The second element. Also known as, the medium(ish) sized one, and the yellow one, as the exterior colour and interior colour effect is yellow. A slightly more complex element than the first as there is a triangular aperture in one […]
Detailed academic report demonstrating empirical research and methodology used to research the notion of the artist as leader. Provides the evidential background to the “Leading through Practice” papers.
A review of research and literature to inform the Arts Council’s 10 year strategic framework.
Commissioned by ACE, the Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy researched how well the Grants for the Arts programme was meeting its stated objectives in 2010.
Executive summary of Work Foundation two year qualitiative study on exceptional leadership.
Guide for public and private funders to support best practice in collaborative working amongst creative practitioners and organisations.
Thoughtful nuanced paper discussing the under-capitalisation of medium-sized arts and cultural organisations, and the “radical” changes required to address this situation.
Put together by MMM, provides case stories to illustrate a range of non-grant financial mechanisms that can be used by creative practitioners and organisations.
Impacts 08 was a joint research initiative of the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, which from 2005-2010 evaluated the social, cultural, economic and environmental effects of Liverpool’s hosting the European Capital of Culture title in 2008.
In a series of essays, Born Creative brings together the experiences of creative practices in early years education. Intended to show the importance of cultures, environments and networks in the enrichment of early years learning.
Joint Demos and CASE (Culture and Sport Evidence Programme) fellowship essay examining evidence in relation to public participation in culture and sport. Addresses the question: why should the state get involved in culture, and if it should, how?
Findings from a major longitudinal study undertaken between 2008 and 2010 of the early career patterns of more than 3,500 graduates in practice-based art, design, crafts and media subjects, qualifying in 2002, 2003 and 2004 from 26 UK higher education institutions.
Explores the barriers preventing greater equality of access to the creative and cultural sector.
Just finished another artistic ritual creating a dreamy self-portrait. My last creative act of the decade. Like most people, I like to take the opportunity to look back over the last year on New Year’s Eve; but I also find […]
Had my end of year tutorial before we broke up for the xmas holidays. My pathways choice is Fine Art. I figure it gives me all the freedom of exploring all the other genres of art too. Discussions centred around […]
There is something about my recent work which I feel is finally tapping into many of the things that make me tick and which I am “allowing” into the work. My Chinese background on my mother’s side, my experience of […]
The preliminary round of David v Goliath is on Tues 5th. Rang the mediator yesterday who seems a nice chap and I felt comfortable speaking to him. He explained the format. I asked him if he knew the solicitor on […]
Toady had to be the day to start this blog and really begin work on the project. Although at this stage there is still a lot of planning to do. The project however has a definite start and end so […]
This latest painting continues the abstract direction, but with a figurative reference. to a chaffinch that I found by the side of the road. I have used some of its soft pink-greys in the marks. The Triptych of earlier has […]
One project, 12 challenges, 12 months.
I finally finished the floor design , mapping and packing up of all 900 gifts last night at midnight…it took a lot longer and a lot more excruciating patience than i had planned for… i am too exhausted to write […]
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