Friday Selection Box: 22nd October 2021

These Things Matter Workshops

Three workshops sessions available.

These Things Matter is a project partnership between Museum of Colour (MoC), the Bodleian Libraries and Fusion Arts. The aim is to build a small exhibition through a collaborative process. We want to investigate the ideas and relationships that maintained systems of empire and slavery.

People, Place, Power (CPP conference) 2021

Bookings are also open for the CPP annual conference.

The conference will bring together leading voices from within and beyond the arts sector, as well as participants, artists and Creative People and Places teams.

Creating compassionate NHS organisations

OK, I know the focus is on the NHS but there are some more general points here that I think there are still useful for other sectors. The Schwartz rounds mentioned at the foot of the article are an interesting approach and it’s something I want to look at in more depth. Ken Schwartz highlights the importance of simple acts of kindness and that is something I can definitely relate to through my recent experiences.

Why are women blamed for everything? Exposing the Culture of Victim Blaming

Written last year and sadly, even more relevant today.  A challenging read but important that these discussions are being aired. Horrendous to read about the torrent of abuse Dr. Jessica Taylor received when the book was launched.

Cockpit unveils plans to develop its Deptford Studios

Great news about the Cockpit Arts development, look forward to seeing the new spaces.

Situated within the Deptford and New Cross Creative Enterprise Zone the remodelled building will create new, affordable studio space and shared equipment hubs, accommodating an additional 21 businesses and supporting 26 jobs. It will also enable Cockpit to extend its award-winning business incubation programmes in Lewisham to 130 creative businesses.

Wellcome Photography Prize 2021

Always a fascinating selection.

From Covid-19 to depression to climate-driven malnutrition, finding ways to protect your health is our purpose. But we also want to change the way people think about health around the world and to inspire new action. That’s why the Wellcome Photography Prize celebrates remarkable visual stories that bring these issues to life.