We're asking the question 'Where is the art?' This is something we're often asked, where our work is sometimes invisible or hard to see. Over the next month we will share writing commissioned from people connected to our practice that provide a way to think around this theme.

In March, In-Situ took part in Gathering Momentum, a series of talks & workshops curated by 6 Young Creative Producers. We were asked to present ideas about Creative Ecologies, so we looked back through the archive. ⁠Thank you Engage for having us!

For Thinking Out Loud / Where is the art? team member Anna has written a reflection on the practice of creating & holding space for things to happen. In it she explores embedded practice as a symbiosis of hosting & being hosted, boundaries & letting go. in-situ.org.uk/post/create-a-…

We invited Cathy Hopley to write a reflection on working with In-Situ over the past 5 years. She asks about the systems for valuing art - is it about big numbers? Something you can see? Or the invisible work? Link >> in-situ.org.uk/post/celebrati…

We recently hosted our second Thinking Out Loud conversation, thinking about Where is the Art? We watched Isabella Martin’s film Outlines, readings by from Cathy Hopley and Anna Taylor, followed by a big discussion with local artists, partners, team members and local residents.

Isabella Martin’s Outlines is a film that tells an abstract story of the presence & processes of traditional dry stone walling. It explores the way the land is divided, the creation of boundaries, how things are held together & what is beneath. in-situ.org.uk/isabella-martin

We're really looking forward to this! Over the weekend of 29th & 30th April there will be a packed programme of artist-led activity at venues across Nelson. It's all free and open to all! For more info and to book head to the link > eventbrite.co.uk/e/nelson-reima…

#thinkingoutloud exploration of ‘Where is the art?’ continues with a look at what’s been happening on ‘Nelson Reimagined’. ⁠The first piece is an introduction to the thinking behind Nelson Reimagined, by curatorial lead-artist Andy Abbott. Link > in-situ.org.uk/post/nelson-re…

Dana Olărescu reflects on how the dominant conservative culture prevents people from having access and agency to influence the food systems that their affect health and wellbeing. What if the reverse were possible? And could this happen in Nelson? >> in-situ.org.uk/post/palette-c…

The Art of Relationships - how people have connected with In-Situ through real conversations and connections #thinkingoutloud youtube.com/watch?v=GkP59d…

Great article - and looking forward to being part of #btb23

We recently contributed to this new report commissioned by Beam and authored by Bo Olawoye. It aims to explore and address why public art commissioning opportunities do not seem to attract a diverse range of Artists from different backgrounds. tinyurl.com/4futcejs

"What Sustainable Futures might emerge from our Post-industrial Towns?" Artist Andy Abbot reflects on Nelson and the surrounding area as part of #NelsonReimagined, the artist-led idea-generator of #ThisIsNelson. tinyurl.com/5fn882at

We’re excited to start back up with our Community Assemblies!👋 Join us on Tuesday 19th September from 6-8pm at Whitefield Infant School and Nursery, Every Street, Nelson, BB9 7HF. Free food & childcare provided. 💫

We're recruiting for a part-time Finance & Operations role - please spread the word. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of the day-to-day financial processing within the organisation. Full details: in-situ.org.uk/work-with-us #artsjobs

Join us 4 Oct for free workshop on The Future of Work by In Situ. A space for young people, employers, skills providers to come together, inc creating a video game from discussions. Part of Pendle Business Week #PBW23 Colne Bid Pendle Council Book here now buff.ly/3rnvrev

Our In Residence artist callout is now live. This is an opportunity for artists, makers and creative activists based in or have strong connection to Lancashire. Fee: £5120 Deadline: 11am Thurs 26th October. in-situ.org.uk/open-call-in-r…

Meanwhile in Lancashire… Check out the work by our amazing partners and get involved in their #Talkaoke! If you’re based in the North of England and want to learn creative facilitation skills - just drop them a line ❤️ Building Bridges In Situ #talkshow

“If you have a particular project to bring a group of people together around, don’t imagine that that’s the end. Where does it go next?” Our contribution to 'Supporting Everyday Creativity from Arts Council England by Centre for Cultural Value and The Audience Agency : tinyurl.com/4xynukne

We're recruiting for 2 roles: Role 1: Programme & Practice Salary: £30,686 (In-Situ flat rate) Role 2: Programme & Partnerships (This Is Nelson) Salary: £30,686 pro rata (In-Situ flat rate) Actual: £28,987, 30 hrs/wk Details: tinyurl.com/4sea8fzp Deadline: 20th May