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Exploring Hyperlocal Socially Engaged Arts Practices in Response to Covid19 in England

Posted on July 7, 2024 by alison jeffers

The project “19 in 20” documented hyperlocal socially engaged arts practices in England responding to Covid-19, aiming to share good practice and discuss the impact. The research used participatory methods to create a resource for artists, community groups, and scholars. Feedback underscores the value of flexible, inclusive approaches in arts and the enduring impact of human connection. Continue reading →

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Clothing Waste and Sustainable Fashion: A Look at Fast Fashion’s Impact

Posted on June 24, 2024 by alison jeffers

Summary:
The author’s lifelong love for clothing is intertwined with personal and societal reflections on clothing consumption, disposal, and impact. The 2023 British Textile Biennial highlighted the global journey of discarded Western clothing to African markets, prompting the author to reconsider the significance and ethics of their clothing habits. “Fast Fast Slow,” a performance art piece, emphasized the value of slower, more mindful clothing practices and the potential for collaborative, sustainable approaches to fashion worldwide. Continue reading →

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Relieved of duty

Posted on September 30, 2018 by alison jeffers

Francois Matarasso speaks so eloquently about looking back at over 40 decades of community arts. Well worth a read.

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The ‘Cultural Democracy’ Conference: Reflections

Posted on April 10, 2018 by gerrimoriarty1virginmediacom

I am inspired, just as I was over thirty years ago, when Cathy Mackerras, co-founder of Telford Community Arts and speaker on the first panel of the day, produces their membership card from 1986. ‘Contributing towards the development of a … Continue reading →

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First review

Posted on February 6, 2018 by alison jeffers

Thank you to Stephen Pritchard and ArtWorks Alliance for the first review of the book. “Culture, Democracy and the Right to Make Art is an essential read for artists, arts professionals, academics and anyone else interested in better understanding the legacy … Continue reading →

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In memory of Mic Smith

Posted on January 11, 2018 by gerrimoriarty1virginmediacom

I am very sorry to tell readers of this blog of the death of my friend and former colleague Mic Smith, on 6th January 2018. Mic was a founder member of Community Arts Workshop (now CAN, Community Arts North West) … Continue reading →

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Community Arts Illustrated

Posted on March 14, 2017 by gerrimoriarty1virginmediacom

An important feature of Culture, Democracy and the Right to Make Art (http://bloomsbury.com/uk/culture-democracy-and-the-right-to-make-art-9781474258357/) is the wonderful set of illustrations created for the book by Jennifer Williams, founder of the Centre for Creative Communities. The final chapter describes how Jennifer worked … Continue reading →

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Good News for 2017

Posted on January 7, 2017 by gerrimoriarty1virginmediacom

  Happy New Year!  And we can start it off with some good news! ‘Culture, Democracy and the Right to Make Art’, a book about the British Community Arts Movement, co-edited by Alison Jeffers and Gerri Moriarty has now been … Continue reading →

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Live Well:Make Art

Posted on August 30, 2016 by alison jeffers

A group of health professionals, arts activists, academics and cultural producers in Greater Manchester have been discussing links between arts and health and whether connections between the two can be explored though the idea of social movements. Alan Higgins, the … Continue reading →

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Fighting Talk -the story of the Craigmillar Film Society

Posted on April 8, 2016 by gerrimoriarty

There are days when even the most enthusiastic arts activist can feel uninspired. If you’re having one of those days – even if you’re not having one of those days – I’d recommend spending 15 minutes watching this great film … Continue reading →

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