PEOPLE · MAKE · PLACES: Beyond the Gallery

PEOPLE · MAKE · PLACES is a series of events to simulate thinking, ideas and debate and inspire action to drive cultural and creative development in Kirklees. Guest speakers will present examples of initiatives which are enabling culturally meaningful places to flourish elsewhere in the UK. Themed facilitated discussions will explore the role of culture in the context of developing healthy, economically vibrant, thriving places and people.

The first event, BEYOND THE GALLERY, is an opportunity to meet artists, producers and presenters working collaboratively in the context of socially engaged art practice.

Friday, 4 December 2015 from 14:00 to 17:00
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BEYOND THE GALLERY will hear contributions from leading artists and producers Claire Tymon, Blackburn is Open, William Titley, In Situ, Ruth Gamble, Huddersfield Art Gallery, Prof Steve Swindells, University of Huddersfield and others, who will look at:

- What is the significance of socially engaged art?

- What significance does it have for evolving towns like Huddersfield?

- What are the issues for artists and producers making and commissioning work outside of conventional venues?

- What is being made, who is making it?

Who is it for?
- People passionate about developing creative and culturally vibrant places
- People who to want to engage with ideas and the possibilities of culture-led development
- Decision makers and influencers, planners and policy makers
- People who are involved in making things happen

Why take part?
- To engage in current thinking and practice in culture-driven place-making
- To make new contacts and connect with peers who share your interests and passions
- To nourish your imagination

In the evening people are welcome to join us for Huddersfield Hat, an artist-led weekend in Huddersfield from 4-6 December. Events start from early evening in Huddersfield town centre, so we can continue the conversations!

There will also be an opportunity to take part in a tour of Huddersfield Art Gallery, led by Ruth Gamble where you will also see an exhibition of work by artists from ROTOR a partnership initiative between the Art Gallery and the University of Huddersfield that aims to better understand the ways in which people engage with culture. This tour will take place after the event between 5pm and 6pm.

For more information visit https://peoplemakeplaces-beyondthegallery.eventbrite.co.uk/