Creativity in a restricted regime: a guide for prison staff
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance has produced a great short guide which also reminded me that lockdown means quite different things if you are in prison.
Funding participatory work in the US and UK
A thought provoking blog by Arlene Goldbard drawing on her podcast with Francois Matarasso: A Culture of Possibility
‘If you go to the opera, a ballet performance, a museum,” I added, “you’re not expected to show that you’ve become a better citizen, you’ve changed in these ways, you’re more functional, you can do your work better or whatever it is as a result of having that experience. ‘
Consumer Sentiment Survey – PwC
As many venues are planning to re-open some positive news about customer intentions.
The retail and hospitality sectors may finally have the good news they have been waiting for: people have disposable income and are ready to spend. This time, on the fun and frivolous categories that were so hard hit last year, such as eating out, going out and fashion
Design for dialogue: Valuing doubt in an age of conviction
A powerful paper on the potential of profound dialogue and deep listening.
Preparing the ground by learning to listen creatively to dialogic encounters should lead us to rethink not just why we got here, but to imagine something finer. How might a genuine dialogue look, feel and sound for you?
Deep Listening
I was introduced to Pauline Oliveros by the fabulous Lou Barnell. If you are interested in the power of listening do look at and listen to her work. Her ‘Deep Listening’ Album with Stuart dempster and Panaiotis seems perfect for the times we are in.
Listening is directing attention to what is heard, gathering meaning, interpreting and deciding on action.
The Woman who fell in love with an Island
Oh my, what’s not to love! Advance notice of a wonderful project. Tove is one of my all-time favourite activists.
A unique collaboration between London Wildlife Trust’s Walthamstow Wetlands and The William Morris Gallery, bringing the magic of Tove Jansson’s island to the Walthamstow Wetlands in London.