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Anita Holford @anitaholford.bsky.social · Jun 12

[PODCAST 46] Do the arts, culture and music have a framing problem? In this short (17 minute) episode of my 'Music for Education & Wellbeing' podcast I’m talking with … myself!

I thought I’d do something different to mark the launch of my new website.

Listen using your favourite podcast app.

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ArtWorks Alliance @artworksalliance.uk · May 20

How do we ensure public arts funding supports not only institutions that attract private investment, but also grassroots, freelance-led creativity? The “Crowding In” model needs grounding in local, social, and regenerative cultural economies. Who’s funding the foundation?

Rebalancing the Arts Economy — Beyond Crowding In, Towards Foundational Culture

A recent report commissioned by Arts Council England, Leading the Crowd: A report on the role of public investment in Crowding In, offers compelling evidence that public investment in arts and culture remains essential. It documents how institutions such as the National Theatre, Southbank Centre, and English National Opera have used public grants as leverage to secure significant additional income from private sources.

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Arts Connection - Cyswllt Celf @artsconnection.bsky.social · May 14

✨📣 Artist Wanted | Yn Eisiau Artist!📣 ✨

🐲 Rhiwhiriaeth Community Mural | Murlun Cymunedol Rhiwhiriaeth

We are looking for an artist to work with children and young people from the local area to create a mural during the summer holidays.

📢 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 & 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 👉 artsconnection.org.uk/jobs/

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Soundart Radio @soundartradio.bsky.social · May 14

Loads to do on Friday! Chemistry in the morning ⚗️, Disco Opera in the evening! 🪩 What could possibly go wrong! info here - mailchi.mp/soundartradi...

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Anita Holford @anitaholford.bsky.social · May 15

Being exposed to inspiring people, ideas and practices outside of the usual areas I work in.

#startsomethinggood

Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · May 15

A vibrant start to Social Value: All in it Together!

Great ideas already flowing—social value isn’t a “nice to have,” it’s essential for fairer communities & an inclusive economy 🌍

Grateful to all sharing their insight—let’s keep the conversation going!
#StartSomethingGood

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Arts Connection - Cyswllt Celf @artsconnection.bsky.social · May 19

🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...

Petition: Make the arts part of UK National Renewal | Campaign for the Arts

The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.

www.campaignforthearts.org

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ArtWorks Alliance @artworksalliance.uk · May 20

ArtWorks Alliance is an independent voice for participatory and community arts, built on the support of our members. Sign-up to our newsletter for updates artworksalliance.uk/newsletter-s...

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ArtWorks Alliance @artworksalliance.uk · May 19

We are a growing community of practice, come and share your insights and experiences...

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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · May 8

🚨 What if the BBC *actually* belonged to the British public?

Our new proposal says it can — and should.

We can convert the BBC into something called a public service mutual — owned & governed by you.

🧵Here’s how.

🖊️ Dan Hind, Tom Mills and Tom Chivers

www.common-wealth.org/publications...

Our Mutual Friend: The BBC in the Digital Age | Briefing | Common Wealth

The upcoming BBC Charter Review is an opportunity to transform the BBC into a public service mutual, founded on a genuinely democratic relationship with the public.

www.common-wealth.org

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Anita Holford @anitaholford.bsky.social · May 7

🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...

Petition: Make the arts part of UK National Renewal | Campaign for the Arts

The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.

www.campaignforthearts.org

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Radio Lear @radiolear.uk · May 9

When all that is solid melts into air, what remains? Can a DJ set in a gallery become a ritual for reflecting on the fragility of meaning itself? Are we ready to listen when ideas dissolve as quickly as they appear? radiolear.uk/distraction-...

Distraction Therapy – On Impermanence, Power and the Metamodern Moment – Radio Lear

There are moments in Shakespeare when the illusion of theatre dissolves and something deeper stirs—something that reminds us of our own impermanence, the fragil

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Radio Lear @radiolear.uk · May 9

Can Shakespeare’s “seven ages” be reimagined as a spiral rather than a straight line? What if growth isn’t about stages passed, but meanings returned to and reinterpreted? Are we ready to hear life’s roles not as fate, but as fluid invitations? radiolear.uk/distraction-...

Distraction Therapy – Recursive Thresholds – Radio Lear

Why are we’re drawn to Shakespeare’s “Seven Ages of Man”? Surely not simply for the elegance of its verse? Perhaps for the deeper psychological and symbolic que

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ArtWorks Alliance @artworksalliance.uk · May 9

Are we reaching 'make-or-break' for community and participatory arts in the UK?

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Soundart Radio @soundartradio.bsky.social · Apr 30

New show debuting at 2pm. soundartradio.org/listen Tadpoles... soundartradio.org.uk/programmes/t...

Tadpoles : Born from decades of obsessive digging, Tadpoles' dives into a meticulously curated archive of over a hundred hours of eclectic sonic masterpieces...

Born from decades of obsessive digging, Tadpoles' dives into a meticulously curated archive of over a hundred hours of eclectic sonic masterpieces from the 60's and 70's.

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Sally Lewis @sallyel.bsky.social · May 1

Survey from on online criticism @thespacearts.bsky.social www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCGMail

Tackling Online Harms - Cultural Sector Survey

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Arts Connection - Cyswllt Celf @artsconnection.bsky.social · May 2

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All those who follow these steps will be entered into the draw!
Winner announced – 9th May!

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#Music #Festival #Llanfyllin #Powys

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Arts Connection - Cyswllt Celf @artsconnection.bsky.social · May 2

✨📣 Artist Wanted | Yn Eisiau Artist!📣 ✨

🐲 Creating Well | Creu Lles - Welshpool | Y Trallwng
We are looking for an artist to deliver arts workshops for renal patients undergoing dialysis

👉 artsconnection.org.uk/jobs/

#ArtistOpportunities

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Soundart Radio @soundartradio.bsky.social · May 3

Good Morning #DawnChorusDay #Reveil2025 Round the world with the break of dawn from multiple streamers and the devoted organisational skills of the soundtent.org crew. Tune in locally, 102.5 FM or online soundartradio.org/listen

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Sally Lewis @sallyel.bsky.social · May 3

Event today #Kingston today to launch #Kingston2025 #AthelstanAmongUs inc. great street performance 2.30 featuring #TraceworksDance my collaborator! @athelstanmuseum.bsky.social #Heritage #Dance #Families

Kingston 2025 Launch — Traceworks Dance

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ArtWorks Alliance @artworksalliance.uk · May 7

We need your support - we are entirely funded by our members, which ensures our independent voice. Every contribution makes a difference artworksalliance.uk/joinonline/

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Creative Lives @creativelivescl.bsky.social · Apr 30

At the heart of Creative Lives' work is the belief that everyone can have fun being creative. So hats off to Zest Tone Deaf Choir in Bristol, who welcome "people who think they can’t sing but want to do it anyway!" Read all about them in this BBC interview: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Arts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · Apr 30

New event: Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice from Centre for Cultural Value. A free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation.

Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice

A free-to-access online course to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation. Developed by the Centre for Cultural Value with the University of Leeds, learners...

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · Apr 30

There is much work still to do: @orianbrook.bsky.social, @markrt.bsky.social & @drdaveobrien.bsky.social's new version of ‘Culture Is Bad For You’ lays bare persistent inequalities in the arts, particularly through social class but also at its intersection with gender and ethnicity

Manchester University Press - Culture is bad for you

Culture is bad for you - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Culture is bad for you by Orian Brook

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social · Apr 30

Walking and talking meetings are great. A joy to walk part of a national trail (Thames Path Richmond to Kew Bridge) this morning & catch with Polly @nationaltrailsuk.bsky.social

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Centre for Thriving Places @thrivingplaces.bsky.social · May 1

Great opportunity for social clubs in England, Scotland and Wales!

Centre for Thriving Places @thrivingplaces.bsky.social · Apr 30

Are you part of a social club looking to secure a thriving future? Join one of the free webinars offered by @cooperativesuk.bsky.social in June, to explore how social clubs are revitalising their local spaces, and learn more about free business support.

Centre for Democratic Business

Training: Social Clubs: Free Business Support, June 2025

www.democraticbusiness.org

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