.

Project Support & Collaboration

Become and IDEA member and you will:

• Access opportunities for international collaboration and co-creation.
• Partner with IDEA on research, capacity-building, and outreach projects.
• Apply for IDEA support In the Solidarity fund to attend IDEA’s events.