by Rob Watson | May 6, 2024
Our discussion at the ArtWorks Alliance April Gathering in April focused on creative placemaking. We brought together practitioners and advocates of participatory arts from many different places and locations, so we could examine how creative activities can support...
by Rob Watson | Apr 2, 2024
The ArtWorks Alliance gathering on March 19th, 2024, was an engaging event that brought together participatory artists and practitioners to delve into the evolving landscape of participatory arts. Facilitated by Adrian Sinclair from Union Arts, the gathering centered...
by Rob Watson | Feb 4, 2024
Participatory arts empower individuals by placing them at the heart of the creative process, allowing them to act as co-creators in artistic endeavours. This engagement offers profound personal benefits, including enhanced self-expression, improved emotional and...
by Rob Watson | Dec 20, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of you for your support and dedication throughout the year. It’s been a positive year for ArtWorks Alliance and our community, marked by steady progress and meaningful engagement in...
by Rob Watson | Dec 3, 2023
https://artworksalliance.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Louise-Treharne-AWA-001-2023-12-03-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:25 — 42.8MB)Louise Bretland-Treharne grew up in a small village called Cribyn near Lampeter in Ceredigion....
by Rob Watson | Nov 27, 2023
Conversation about co-creative practices in participatory arts, encompasses diverse perspectives on equality and inclusivity. At the ArtWorks Alliance members gathering, held on November 15, 2023, we discussed the vital role of co-creation and co-production in...
by Rob Watson | Sep 26, 2023
https://artworksalliance.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ArtWorks-Alliance-Podcast-002-2023-09-26-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:23 — 37.0MB)Today’s conversation at the ArtWorks Alliance member’s online drop-in focussed...
by Rob Watson | Sep 18, 2023
Sara Jane Mason is a participative arts specialist, using mixed media arts practice for creating, learning and expression that is rooted in painting, drawing, and sculpture. Sarah-Jane is passionate about the importance of creativity for everyone, and places an...
by Rob Watson | Sep 12, 2023
https://artworksalliance.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ArtWorks-Alliance-Podcast-001-2023-09-12-Mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:56 — 30.2MB)In the first ArtWorks Alliance podcast, Jade Sturrock from Glasgow Can, Bill Taylor-Beales...
by Rob Watson | Jul 19, 2023
On the 6th July, we met online for our regular ArtWorks Alliance online member’s gathering. Facilitated by Sue Caudle, we discussed a number of issues, and this post is a summary of the key points that were made after conversations in break-out groups. One group...
by Rob Watson | May 23, 2023
The art world is bristling with opinions following Nicholas Hytner’s provocative suggestion for the establishment of an expert body to oversee arts funding in the UK, similar to Sport England. His call to action in The Guardian has ignited discussions among artists...
by Rob Watson | May 21, 2023
https://artworksalliance.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/above-the-rain-excerpt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:49 — 53.9MB)This is a test podcast with music: “Above the Rain (Excerpt)” by Alex Bainter which is licensed under CC...
by Rob Watson | May 1, 2023
I’ve asked ChatGPT why participatory arts are important for social development in the UK. The response was a fairly good summary: Participatory arts refer to art forms that actively involve people in the creative process, rather than just passive observation....