Over past year or two, I’ve had a series of conversations with people about books they’ve been working on. Some … More
Category: Intentions
Another Standard: How to judge community art
How do you judge a work of art? Even asking the question implies a series of judgements and beliefs. The … More
The difference between a professional and a non-professional artist – Part 3
In the previous post, I outlined a range of resources that professional artists can draw on in their work, including … More
The difference between a professional and a non-professional artist – Part 2
What does ‘professional’ mean? Like many words, professional has changed its meaning over the course of history, adapting itself to society’s evolving … More
Better together
Last night I sat in a Dublin B&B for watching a performance unfold in Leeds Playhouse through a laptop screen. It was … More
Still thinking about co-creation
In March, I posted a question on Twitter about co-creation. What do artists mean by ‘co-creation’? I’m writing about the … More
Using digital technology in co-creation workshops
The clue’s in the name: participatory art happens when people get to participate. The closure of cinemas, theatres and music … More
‘What I’ve Been Looking For’
The Musicals Choir was started by Cristina Colomer, director of the Escola de Músics in Raval, for young people experiencing … More
Leaning in to the uncertainty
The pandemic has caused all sorts of trouble to the Traction project, as it has to everything and everyone, everywhere. … More
A Culture of Possibility #2: The community murals of Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez
Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez live in Vermillion, South Dakota, a small city of about 10,000 people in the American Mid-West. Both women came … More
François Matarasso 