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Tag: Arlene Goldbard

Art with the experience of age

In the new episode of ‘A Culture of Possibility’, Arlene and I spoke with two old friends, David Slater and … More

Arlene Goldbard, Arts and older people, Community theatre, Entelechy Arts

Some thoughts on podcasting

In January, I began an experiment in podcasting, following an invitation from Owen Kelly and Sophie Hope, who host an … More

A Culture of Possibility, Arlene Goldbard, Community art, Podcast

A culture of possibility

Hope is a contraband Given how things are right now, it feels a bit uncomfortable (and late) to wish readers … More

Arlene Goldbard, Podcast

5. Practicing ethics

Welcome to Arlene Goldbard’s virtual residency on ‘A Restless Art’, in which she shares her ideas about the values and … More

Arlene Goldbard, Community art, ethics

4. Spotting ethical challenges

Welcome to Arlene Goldbard’s virtual residency on ‘A Restless Art’, in which she shares her ideas about the values and … More

Arlene Goldbard, Community art, ethics

3. What are your values and commitments?

Welcome to Arlene Goldbard’s virtual residency on ‘A Restless Art’, in which she shares her ideas about the values and … More

Arlene Goldbard, Community art, ethics

2. Self-knowledge: who are you and what do you want?

Welcome to Arlene Goldbard’s virtual residency on ‘A Restless Art’, in which she shares her ideas about the values and … More

Arlene Goldbard, Community art, ethics

1. Values and Ethics of Participatory Arts Practice

Welcome to Arlene Goldbard’s virtual residency on ‘A Restless Art’, in which she will share her thinking about the values … More

Arlene Goldbard, Community art, ethics

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