Signal Fires
In another time, I was asked by Fuel Theatre to write the introduction for a book called Signal Fires, collecting
How participation won, and why it matters
In another time, I was asked by Fuel Theatre to write the introduction for a book called Signal Fires, collecting
How do you judge a work of art? Even asking the question implies a series of judgements and beliefs. The
About five years ago, a group of musicians and academics set up an international research platform to foster understanding of the social
In my view community arts must still be regarded as an experiment—an experiment in ‘cultural democracy’ of great importance not
This is a quick post to let people know that Alison Jeffers’ and Gerri Moriarty’s book about the first 20
‘A Fun Palace is not a fete. It’s not about coming along and having a lovely time. It’s not audience
There are very few books about community art in Britain, despite its 50 year history. The key texts are: 1978, Artists
We’re here Choked by this #Somme100 commemoration. At a time when being British makes little sense, just beautiful. #wearehere Tweet
Rural touring is not a participatory art, but it is participatory culture. Why the distinction? Because in rural touring participation
David Cutler, the Director of the Baring Foundation (of which I’m a trustee) has been reflecting on the strength of