Kern Carter’s Post

THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION ARE ASKING:- Do you have an enthralling story to share with the world? Entries are open for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.   The prize is free to enter for anyone aged 18 and over living in a Commonwealth country. If you’re successful, your story could be published online and in print, and you could win £5,000. To be considered for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, you need to write and enter your story by 1 November 2024.   The prize is for everyone. Whether you’re an experienced storyteller or a novice, they say they want to hear from you. They accept stories written in 13 different languages or translated to English from any language. There are no restrictions on theme or genre-all they require is that you write and enter the best short story you are capable of.   If you have a powerful idea but don’t know how to bring it to life, they say they can help. Sign up to receive practical guidance on writing for the prize straight to your inbox, designed to help you turn your idea into a story you’re proud to share. https://lnkd.in/eH4W-ejg

The book I edited on Medieval and Early Modern England on the contemporary stage is now available as a paperback! The Past is decidedly Back on Stage: https://lnkd.in/dSgYbQY9

English abstract of my book "Qui sont les acteurs culturels ? Une typologie des situations stratégiques dans le champ culturel et créatif" The countless actors in the artistic, cultural and creative field are extraordinarily varied, not only by virtue of their offerings (visual arts, music, live performance, media, design, video games, museums, etc.), but also in terms of their size, funding, level of reputation, long term survival... The “Cultural and Creative Player” (acronym CP; in French, AC for “acteur culturel et créatif”) is a unit acting and offering intermediate or final goods or services. It can be an individual acting in his or her own name (artist, composer, writer, journalist…) or an organization in any legal form (public, private, for-profit or not-for-profit). The purpose of a general typology is to give both a global vision of a field and a classification of its component units. Seven types of CPs have thus been defined: Institutional, Recognized, Fragile, Independent, Specialist, Financialized and Conglomerate. The methodology is based on qualitative observations of 193 CPs operating in 20 European countries (including American CPs active there). However, by reasoning in terms of trajectories (i.e. CPs that shift from one type to another), it gives a dynamic vision of the cultural and creative field.

Book Recommendation: There are moments, while perusing the pages of history, that one feels the unspeakable pain endured by those who are caught in the tumult of war. In the hearts of countless innocent souls, the scars of conflict run deep, even though they bear no direct hand in the strife. Yet, it is they who suffer, embodying the anguish and trials thrust upon them by forces beyond their control. I have often reflected on the finite nature of human life. How much of our time, instead of being spent in peace and growth, is consumed by trials and tribulations, which bring nothing but suffering? In these pages, I was moved by the work, 'The Pianist of Yarmouk,' which narrates the tale of a man amidst the ruins, finding solace and expression in music, even as chaos reigns around him. It speaks of the strength of the human spirit, that even in the depths of despair, one finds a way to rise above the ashes. The author shares the poignant story of that widely-circulated photograph—of a man in a shirt, playing his piano amidst the rubble. Yet, as is often the case, a photograph can capture a moment but not the depth of the experience. What happened before and what followed after, lies beyond the frame, in a world of indescribable pain and yet, in that very moment, a flicker of hope. To read my full review and personal thoughts on this moving tale, you may visit the web-link:

Language is political, subjective and evolves over time, so when silence AND speaking out can both be interpreted as violence, it might feel like arts boards and organisations simply cannot win. We need to choose our words with care. Read more in Overland literary journal (link in bio or https://lnkd.in/gGdX3Ypf). #Governance #ArtsGovernance #Boards #ArtsBoards #RethinkingArtsGovernance #TheArtOfGovernance #KateLarsen

Weave a tale where Severus Snape redeems himself by denouncing the Dark Arts. Click the link to explore this writing prompt further → https://lnkd.in/gCp_am3d #WritingPrompt #WritingPrompts #DraftSparks

Arts orgs and boards need to have the hard conversations, and make safe spaces to talk about issues, values and the impact of our organisations’ actions or silence. Read more in Overland literary journal (link in bio or https://lnkd.in/gGdX3Ypf). #Governance #ArtsGovernance #Boards #ArtsBoards #RethinkingArtsGovernance #TheArtOfGovernance #KateLarsen

Intriguing new research article out, developing the methodology, exploring the power of song and songwriting as a collaborative, human endeavour. It's a strong methodological piece that can also inspire research in other practice based domaines

Lessons in Diplomacy: How to cope with ups and downs - My new short video https://lnkd.in/e2SQrYy5 #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #booktok

My new “Lessons in Diplomacy” video: “Seize the Moment!”