Resources

Information sent out to people prior to engagement. The Belgrade Theatre, 2020.

A virtual residency between Arlene Goldbard and Francois Matarasso discussing the possible future for community arts. This link is to a recording of a zoom conversation on the topic. 2020

Annual conference for socially engaged practitioners, this year focussing on creativity and organising in response to Covid-19. Four afternoons of curated presentations and provocations all available to watch at your leisure. Heart of Glass, 2020

A DIY collection sharing reflections, research activities and methods that have emerged during Covid-19. Sections include: Narrating & Documenting, Creative Processes & Arts Practices, Social Engagement & Activism, Collaboration, Live to Digital, Tools & Processes, Reflections & Commentaries. Compiled by Vida Midgelow, 2020.

A digital list based on an original produced in the US with lots of support and resources freelance artsits can access. Updated regularly. Open Source, 2020.

Part tool-kit, part think piece this publication puts the artist at the heart of imagining and activating a better future to come out of this crisis.  Originating in the US but with relevance for practitioners globally. The Center for Cultural Power, 2020.

A series of direct quotes distilled from research with 200 freelancers working across the Creative Industries in the UK reflecting on some of the challenges facing us and dreams for the future: 'a snapshot of this time'.  Louise Blackwell, 2020.

A Googledrive Open Source document containing games and exercises of use during social distancing.  Curated by Company Three, 2020.

Adrian Jackson in conversation with international Theatre of the Oppressed pioneers discussing their work and their response to the current moment. Cardboard Citizens, 2020.