For A Nightmare on Elm Street's 40th anniversary, we're showing the film followed by hearing from The Evolution Of Horror as they record an episode of their podcast live from the cinema!

One, two, Freddy's coming for you. Three, four, better book your tickets...
hpph.co.uk/films/a-nightm…

Explore expression, identity and relationships through the lens of nightlife culture.

Join local artist Rosabella as she asks visitors to consider and celebrate the importance of nightlife in all our lives and create work to take home.

👉 buff.ly/3Um4QZH

“The situation in Rafah is now utterly chaotic. People do not know where to move to, and are terrified of going somewhere else that will get bombed.”

MAP’s Mohammed Al Khatib describes the dire humanitarian situation in #Rafah in today’s The Guardian: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

'[Museums] have, however, been complicit in forwarding white supremacy & a flattening & erasure of Native American people, culture & artwork through their historic–&, in cases, ongoing–collecting & display practices related to Native items.' Chadd Scott: forbes.com/sites/chaddsco…

If you're curious about what happened to working-class neighbourhoods in inner cities throughout the latter half of the 20th century, visit Salford Museum & Art Gallery's fascinating show 'Invisible Cities: Salford before, during & after redevelopment, 1952 to 1974': salfordmuseum.com/event/invisibl…

We're delighted to announce that, due to popular demand, our So We Marched! exhibition Liverpool Libraries and Information Services has been extended to Monday 24th June.

Our Coordinator Dr Greig Campbell is still providing private tours. If you're interested, please contact him on [email protected]

Thanks

Important provocation from Dr Steven Hadley 👇🏼👀
‘The question perhaps becomes not whether the arts & cultural sector can be an effective vehicle for social change, but whether it even wants to. Amid the ongoing national debate about cultural value, where are the sector’s values?’

Marge Ainsley's writing & work have always inspired me, & her most recent piece on trauma-informed research & evaluation in galleries, libraries, archives & museums is essential reading for anyone hoping to do this work in an authentic & compassionate way: margeainsley.co.uk/what-does-trau…

ISSUE 11

Your favourite northern zine is back with an eleventh issue and this time we’ve got Blackpool in the headlights, and they’re so searingly bright, you could say it’s like Blackpool Illuminations in here.

Grad one of 100 limited, numbered copies below.

' ... working-class people are underrepresented in every area of arts & culture. They make up 8.4% of those working in film, TV, radio & photography, while in museums, archives & libraries, the proportion is only 5.2%.' Rachael Healy in The Guardian:
theguardian.com/inequality/art…

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, we come together to reject toxic narratives spread by some in power who want to scapegoat LGBTQ+ people rather than address the real issues most of us face. Together we can build a fairer world. #IDAHOBIT

I couldn't think of a better way for me to wrap up the week than to spend the afternoon talking with Mosa Mashiya Mpetha about her Arts Council England #DYCP research on collaborations between African communities & cultural institutions, as well as activism in the cultural sector more broadly!

'Despite significant policy initiatives and industry commitments to tackle equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) problems, the latest data shows inequality persists in areas including workforce demographics, audience engagement and participation'

As a consultant working with Sunderland Museum & Mather & Co Ltd to design a co-creation strategy for the redevelopment, I've enjoyed learning about the meaningful co-creation that's already happening, such as Anneke Hackenbroich's work with the Young Curators:
sunderlandecho.com/lifestyle/youn…

“It’s exciting to see how ambitious organisations in Knowsley have heritage central to their plans for the future.” Shanna Lennon, Engagement Manager, talks about the impact of our Area of Focus work in the The National Lottery Heritage Fund latest blog. (1/3)

Read here 👉 heritagefund.org.uk/blogs/how-targ…

'Steven Horrocks, who runs the E Rooms, has also spoken about the challenges faced by grass-roots music venues today; recent challenges faced by other venues in Manchester & Wigan, & about Skelmersdale’s own music & culture mix ... ' Robbie MacDonald: lancs.live/news/lancashir…

Looking forward to listening to Stephen Welsh podcast on empathy in people-centred approaches to cultural
practice! artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/artic…

In this profound & practical Clore Leadership paper, GARTH GRATRIX considers how queerness & the coastline can help build a pace-conscious arts & cultural sector & leadership capable of generating new creative & collaborative possibilities & perspectives:
cloreleadership.org/provocation_pa…

This month marks 4 years since I began working freelance as a cultural practitioner! Thanks to my fabulous clients & colleagues for collaborating with me on an array of projects. If you're interested in working together as I enter year 5, visit my website: stxwelsh.com

Evaluations are brimming with learning and examples of good practice. And yet they are often left collecting dust on shelves.

Writing for Arts Professional, the Centre’s Dr Emma McDowell makes the case for easier access to the wealth of untapped potential.

artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/artic…