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SUMMARY:Art\, Change and ‘Public Good’: OPEN SPACE
DESCRIPTION:Calling question:  \nWhat ‘good’ can participatory or socially engaged arts do in partnership with public and government agencies? \nAbout this event: \n“Culture is not just about the provision of goods and services to the sovereign consumer but a crucial aspect of citizenship and the empowerment required for the flourishing of human capabilities\, of spiritual freedom” \nJustin O’Connor\, Culture is not an industry: Reclaiming art and culture for the common good \nThe power of the arts\, culture and creativity is undeniable. Engagement with participatory\, community and socially engaged arts is a transformative experience for many. \nAiming for change\, this work often includes partnerships with public and government agencies such as hospitals\, social care settings\, the prison and probation system\, and in education.  \nYet\, these settings have been hit hard under austerity\, leading to cuts to provision\, staffing shortages and weakened infrastructure. Inequality is also rife across these contexts and perpetuated by unfair policies which leave the most vulnerable worse off.  \nThis event will reflect on what is possible in these contexts. \nSpeakers \nthe vacuum cleaner: UK based artist and activist who makes candid\, provocative and playful work \nAshleigh Nugent: writer\, performer\, therapist and director at RiseUp CIO \nIsabelle Kirkham: Care Experienced Activist/Campaigner\, Co-Founder & Co-Lead of The Care Experienced Movement \n_ _ _ \nThis open space event is part of Collective Encounters’ Radical Retrospectives Festival\, celebrating 21 years since the founding of the company.  \nRadical Retrospectives aims to look back over more than histories that are meaningful for our communities and imagine the future of theatre for social change in Liverpool City Region and beyond. \nEvent Format: Open Spaces are participant-led events where the agenda and discussion are driven by those in the room. At the beginning of the event guest speakers will introduce some key ideas\, principles and practices behind the theme and offer provocations for discussion. Together we set the agenda and you will be able to move freely between conversations. \nTicket Cost: £5.00 \nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk \nAccess: \nThis event will take place in the Black-E which has step free access to the main entrance and an accessible lift to all levels. For more information see the Black-E accessibility statement: https://www.theblack-e.org/the-black-e-facilities/the-black-e-accessibility/ \nIf you require BSL interpretation\, please get in touch no later than two weeks before the event. If you have any other access requirements please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk \nBOOK NOW
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/art-change-and-public-good-open-space/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Featured,Radical Retrospectives
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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Diasporic strand of Radical Retrospectives \nFrom 26 September 2025\, Collective Encounters will present an exhibition of previously unseen creative material produced in our Black Maternal Health project at the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre. Visit Monday – Friday\, 10am – 5pm. \nThis powerful installation revisits and reflects on themes of migration through the lens of Black maternal health. Created in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University\, the work draws a striking connection between historical research into enslaved midwives in the 19th century and the stark\, ongoing disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity rates between Black women and women of other racial and ethnic groups today. \nThe exhibition also features our ‘Hey Mama’ leaflet\, designed by Black women\, for Black women on maternity wards\, offering peer-informed guidance and support. Visitors will have the opportunity to sign up to join our Black Maternal Health Group\, which meets to discuss\, plan and lead future initiatives and interventions. \nHonouring our Ancestors: family friendly drop in event \nOn Monday 27 October\, 11am – 2pm\, we will be hosting a family friendly drop in event alongside the installation\, led by local Black mothers. This will include an exclusive opportunity to see the original Shrine to Granny Marie\, on loan from the International Slavery Museum. \nInteractive creative activities will invite everyone to celebrate the achievements of their ancestors and to reflect on the legacies\, strengths and qualities passed down to future generations. \nYou are invited to bring images\, memories\, stories or poems about any ancestors that you or your family would like to acknowledge. \nThere is no need to book for this event\, just turn up any time between 11am and 2pm. If you have any access requirements or want to ask any questions in advance\, please email admin@collective-encounters.org.uk
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/black-maternal-health-exhibition/
LOCATION:Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre\, 4 Princes Rd\, Liverpool\, L8 1TH
CATEGORIES:Radical Retrospectives,Shows and Events
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