Cultural participation

Cultural participation

Performer in yellow top and denim shorts at an outdoor performance at night. They are reaching out, passing something to an audience member.
Derby Festé 2023
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Research Digest: Lifelong Cultural Engagement

A performance group called "Without Walls" performs “Belly of the Whale”. They are stood on top of a seesaw-like sculpture in front of Wakefield Cathedral at Wakefield Council’s Seaside in the City.
Wakefield Council (Photo by Andy Hardwick))
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My essential reads: Artists’ livelihoods

An ensemble of violinists, guitarists, percussionists and guitarists perform on stage at Bridgewater Hall in front of a concert audience. They are backed by yellow and white lighting.
The Oracle at Bridgewater Hall. Photo by Gaelle Beri
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How to … create intimate and intense ‘classical music’ experiences

Part of a large circle of people, of all ages stood together holding hands.
Circle of Trout. Photo © Anthony Schrag
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Research digest: The role of the artist in society

Close up image of Clare's Stitch Journal, squares of fabric with different stitched designs together
Stitch Journal. Clare Danek, 2020
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My essential reads: pleasure, play and connection in everyday creativity

Two people drawing together at a table. You can see their hands, holding pens. On the table there is a large sheet of paper with writing, a pencil case and a cup of coffee
Skippko Arts Team. Photo by Nicki Taylor
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Research digest: Everyday creativity

Research digest: Older people - culture, community, connection
Yorkshire Dance. Dance On. Photo by Sara Teresa
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Research digest: Older people – culture, community, connection