Clore/Paul Hamlyn Leadership Opportunity in Arts Participation
An invitation to apply for a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Fellowship in Arts Participation and Engagement ‘The impetus that the Fellowship has given me, both professionally and on a personal level is incredible. This time for recharging, reflecting and learning has brought first and foremost a total change of perspective. The discovery that “knowing thyself” is [...]
Volunteer with world renowned Royal De Luxe
Culture Liverpool have announced the following opportunity: In April, the world’s greatest street theatre company, Royal De Luxe, will bring their Little Girl Giant to Liverpool in one of the UK’s most spectacular events. In commemoration of the centenary of the sinking of RMS Titanic, Sea Odyssey is a magical tale of love, loss and [...]
Filmmaker/ Project Worker at First Take
An exciting opportunity for a Filmmaker/Project Worker to work within the communities of Liverpool, primarily with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community on an oral history feature documentary and online resource project. First Take, an award-winning filmmaking organisation based in Liverpool, requires a filmmaker with extensive experience of working within diverse communities. Editing skills [...]
A sad week
We’re very sorry to bring the sad news that John McGuirk has passed away. John was one of our very first participants and a vocal supporter of Collective Encounters. He’s pictured here receiving an Open College Network certification for participation in our first project Living Place, from Artistic Director Sarah Thornton. John saw Collective Encounters’ [...]
Sad loss of valued member
Everyone at Collective Encounters was very sorry to hear the sad news that one of our long-term participants died recently. Alistair Campbell is pictured above (far left) with Liam Tobin, Denise Kennedy, Emma Folan and Andy Frizzell. Alistair was a core member of the Kabin Krew a small company of actors with experience of homelessness. [...]
In Our Times call out
We’ve just put a call out for people to get involved with In Our Times, our latest project which will explore contemporary poverty and inequality through a 5-part animated song cycle. You can find out more and about how to get involved here. We’re going to use this blog to keep you posted about how [...]
Community Play Project seeks a Creative Researcher
For over 100 years the Cottage Homes have been a fascinating Fazakerley landmark. The 26 cottages and associated buildings have been a treasure trove of lives and stories, with deep roots into the local community both past and present. Built to provide a home for over 700 orphans and pauper children, the buildings have subsequently [...]
New research pages
Have a look at the new Research Lab pages sharing podcasts, papers and provocations. Podcasts include David Clegg and Karen Hayes speaking about arts and dementia and reading some of their wonderful work; and Artsitic Director Sarah Thornton challenging the arts community to put up or shut up with regards engaging communities. Papers include some [...]
Political Theatre: Looking back to move forward
It’s been a really interesting few weeks research wise. I’ve had the chance (for the first time in years) to revisit a lot of the reading that first inspired me and to think again in a focussed way about why I make the work I make and why I set up Collective Encounters in the [...]
LCC Recruitment Event
Liverpool City Council are offering opportunities to local business to showcase their companies and vacancies at the Big Recruitment Event, which will be taking place at the Echo Arena in February. The event is free for businesses and promises to attract over 10,000 16-24 year olds. There are 400 free exhibition spaces up for grabs. [...]
