As part of their Bank Job project in Walthamstow, Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn have printed ‘money’ and bonds as a way to write off personal debt in the community. Artist Alistair Gentry, who has been involved in the initiative, talks to them as they prepare for a symbolic ‘Big Bang’ event in the City.
As part of the Super Slow Way programme in Lancashire, Los Angeles-based artist Suzanne Lacy is bringing the local community together through Sufi chanting, shape-note singing and a banquet for 500 people. Bob Dickinson finds out more.
Situated on a rubble-strewn plot opposite Glasgow’s Tramway, Pollokshields Playhouse is opening its gates for film screenings in a shipping container, storytelling and soup made over an open fire. Richard Taylor visits the Albert Drive site to hear more about this community project.
Arts Council England has awarded six Creative People and Places projects over £5 million between them to build on the successes of their community-embedded arts programmes.
Two events in Manchester and Blackpool will feature art, craft, live performance and music, plus special commissions from artists.
