The Spring In Isolation
“This bit of creativity in our own little family and the kindness shown to us because of it, has rather saved us through this period” – a blog by Lorna Rees, Gobbledegook Theatre
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Updates
Blogs from artists, participants and art centres written during the project, which give insight into the highs and lows of individual Here and Now projects.
Covid-19 and Here and Now
Following updated government guidelines, we have taken the decision to extend the Here and Now project beyond 2020, to allow some venues to pause their activity now if they need to.
An Interview with Roxana Vilk, the Artist Collecting Lullabies in Bristol
“One night, after singing an Iranian song to send my son to sleep, I was looking out of my window and imagining how many others might be singing songs in different languages.”
A Question For the People of Deptford: Nigel Barrett, Louise Mari, and the Albany
The story of the process of creating the Albany’s Here and Now project, led by artists Louise Mari and Nigel Barrett
The Guggenheim effect is all very well – but every city needs culture
“To create a real sense of place, people must be able to look at gallery walls and see themselves.”
Asking People What They Want: Artist Consultation at the Gulbenkian in Kent
Artists Jade Spranklen and Siobhan Hogan held a consultation session with young people at their local Neighbourhood Centre to start preparations for their interactive online space which will showcase people’s hidden artistic talents.
Local arts centres’ role in English cultural identity to be championed in nationwide celebration
Annabel Turpin says Here and Now will strive to represent the whole of England – read more in this article from The Stage
For our communities to have hope, they need a voice beyond politics
“In the aftermath of the general election, one story has been told again and again: towns across the UK – and particularly in the midlands and north – had been neglected and overlooked by a London-focused culture that simply did not listen to what was happening beyond its line of sight…”
£40,000 Opportunity for Artists!
Want to play a crucial role in Here and Now? Got an idea for an exciting national project? Watch this video to find out more.
Future Arts Centres Awarded £750K For National Lottery 25th Anniversary Project
Future Arts Centres (FAC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded £750,000 by Arts Council England to deliver a national artistic response to celebrate the 25th birthday of The National Lottery in the UK.