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Here's a resource that is much needed in our field! A book on Evaluating Accessibility in Museums. Speaking of which - if you are interested in accessibility in exhibit design, you should also check out OMSI's new Design Challenge Resource collection which includes a chapter on accessibility: https://lnkd.in/gM9Piw3c

At the suggestion of LinkedIn algorithms I am turning this comment into a post and coming out here about how much i am struggling to survive as an artist. I am on the hunt for a 3 day a week properly paid job - as an account manager / consultant / project manager - so i can actually breathe again - and finish my phd: I am seeking a corporate job (if anyone knows of one here please get in touch!). I'm poorer now than I was at 23. The university system used to offer support to artists as lecturers but that is also now a rare thing - most of us are runnning from uni to uni, teaching bits here and there, with no pay over the holidays. I literally don't see any way it is going to improve. Especially for artists (like me) who rarely sell object based works it feels increasingly impossible to scrape together even the basic living. My tax returns are utterly depressing. The paperwork you have to do for each tiny job is yet more unpaid labour. After 22 years of making and curating and teaching art you'd think I may have cracked it by now - but no. And then there are feelings of shame / failure alongside the stress of not knowing how to get through the month. There needs to be much much more transparency on what artists are being paid for things. Sharing events/exhibitions/workshops on Instagram (or here) looks like success. But if there were a fee included as part of that post's info we would see a different story. I did have one well paid gig last week. But everything else is piecemeal. It's utterly depresssing for the arts in this country and for all who benefit and enjoy it. Any leads on any jobs please get in touch! Based in London or Felixstowe/Suffolk or remote.

"In peacebuilding, the performing arts serve as embodied metaphors on multiple levels. Not only do they metaphorically speak into our inner lives creating spaces of imagination, but they also move us into experiencing and interacting with one another." Read more in this piece, "The Art of Peacebuilding in a Divided World" from Fuller Studio: https://buff.ly/4acUySy

Art at AURA AURA develops students in multiple ways. One of the ways we can clearly see this is through visual arts. Art is not just about creativity, but also developing skills in various media and learning the conventions of artistic expression. Learn more about art at AURA here: https://lnkd.in/gKfv_ajV

Exposure to art, culture, nature and heritage broadens children's horizons and encourages them to think outside of their immediate circumstances, but the number of students given the opportunity to pursue these interests to GCSE and A-level is dropping significantly year-on-year. Since 2010, participation in arts subjects at GCSE level has dropped by 47%. There are challenges for schools facilitating meaningful access, especially through trips and visitors into school (including financial, time constraints, low staffing levels). On a personal note, I would love to see schools risk assessing for school trips / visitors into school not just by looking at the potential risks of doing *a thing*, but at the potential (though often less immediate) risks of NOT doing it.

Check out this article featuring my work on Exception to the Rule with The Front Porch Arts Collective! https://lnkd.in/eMq7y72N

Self-Esteem Arts helps students to communicate and learn how to approach things differently using various arts forms all while building confidence.#ArtsInCT #AfterSchoolPrograms #confidencebuilding

When students are provided with an environment where they can confidently share their thoughts and emotions, their true potential becomes evident, and they can truly stand out. At R-MA, we recognize the significance of art in fostering personal development and self-discovery. That's why we provide a range of performing and fine arts classes for our students to delve into. 🎵🎨 Discover more about performing and visual arts at R-MA: https://hubs.li/Q023r_by0

If anything America and the World needs now, it is healing • Usually healing begins with an acknowledgement and apology of a action that has negatively impacted a person or group of people. • But how can a community truly heal in absence of changed behavior, attitude, or policies? • Healing through language doesn't always necessitate an apology. Instead, it embraces the strength of acknowledgment, understanding, and EMPATHY. It's about creating spaces where voices are heard and validated without the weight of unnecessary remorse. • Moreover, it entails using words that acknowledge pain, validate struggles, and offer genuine EMPATHY. It's about creating a safe environment where individuals feel heard, seen, and understood without the burden of expecting an apology for their feelings or experiences. • And sometimes saying, “I Apologize, please forgive me” can go a long way. •