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Illuminate Oldham. Photo by Alan Hodgson

Research digest: Understanding Cultural Vitality

This research digest draws together research and practice on how to support the cultural vitality of places. Understanding place from the perspective of cultural vitality helps foreground the importance of connectivity across many aspects of community life.

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Opera North's As You Are in the County Arcade, Leeds 2023. Photo: Justin Slee.
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UK Cities and Capitals of Culture evaluation reports: a quick guide

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

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We Gather Exhibition at the Crafts Council Gallery, 2021. Vessels sculpture by Francisca Onumah. Photo by Ben Deakin.
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How to … amplify diverse voices in research and evaluation

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